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amiguin is charming and small
in both area and population. It
is just 14 miles (23 km) at its
longest and just a bit more than 8.5
miles (14 km) at its widest. And
within this small area lie an
amazing seven volcanoes. Lovely
little Camiguin is the island “born
of fire.” As much of the island was
formed through earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions, it has some

interesting above and below water

natural formations. In the late

1800s, for example, the eruption of

Mt. Vulcan submerged the old town

of Catarman, pushing it below the

sea, leaving behind the ruins of a

church and its bell tower. The

Sunken Cemetery dive site, now

marked with a huge cross, was also

one of the areas in this old town.

The isle has over 20 sites.

Popular White Island, a sandbar,

and Mantigue Island, a smaller

island off the shores of Camiguin,

are great for swimming, snorkeling,

and diving. Cool, refreshing waters

amid trees, ferns and boulders can

be found at waterfalls like

Katibawasan Falls or the more

remote Tuawasan Falls. Just as

refreshing is a dip in the Santo Niño

Cold Spring. It offers waters at

68F/20C and small fishes

Camiguin/Misamis Oriental

Diver and green sea turtle

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