Camotes in Cebu province is rich in beautiful white sand beaches and good hearted people. In this article let me guide you on how to go to the less touristy other island the Ponson Island of Camotes group of islands or better known as Pilar Camotes.
How to go to Pilar, Camotes?
Via Cebu City
Ride the Oceanjet fast craft in pier 1 to Poro Camotes.
Cebu City to Camotes Fare is 500.00 php.
Boat schedule Cebu City to Camotes is Daily 6:00am and 3:00pm.
Babe and I are not your conventional traveler. We do not stay in one place when we travel especially if we are wandering around the Philippines in which most islands are just 1 or 2 boat hours away from one another. In this three day long weekend we decided to visit three islands in three days with a friend and my sister.
Kalanggaman Island, Ormoc City, Camotes Island Travel Itinerary and Expenses
DAY 1
Cebu City to Kalanggaman Island via Bogo City, Cebu
Reaching the top of Mago Peak the group met tatay Sonny, and after exchanging stories we found ourselves following him to his place which he said is only a 30-minute descent from Mago Peak on the Tuburan side. The rest 6-7 hours is an adventure of walking on a steep, winding and muddy mountain under a signal 1 Tropical storm warning – yes it was raining.
It was Holy Week and of course long good 4 days without work. After completing all holy week rituals, what better way to spend the rest of Black Saturday than climb a mountain.
Have you been to two places at the same time? Of course, you have been and in fact many times. But! Have you been in one place for three locations at the same time? Not impossible if you climb Mago Peak, a mountain located within the boundaries of three northern Cebu municipalities namely Carmen, Danao and Tuburan.
Day Hike Travel Guide to Mago Peak or Mt. Mago via Santican, Carmen, Cebu
One of the many beautiful mountains of Cebu that you should try to hike is Mount Mago. An experience you will not forget and regret.
Themed café has been sprouting like mushrooms in Cebu City and for the love of animals like cats and dogs, it won’t be long that a dedicated café to fit this affection will rise.
Cat café has long been known with its fame started in Japan. In Cebu if you’re a blended drink fan with a thing about cats then you can visit the Cat Café in Guadalupe, Cebu City and for the dog lovers there is also for you.
A person’s imagination is no bound. It can go as far as conquering the world to diving the deepest Marianas Trench.
Imagination is more important than knowledge – Albert Einstein
What if some of your imaginations can get real, well in photos to be exact? How would you like to have wings like birds and fairies or run away from dinosaurs? Would you mind painting the Monaliza or traverse some mountains and teared up bridges? How about watching up close a Manny Pacquiao fight and visiting ancient Egypt afterwards?
Cebu is one of the many beautiful islands in the Philippines and is best known for its annual celebration, the Sinulog Festival. During summer, visitor flocks the island to visit the pretty beaches both in the north and south.
Did you know that Cebu is also rich in waterfalls? This article will guide you to visit 5 enchanting waterfalls in the South part of Cebu in just 2 days plus side trips to the highest point of Cebu, a heritage park in the South, and a tasty ice cream.
When ber month starts it means Christmas is just around the corner. This is the time of the year where family and friends get together. Celebrate Christmas early in September by joining the Cebu Tourism Festival.
The Cebu Tourism Festival is a month long activity of cultural shows, weekend markets in the highlands, Cebu Province Tours and a lot more.
Cebu Tourism Festival List of Activities
Highlands Adventure and Tabo sa Bukid – Fun-filled weekend. Grab your market basket and enjoy fresh and Cebu grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, ornamental plants and more. Optional Tour includes caving, trekking and hikes. For High Land Tours call Cebu City Tourism Commission at (032) 412-4355 at least 24 hours before the tour.
Do you rent your place in Cebu City but pets are not allowed?
Do you love cats?
Do you rent in Cebu City but pets are not allowed and you love cats?
There is this place in Guadalupe Cebu that you will for sure love.
Cat Cafe
Simply said it is a cafe with inhouse domesticated fluffy cats. The very first cat cafe was opened in Taiwan and because of its popularity many countries have adopted the same theme. Japan sets the record of having at least 37 cat cafes.
The Philippines is blessed with not just beautiful places but with beautiful people, and Camotes Island in the province of Cebu is one abundant place of these graces. I would like to share to you my not so secret lair. My therapeutic island and adopted home.
Your view upon reaching Consuelo port in San Francisco Camotes
The Camotes Islands is an island group located 60 kms northeast side from Cebu City, Camotes is composed of 3 major islands — Pacijan, Poro, and Ponson. Island Municipality Pacijan (Main Islet) San Francisco Poro Poro Tudela Ponson Pilar.
