Tour Camotes Islands
Travellers guide
Cebu City, Philippines
Cebu City Philippines (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Sugbo) is the capital city of Cebu and the second city in the Philippines. It is the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and also known as the oldest city established since the Spanish times in the country. The city is located on the eastern shore of [...]
Camotes Map and Geography
Camotes Island is located east of Cebu Island (the central part of the Philippines), West and south of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. Camotes consists of four islands, — a.) Pacijan Island or San Francisco town, b.) Poro Island that includes Poro and Tudela town, c.) Ponson Island, where you can find the [...]
How to Get to Camotes
For first timers, we always find asking ourselves, how to get to Camotes Island? Well, this for me is the easiest route to take. First, take your stop at SM Cebu City, Philippines then take a jeepney that goes straight to Danao City or you can take a taxi to the North, Terminal Station and [...]
Camotes Transportations in the Island
You can tour around Camotes using motorcycles, vans-for-hire, and jeepneys. Fares may depend on type of transportation and distance. These vehicles usually found at ports, public markets, and baranggay offices. Motorbikes, and “Habal-Habal” Motorbike is the main Camotes transportation in the Island. You can rent a motorbike or have the driver with you to get to [...]
Directions to Camotes from Ormoc City, Leyte
Travel directions to Camotes from Ormoc City to Camotes Islands. ORMOC CITY, LEYTE SUPER SHUTTLE FERRY Monday – Sunday Poro, Camotes – Punta, Ormoc City 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Punta, Ormoc City – Poro, Camotes 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Poro, Camotes – Punta, Ormoc City – 200.00 Danao City – Punta, Ormoc City [...]
Languages used in Camotes
Most people from Camotes can speak Filipino, Cebuano, Bisaya, Porohanon, and also English. Filipino, is the de facto standard version of Tagalog, spoken mainly in Metro Manila, and other urban regions. Tagalog and English are used in government, education, print and broadcast media, and business. Cebuano, and Bisaya, are widely used in Central parts of [...]
Money in Camotes, and Philippine currency
The peso (Filipino: piso) (sign: ₱; code: PHP) is the currency of the Philippines. It is subdivided into 100 centavos (Spanish) or sentimo (Filipino). Before 1967, the language used on the banknotes and coins was English and so “peso” was the name used. The language was then changed to Pilipino (the name of the Filipino [...]
Travel Guidelines, Do’s and Don’ts
Luggage. A backpack, trolley, or wheeled suitcase come in handy. Just don’t bring a lot of them. Clothes. What to wear.. pants, shorts, shirts and light clothing are okay. Bring comfortable casual clothes. People living in Camotes are simple and some are still traditional. You can’t wear fancy clothing. Wear descent clothes when you go [...]
Green Lake in Lake Danao
Green Lake in Lake Danao, San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu, Philippines. Lake Danao is the only lake in the island of San Francisco, and Camotes Islands. It has a 1.5 hectare of ancient hardwood mangrove forest. It’s quite, calming, and serene atmosphere that makes you relax and adore the beauty of nature. Birds, butterflies and fresh [...]
Lake Danao Park, Camotes Island
Lake Danao Park, San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu, Philippines. Lake Danao Park is a lake park where you can do picnic, fishing and boating. A paddle boat is available for you to go around the lake. You can also use the boat in going across a small island at the center of the lake. The park [...]
