Mambajao town
Camiguin Island, Philippines
The main town on Camiguin, home to ATMs and services, though they can run out of cash or be offline.
Places in Mambajao town
- La Dolce Vita Serves authentic Italian pizza and pasta dishes.
- Hayahay Cafe Has the biggest and tastiest smoothie bowls on the island.
Practical notes for Camiguin Island
- Best time to visit
- December to May (dry season) offers the best weather for waterfalls, hot springs, and island hopping.
- Getting around
- Mambajao serves as the island's main town with ATMs and services, with resorts and restaurants spread along the coast; cash is preferred island-wide as ATMs can run out or be offline.
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (₱)
- Language
- Cebuano. Filipino and English are widely spoken.
- Timezone
- PHT (UTC+8)
- Current trends
- Camiguin's hospitality scene continues to grow around its volcanic identity, with Bintana Sa Paraiso's 5-star sea and mountain views and Josh and Luke Restaurant's fusion menu reflecting a destination that pairs an increasingly polished dining and lodging scene with its 7 volcanoes and epic waterfalls.
Other neighborhoods in Camiguin Island
- Bintana Sa Paraiso district — Home to one of the best 5-star accommodations in Camiguin, featuring sea views and mountain views.
- Coastal resort strip — Home to Tongatok Cliff Resort and Kurma Eco Beach Lodge, located right next to the ocean.
Read the full Camiguin Island guide