As promised last week, we continue our pre-summer blog series exploring the beautiful island of Camiguin.
Last week, we introduced you to the captivating White Island or Medan Island in the northern part of Camiguin, Mambajao.
Continuing our series, we now take a look at one of the premier resorts in Camiguin: Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin Resort.
True to its name, Bahay Bakasyunan is a rest house nestled in the majestic island of Camiguin. It features elements commonly found in traditional Filipino houses: cabanas or huts with thatched roofs, cottages or rooms made of bamboo, and spacious bedrooms with a Filipino touch.
To enhance its “Pinoy feel,” even the beds are adorned with “kulambo” or mosquito nets, while the veranda or porch outside the room offers visitors a serene view of the garden filled with tropical trees.
No mention of Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin Resort would be complete without highlighting its delectable cuisine. From beloved Filipino classics like sisig and kare-kare to the freshest seafood unique to the region, the resort also offers a special local delicacy called ginataang sorol.
For those unfamiliar with it, ginataang sorol is a chicken dish cooked in coconut milk, creating a rich and flavorful experience when paired with steamed white rice.
And what better way to unwind after a day of exploring Camiguin than with a glass of wine—specifically, lanzones wine? Lanzones, a tropical fruit abundant in Camiguin, takes center stage in this unique beverage. So abundant is this fruit that Camiguin hosts its own Lanzones Festival every October to celebrate its harvest. When fermented into wine, lanzones offers a distinctive flavor profile that rivals any other wine on the market.
HOW TO GET TO BAHAY BAKASYUNAN SA CAMIGUIN?
Wondering how to get to Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin?
As with any destination in Camiguin, you can reach it by plane, ferry, bus, or car. The best and most cost-effective option is by traveling with a private vehicle.
From the capital city of Davao, a road trip will take you at least half a day. You will pass through several points of entry, starting from Valencia to Cagayan de Oro (CDO) to Balingoan Port.
Upon arrival, you will need to take the car ferry to Benoni Port in Camiguin, with a travel time of less than an hour from port to port.
Once in Camiguin, it’s just a short drive to Bahay Bakasyunan.
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