kinoguitan
Untapped Potential The eastern municipality of Kinoguitan is blessed to be situated along Misamis Oriental’s “tourism belt.” But because of economic constraints, it has yet to establish its presence on the tourism map unlike its neighboring towns. But it has to be said that the operative words are “economic constraints,” as Kinoguitan has six coastal barangays (villages) that cradle rich marine ecosystems. And because its coral reefs are far from the busy ports, they remain teeming with life—making the municipality’s dive tourism brimming with potential. A quick look at a map makes this unsurprising, though, with Kinoguitan just across Camiguin Island, e and two towns away from MisOr’s renowned diving destination – Medina. Kinoguitan may be a quiet, unassuming town today, but with the entry of the right investors (for say a dive resort, or floating restaurants) who can take advantage of the town’s naturally strategic location, its potential may just come out of the shadows. Bagakay Bay Park q is where you can enjoy the soothing views of Camiguin Island, and the edge of Macajalar Bay. On a clear, sunny day – like we were blessed with during our visit – the sky’s reflection on the waters made for a horizon as soothing as blue can be. And while our quick stop did not allow us to experience it ourselves, locals swear that fiery, golden sunsets paint the bay with a romantic backdrop you won’t soon forget. Another similarly refreshing, albeit, much quainter spot in town is the shore by the Centennial Mangroves w. As we plotted where our MisOr exploration would take us next, the mind could not help but get lost in satiating sea breeze, and the horizon that beckoned tranquil introspection.
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Kinoguitan has six coastal barangays (villages) that cradle rich marine ecosystems. And because its coral reefs are far from the busy ports, they remain teeming with life—making the municipality’s dive tourism brimming with potential.
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