Camiguin’s Tanguines Lagoon is a man-made lagoon that features limpid blue water and, when viewed from the main road, gently rolling hills at its foreground. It has a zipline too (note the wire in the succeeding photo).
I did not come here to do the zipline, or to go fishing, which is another popular activity when in the lagoon. I came here to eat lunch at J & A Fishpen Resort and Restaurant.
I loved the entrance of the restaurant. I don’t know what the hanging roots-like plant and hanging leaves are called, but they make the entrance interesting.
Ambience-wise, I loved the idea that there were individual cottages on stilts overlooking Tanguines Lagoon. I also appreciated the fact that the place was not packed with diners when we were there.
For my lunch, I ordered fish kinilaw (ceviche), shrimp (half a kilo was fried and the other half was made into sinigang), rice, and a liter of coke.
The serving was generous and even for two people, it was a lot. I loved my kinilaw and sinigang, but I was disappointed with the fried shrimp because it was overcooked and too oily. Still, it was one good lunch.
While waiting for my bill, I wandered around and took photos. Here are my favorites.
I loved looking at the placid blue waters. I would have loved to go fishing, but our tight schedule did not permit as to linger here.
J & A Fishpen is located in Tanguines Lagoon, Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin.
Contact them via +63 919 753 8999 or +63 88 387 4408. Note that for those who will not dine in the restaurant, a Php 5 entrance fee applies.
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Hi, Milai,
I’ve been to this restaurant, too, and I agree with a few of your observations except with this: “the lagoon is man-made”.
It’s not.
I’m quite sure the lagoon is a naturally occurring geothermal body of water. The fish pens are artificial but the lagoon is all nature’s work. 🙂
Hi Carissa,
Thank you for your comment. I based what I wrote on what some locals and my guide told me. Most online sources also mentioned that the lagoon is man-made (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/mindanao/camiguin/activities/lakes-rivers-waterfalls/taguines-lagoon, http://www.camiguin.redbearnet.com/places.html). Even the official website of Camiguin described Tanguines as man-made: http://www.camiguin.gov.ph/places-to-see.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. I hope you enjoyed your visit to Camiguin.
Happy travels! 🙂
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