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Sunken Cemetery

Barangay Bonbon, Mindanao, Philippines
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Ranked #10 of 15 attractions in Camiguin
Type: Cemeteries
Owner description: The whole capital of Camiguin, with its cemetery, sunk under the sea. In the following years, the sunken land and the gravestones can still be seen.... more » Owner description: The whole capital of Camiguin, with its cemetery, sunk under the sea. In the following years, the sunken land and the gravestones can still be seen. when the tide is low. But in 1948 until 1953, Mount Vulcan erupted again, sinking the whole area deeper, to around twenty feet. In 1982, a large cross was built on the solidified lava to mark the site that became the graves of the ancestors of the Camiguin people. It has become a sunken cemetery. http://www.silent-gardens.com/camiguin-sunken.php « less
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Camiguin, Philippines
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Since I grow up here, not so fascinating for me. In fact, I have never ever really gone close to the cross. Stories of haunting, mystical feeling etc. makes it unexciting for me. Heard from divers though that it could be interesting for diving here. As a part of a tourist tour, usually, just a view from the highway. The... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

To be able to get great photos, go there when the sun is about to set. We went there 5PM but the sun was still high and had to wait for sunset to be able to get non-glaring photos.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Difficult to find more uggly architecture. A huge concrete cross that brake the beautiful view of the sea. Seemed that the logic behind that construction was the bigger the cross the bigger the respect for the dead......

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Manila, Philippines
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Children and people who lives near there help tourists taking their picture with different poses/styles. They do it for free and their sooo welcoming.

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Davao City, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

It is located in Barrio Bonbon. Travelers can easily recognized the sunken cemetery as it is marked by a giant cross. It is in the waters/sea and one could be taken there through a banca. Most likely, travelers would just content themselves taking pictures. I noticed that there is no shed where travelers can stay for a while. Rain and... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

I was still thinking of snorkeling there. However, the vendor wanted to charge me P100 just to bring me to the cross. I told my driver that I know the rate is P20 and then they offered me to bring me to the cross and back for P40. Till now they still try to con me. It should be P20... More

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Sasebo, Japan
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Really? We just wanted to swim around and snorkel and you want us to pay 100p each? There are no amenities, no upkeep, what is the fee for? We got tired of hands out every where we went.

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Makati, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

To start with the Cross erected is not the Original cross, the original one is also submerge in the water, you can step on it. The visibility is excellent, the corals are great and the fishes are abundant, this were i saw a multitude of angel fish. Good Corals and 2 giant clams on it's real environment. The water is... More

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Laguna
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Like the name itself, this part of Camiguin has sunken cemetery with only a large cross that serves as its landmark.

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

a sad part of the history after a volcano erupted, well worth visiting along with other sites on route, ok i bought shells too, fond memories, hey tourists are supposed to spend money ,,,,right ? i understand you can dive and go out to it but for me it was a lovely scene.

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