14/01/2026
CAMIGUIN MAKES IT ONTO THE NEW YORK TIMES’ 52 PLACES TO GO IN 2026!
Camiguin, Philippines has been spotlighted as one of the New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2026, recognized for its breathtaking natural attractions and rising global appeal. The volcanic island, which has no traffic lights but plenty of lush mountain peaks, black‑sand beaches, and towering coconut palms, is a paradise for water lovers with white sandbars, hot and cold springs, waterfalls for bathing, neon clams, and abundant sea turtles. Recent improvements—like the widening of the scenic 40‑mile road and the opening of the island’s first beach boardwalk in Mambajao—are enhancing its visitor experience. The island also offers rich local culture and heritage, including a sunken cemetery, eco‑farm tours, a lanzones fall festival, and new sports tourism events like a triathlon.
Camiguin appears at No. 37 on the list of 52 must‑see global destinations for 2026. Other notable spots featured include Revolutionary America (No. 1), Warsaw, Poland (No. 2), Bangkok (No. 3), Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica (No. 4), Bandhavgarh, India (No. 5), Dallas (No. 6), Route 66 (No. 8), Saba in the Caribbean (No. 9), Poblenou in Barcelona (No. 10), Vietnam (No. 34), Melbourne, Australia (No. 49), and Big Sur, California (No. 51), among others worth adding to your travel radar in 2026.
This story originally appeared on The New York Times. Graphics and edits by Destination PH.
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