Seekin’ Siquijor, Siquijor Island

Siquijor is a small island in the Central Visayas region. The capital is also Siquijor and it has 6 municipalities namely Siquijor, San Juan, Maria, Lazi, Larena and Enrique Villanueva. Each municipality has wonderful sights to behold and it is really a great experience for me and my family to experience Siquijor’s mystical wonders.

I never knew that Siquijor is known for its mysterious, supernatural realities in the world of witchcraft and the unknown until I told my friends afterwards that I’ve been to Siquijor and they were like, ” ‘di ba maraming aswang dun?” Well, I told them I haven’t had an encounter during our entire stay in the place, which is true!

In front of St. Francis of Assisi church

HOW TO GET THERE:

The fee for the fast craft going to Siquijor is P 130.

Terminal Fee

Our fast craft

Our first day involved our arrival in Dumaguete airport and rode a fastcraft (about 30 mins.) to Siquijor. Since our flight was delayed, we arrived in Siquijor at around 12 noon. Imagine having a limited time to tour the whole island of Siquijor, eh, our original plan was go on in an island tour for the WHOLE day. Nevertheless, we pushed through with our original plan.

You may zoom in for the rates. Hehe!

We got a tricycle for P 1000 (that was their published rate on the island plus add-ons if you wish to avail of them). The rate is very reasonable especially that we’re only exploring the whole island for half a day.

First stop: CAPILAY SPRING PARK

This spring park is located in the middle of the town and we were really surprised that there is an attraction such as this one. Natural water flows in this spring and it is really deep. It is so much like a pool– it is open for everyone and it is CLEAN.

Welcome to Capilay’s Spring Park!

The spring park is bluish to green and has natural water flowing through it.

This is the back portion of the park. and more shady than the one in front.

The bridge which ‘separates’ the front and back portion.

Second stop: 400-YEAR OLD BALETE TREE

This Balete tree is almost the same year as UST! (My alma mater) haha! It has a 5-peso environmental fee and you can donate any amount for the maintenance of the place. Aside from the Balete tree, again, natural water flows below it and small fishes cling to your feet for a live foot spa!

Water is also cold! The locals say that they do not know where the water comes from.

The water flows from under the Balete tree but the water source is unknown.

There’s an entrance fee for P 5 but you can donate for the maintenance fee and other miscellaneous needs for the locals.

 

Third Stop: LAZI CHURCH
or San Isidro Labrador Church

When we got here, the view was so pleasant and homey. The old big tree next to the church serves as a great shade for the church goers. When you look inside the church, you can see how rustic the interiors are. It was not yet renovated and it is still standing strong.

Facade of the church

The church’s interior. The locals say that none of the church’s interior is renovated yet so everything remains as it was before. Though you can actually see that some of it is mostly depreciated already.

The school right across Lazi Church.

Fourth Stop: CAMBUGAHAY FALLS

Going down Cambugahay falls requires small to medium effort because you have to go down 135 steps down. But this is nothing compared to the view that will surprise you when you get there.
You will be greeted by the lovely sound the falls make. One way or another, you will see someone do the Tarzan jump at the far right edge of the 3-tiered falls. It was clear to light green to blue and it was so cooold! Everything else was so amazing!
You can spend a few minutes of your time here before going on to the next stop.

Hello we’re here!

The flight of steps going down to the falls

It is already peeking!

Hooray for the Tarzan jump!

I tell you, physically, this has bluish-green water.

The first layer of the falls

Locals are enjoying the cold spring water 🙂

Fifth Stop: SALAGDOONG BEACH RESORT

Salagdoong beach resort is owned and maintained by the municipality in Siquijor. It is a cliff diving spot for all you daredevils out there. The pristine white sand beach and the panoramic landscape of the place gives you a time to marvel the awesomeness of our Creator.
Don’t forget to try the halo-halo from the nearby store as they sell the best-tasting fresh FRUITY halo-halo I’ve tasted so far!

Salagdoong beach forest

Family love

Salagdoong beach resort (left side)

View from the top!

This is the highest jump off point of the cliff

This is the lower part of the jump off point. Most daredevils jump off from here.

My sister just jumped off WITH hesitations that’s why I was not aware that she will push through. This was the only shot I got when she was about to hit the bottom.

This fruity halo-halo is one-of-a-kind!

 

Sixth Stop: GUIWANON SPRING PARK

When we went to Guiwanon Spring Park, it was indeed very low tide so we just crossed the bridge alloted for tourists and roamed the whole area. We just took pictures and stayed there for a few minutes then went off again.

Entrance fee is P 5.

Narrow wooden bridge leading to the deeper part of the spring park.

The only ‘spring’ water we saw at the place since it was low tide.

Fronting the sea

It was already getting late in the afternoon so we decided to go back to the port area and catch the second to the last trip back to Dumaguete via fast craft.

It was really an adventure day in Siquijor and we were so happy we checked it off on our family bucketlist! I tell you I’m going back to this place again and spend a day or two in this wonderful place and seek new adventures! It was truly amazing.

So, when are you planning to seek adventures in Siquijor? 🙂