Siquijor Island is located in Central Visayas, Philippines. The island is also tagged Isla Del Fuego or 'Island of Fire' because long ago, as Spanish Colonizers approached the island, they saw that it was glowing. The island then seemed to be on fire caused by multitude of fireflies that gathered together around the island.
The island maintains its rich culture and traditions. It is famous for its traditions of folk healing using different kinds of herbal medicines, sorcery(witchcraft), supernatural beliefs and the like. In fact, Siquijodnons celebrate the 'Healing Festival' every Easter.
Siquijor is well-known for its people's ability in sorcery, but with all the bad connotations the island have, tourists and backpackers have fallen in love with the island.
Picturesque in every corner, this paradise offers a lot of beautiful scenery and well-preserved natural resources.
Siquijor has so much to offer, but let me share to you a few. The following pictures are not mine, and I am giving full credit to the owners.
1. THE WELCOMING VIEW
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| Siquijor, Siquijor |
Dazzling white sand beach will welcome you right after you arrive in Siquijor. This is not a part of a beach resort. This is just the beach you will see as you step out of that sea vessel.
2. CENTURIES OLD BALITE TREE
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Lazi, Siquijor
Yes, this is a big tree that springs. This 400- year old tree is not something that tourists fear. Here, people come and go to experience a fish spa. Mind you, they only ask 5PhP per person for the maintenance of the area.
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3. LUGNASON FALLS
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| San Juan, Siquijor |
Feel the nature and experience this man-developed falls located in San Juan, Siquijor.Unlike other falls, this one is very easy to locate. You don't have to climb a very high mountain to reach here.
3. CAMBUGAHAY FALLS
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| Lazi, Siquijor |
This is the most visited waterfalls in Siquijor Province. As you can see, the area is very well protected and still preserved.
4. SALAGDUONG BEACH RESORT
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| Maria, Siquijor |
Experience Cliff Diving and Witness this beautiful White sand beach. This is a public beach resort, so expect that the entrance fee is very very very low.
5. PALITON BEACH
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San Juan, Siquijor
This is not a picture taken in a beach resort. This is just the beach area in Paliton, San Juan, Siquijor. You can always witness this beauty anytime for free. Paliton has the cleanest and most beautiful stretch of beach in the entire island. An international event called Hobbie Challenge was recently held in this very beach.
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