Siquijor Secrets” unlocks the island’s charm with activities, cuisine, and travel tips. From tranquil beaches to thrilling adventures, explore the best of Siquijor. Indulge in local delicacies and navigate the island effortlessly with our expert advice. Discover the magic of Siquijor with us as your guide.

Siquijor is locally known as “Esla del Fuego”, or the island of fire because of mystical fireflies. It is a beautiful and small yet adventurous island in the Philippines, right under Cebu in the Sulu Sea. White beaches, crystal clear waters for swimming, majestic waterfalls, super friendly locals, and stunning drives make this place a must-visit for all travelers. The Philippines has only two seasons – wet and dry. The wet season lasts from June until October and the dry season is from November through May. If you visit during the wet season the waterfalls will be more spectacular. Siquijor will offer a lot of activities to do including jumping from the cliff, swimming in clear water enjoying the mesmerizing sunset at beaches, and exploring the ancient churches.   

Things to do in Siquijor:

1. Cambugahay Falls, Siquijor:

This tourist spot is located on the East side of the island around 40 minutes drive from Paliton Beach. You can enjoy the swings on the ropes and spend a good couple of hours hanging out at Cambugahay Falls. Here, you will find a couple of rope swings, rubber rings, rafts, and many chilling and photography spots. The best time to visit this spot is in the early morning because there are fewer tourists jumping in. The time to visit this spot is from 7 in the morning to 5 in the evening. The entry is free but you have to pay 50 PHP for unlimited rope swings.

2. Paliton Beach, Siquijor:

Paliton Beach is one of the amazing beaches in Siquijor. Its glistening white sand and palm tree-fringed shoreline. Paliton Beach is west-facing, which makes it the best spot to enjoy the mesmerizing sunset views. Swing on palm tree swings and swim in crystal-clear waters for a spin on Siquijor’s delights! You will find a few cafes and beach bars located along Paliton Beach. You can buy beers, soft drinks, crepes, and snacks from local stands at a starting price of 50 pesos. As sundown approaches, the beach crowds; secure your spot early by laying a blanket for optimal enjoyment

3. Lugnason Falls, Siquijor:

Lugnason Falls is also known as Zodiac Falls. This spot is located in San Juan on Siquijor Island. Once you reach Lugnason Falls you have to head down the trail. It will take 15 minutes to reach actual Lugnason Falls. Once you reach the falls you will see a 5-meter tall waterfall and a large spring filled with blue Gatorade color water. It is one of the best spots for swimming and jumping from the top of the fall into the catch basin. Follow the jungle trails downstream where you will find man-made aqua ducts and an epic cold spring. Entry is free but if you are approaching Lugnason Falls with a rented scooter hen you have to pay 10 pesos for parking.

4. Cantabon Cave, Siquijor:

Canton Cave is about 800 meters long cave. You will see a refreshing garden at the entrance of the Cantabon cave. As you make your way into the cave, prepare to bend, slide, flex, crawl, and get wet and dirty. Be careful about the continuous water drips from the ceiling. This cave features an underground river. The entrance fee includes the charges of the helmet for protection and a few flashlights since it is quite dark inside the cave. Do not throw garbage here as there are very strict rules for preserving cleanliness.

5. Lazi Church, Siquijor:

Lazi Church is located at the Southern edge of Siquijor. It is the biggest and oldest convent in Asia. It measures 42 meters by 38 meters. The ground floor of the church consists of coral stones, while the second floor features hardwood with a timber and iron framework. Lazi Church also houses the Siquijor Heritage Museum, which preserves religious artifacts and historical items. Artifacts include an old friar’s diary, carved wood of saints, bells, robes, masks, and instruments of the 19th century. 

6. Old Enchanted Balate Tree, Siquijor:

In Siquijor, the balate trees are known to be the house of mysterious and mythical creatures at night. This attraction is located in Brgy, Campalanas in the town of Lazi. This balate tree is believed to be 400 years old, the largest and oldest on the island of Siquijor. Below this giant tree, you will find a natural spring flowing directly into a man-made pool. There are small fishes called ‘piit’ in the pool. Sitting near the giant tree you can enjoy the foot fish spa. The fish spa is free but donations are appreciated. The timings of this spot are from 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening.

Food to try in Siquijor:

1. Binas-oy:

This dish is made up of the pig’s inner parts such as liver, intestine, and a little bit of pork meat and the blood gives this dish a dark colour. This dish contains a lot of water because the soup is the one that makes this dish tasty. Once prepared this dish is seasoned with ginger and garlic.  

 2. Saang sa Alat:

Saang is the spider conch shell, which is a very famous seafood in Siquijor. The most popular way of cooking this dish is to boil the spider conch shells in the seawater.

How to reach:

1. By flight:

Get a flight to Dumaguete City. From Dumaguete city hire a taxi or get a tricycle to reach the port. At the Dumaguete port get into a boat or ferry to Siquijor. The whole journey from Dumaguete City to Siquijor Island will cost you about 400 pesos. 

2. By Ferry:

You can get an Oceanjet ferry from all the nearby cities including Cebu and Tagbilaran City. From Bohol to Siquijor there is only one OceanJet ferry in the whole day. The ferry leaves Tagbilaran Port at 10:20  and arrives at Larena Pier in Siquijor at 11:40. A ride from Bohol to Siquijor will cost you 700 PHP. 

How to get around:

Although being a small island the main attraction in Siquijor are considerably far from each other. Hiring a tricycle driver for the whole day is the best way to explore the island. The driver will suggest you the tourist spot you must visit and then you can choose which one to visit first. Hiring a tricycle for one day will cost you 1000 pesos. If you are travelling with your loved ones then getting a multi-cab is the best option. The rate starts at 3000 pesos per day. If you want to explore the island in the way you want then you can rent a motorbike or a scooter for about 350 pesos excluding fuel. 

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