TRAVEL GUIDE AND ITINERARY FOR THE MYSTICAL ISLAND OF SIQUIJOR

First and foremost, we booked our tickets with ocean jet from Cebu-Bohol-Siquijor. There is no direct Cebu- Siquijor trip. This incur additional cost since you have to buy a ticket for Cebu- Bohol (P880 tourist rate) and another (P880 tourist rate) for Bohol to Siquijor. The cost for bike for ocean jet is P250 only for one way. We left Friday afternoon at 1pm and travelled for 2 hours to Bohol and another 2 hours to Siquijor. One thing I am concerned about is the strong wave nearby Siquijor that most people experienced. As expected, we will arrive at Siquijor port by 5pm.Our routine if bike travel, we will look for our accommodation right where we are, no advance booking made which is more convenient and you can choose and see in actual the rooms that's an added advantage if you do it that way.

                                       

Upon arrival of the port we look for a stay nearby and we found Isla Inn at Dumanhog Siquijor. The room is cozy, with wifi, aircon, hot and cold shower for a P1050.00 pesos good for 3 pax. They have restaurant so we eat our dinner there, we  don't  have to look  far. 

The next day, Saturday we started to bike early morning after we ate breakfast. We start off with the iconic church of Siquijor, we passed by at Pan bisaya for snacks and also entertained by the goat tickling us. 

                                       

When we reached Barangay Maria we swam at Salagdoong beach resort. The entrance fee is P50.00 we stayed for about an hour. What I  like about our route was that we were always on downhill and few flats usually we dont have to exert much effort on pedaling.

                  

 In the next few kilometers we reach Lazi church/convent. Lazi, called Tigbawan  in pre-Hispanic times after a plant, was named in honor of Governor-General Manuel Pavia Y. Lacy in 1857. Its church was founded by Augustinian Recollects. Formerly a part of the parish of St.Francis of Assisi in Siquijor, it became a separate parish on August 8, 1857.

                                     

The next stop is Cambugahay Falls is the best waterfall on Siquijor Island that is most famous for its tiered levels, strikingly blue water, and freshwater cascades, all of which are surrounded by lush rainforest. On  flipside you have to go down the stairs around 300 steps  and when you go back up you'll be gasping  for air to breath. The entrance fee is P20.00 and if you want human drone you also have to give or donate any amount to the person performing. 

                                     

And the next thing i know was we are heading to Hapitanan where you take a photo

with broomstick and then you'll look like a witch flying. The entrance was only donation, any amount will do. At this point we were having a hard time pedaling the uphill portion.

                                        

Then our last stop was Balete tree with fish spa, the entrance fee is also P20.00  we only enjoyed 30 minutes since its almost 6pm and the surrounding was already dark. Then we proceed to San Juan poblacion 13km away from balete tree mostly downhill  which Im grateful because the road is very dark already, no street lights.

In just a day we biked the entire Siquijor island. Then we ate dinner we choose Angels Wish seafood just near the poblacion. Then we stayed in the White Villa Resort.  We experience creepy thing, we heard a loud noise in the  CR flushing even if nobody was inside.

The good thing with white villa is  they provide free breakfast.  Then another interesting in San Juan is that they have free entrance for Capilay Spring, just along the main road that both locals and tourist can enjoy swimming.

 

                                       

Then we went  to runik for lunch, the food is quite expensive plus  with entrance fee of P100 pesos. Then we drop by at paliton beach for pictorial and swing.

                                       

Under the scorching heat of the sun we go to Larena Port to buy ticket to go back home.  We boarded lite shipping for P605 pesos for economy class, because tourist was sold out and P300 for bike and P17 pesos terminal fee. We bought Chicken inato for dinner and eat at the boat while sailing and I noticed they are very disciplined  and consistent with no plastic policy anywhere you go in Siquijor. 

                                      

During the Spanish time, the island was called Isla de Fuegos or Island of Fire. The reason for this is that Spaniards who were exploring the Visayas area at that time noticed that the island is covered with twinkling lights during night time. But in reality, these were just fireflies covering the molave trees which are said to be their home. 

Siquijor is known throughout the country for its unique healing arts. Its centuries old tradition of concocting local potions is still being practiced and used as alternative medicine. Every year, traditional healers would gather in the island to “renew” their connection with nature and put together a fresh brew of local potion.

Thank you for reading. I hope this info is helpful to you.

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