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What To Do In Siquijor: Exploring the Beauty of Isla Del Fuego

Whether you are a novice traveler or a frequent adventure seeker, you must have already been to many places, witnessed spectacular sceneries, tasted a handful of local dishes and probably remembered a few lines from the local dialects in the places you have visited. But guess what, there’s more in the world for the eyes to see, and there’s no better way to start than in the Philippines!

Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country in terms of population, and it was once colonized by the Spaniards, who coined the province as “Isla del Fuego” or “Island of Fire.” It lies southeast from Cebu and Negros across Cebu Strait (also called Bohol Strait) and southwest from Panglao Island, which is part of the Bohol province.

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So how to get to Siquijor, what to do, what to eat, what to buy? I bet you got more questions than I do so let’s start exploring Siquijor!

How to Get to Siquijor

Well, if you are coming from outside the country, then take a flight to Manila, Philippines. There are no direct flights from Manila to Siquijor unless you are willing to splurge thousands on a  private charter! So if you don’t, which we do not suggest too, from Manila, take a new flight to Dumaguete; then upon arriving Dumaguete, proceed to the Pier and take a ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor. Alternatively,  fly from Manila to Cebu, then fly again or take a bus to Dumaguete City and catch the ferry from there.

Travelling locally, you should know that the Philippines is 100% archipelagic, that is, there are so many points of departure but the most common is Dumaguete to Siquijor or Dumaguete to Larena. Find the Ferry Schedules right HERE

What To Do

Siquijor is well known for its long stretch of pristine beaches, awesome sunsets, marine sanctuaries, heritage sites and so on.  But among all of them, here are the places you would not want to forget ticking in your check list:

Salagdoong Beach Resort

Address: Olang Maria, Siqujor
Contact No. Phone: (035) 344 2088

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Cambugahay Falls

Address: Circumferential Rd, Lazi, Siquijor

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Century Old Balete Tree

Address: Barangay Campalanas, Lazi, Siquijor

Other Places to See

Tulapos Marine Sanctuary Siquijor Circumferential Road, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
Tulapos Marine Sanctuary
Siquijor Circumferential Road, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
St. Isidore The Farmer Catholic School, Lazi, Siquijor
St. Isidore The Farmer Catholic School, Lazi, Siquijor
Lazi Church Lazi, Siquijor
Lazi Church
Lazi, Siquijor

What To Eat

Your travel to the Island of Siquijor is never complete without the Best Eats. For fresh, high-quality seafood, head to Salamandas, one of Coco Grove’s two beachfront restaurants. For a steaming cup of quality coffee, hearty breakfast or a bounty lunch, head to Kalachuchi Beach Resort and place an order of their best selling Mango Curry! You’ll love it for sure! For quick Italian Fix, head to MolMol Cafe, Siquijor’s best, homemade, Italian pizza.

Molmol Cafe
Molmol Cafe
Molmol Cafe
Molmol Cafe
Molmol Cafe
Molmol Cafe
Molmol Cafe
Molmol Cafe
Kalachuchi Beach Resort
Kalachuchi Beach Resort
Kalachuchi Beach Resort
Kalachuchi Beach Resort
Salamandas CTTO: Tripadvisor
Salamandas
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What to Buy

After having visited so many places and satisfied your palate, it’s about time for Pasalubong! Pasalubong is a Filipino tradition of travelers local and abroad bringing gifts from their destination to friends or relatives back home. So what to bring before you leave? Head to the market and find all these!

Souvenir Shirts
Souvenir Shirts
Souvenir key chains and local bling blings
Souvenir key chains and local bling blings
Love problems? Love Potion to find Mr. Right!
Love problems? Love Potion to find Mr. Right!
Herbal Massage Oil
Herbal Massage Oil

So when are you coming? Remember, live with no excuses and travel with no regrets. So what are you waiting for? See you there lovely traveler!

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