Siquijor is the third smallest province in the Philippines (population and land area). It is literally so small that you can tour the entire island in less than a day! Siquijor is popular because of it's reputation as a place of witchcraft and sorcery.
My Super Mowdil friend and I went to Siquijor via Cebu. We flew from Bacolod to Cebu and stayed overnight at the Parklane Hotel near Ayala Center. I love their breakfast buffet!
From Cebu we took one of the fast crafts going to Siquijor. I forgot whether it was Oceanjet or Supercat. The boat ride was close to 6 hours. From Cebu we had to pass by Tagbilaran. Then off to Dumaguete and finally, Siquijor.
Siquijor has three ports. If you are coming from Dumaguete most probably you'll dock at Larena Port. This photo was taken at the port itself.
While in Siquijor, we stayed at the Coral Cay Resort.
They also have an in-house spa and butik (boutique)! hahaha!
This was taken right infront of our cottage
Super Mowdil (Jaf) rented this jeepney for our whole day tour! Sakay Na! :)
Our first stop was this mysterious/mystical church in the mountain town of San Antonio.
Inside the said church.
This is the path going to the Banali-an Grotto. There are more than a hundred steps (I think) until you reach the grotto on top. And believe YOU ME, even if it's cool inside the mini forest, you'll sweat like crazy. I felt like my heart was being squeeze and I had shortness of breathe. I need exercise STAT!
The Banali-an Grotto. Moving up past the Grotto, you can reach the tip of this mountain and have an aerial view of Siquijor. Super Mowdil and Audie said it looks beautiful up there. However, Donits and I had to stay behind because we were too exhausted to move. So, if you're physical fit unlike us, go ahead!
Only Jaf and Audie were brave enough to climb up to the top. You will also find a tower that symbolizes the highest point on the island of Siquijor.
Cambugahay Falls: This is simply breath-taking. Did we swim? yes indeed! Photos of our swimming sessions are withheld because they are not visually entertaining. I don't think you'd like to see human-hipos swimming, do you?
Cambugahay falls: taken at a different angle.
Lazi Convent: Oldest Monastery in Asia
Across the Lazi Convent is the San Antonio de Padua Church:
This island paradise is definitely worth a trip! If you plan to stay at the Coral Cay Resort:
Coral Cay Resort
Solangon, San Juan,
Siquijor 6227
Philippines
(63) 035-481-5024
(63) 919-269-1269
..nxt time,maybe we'll try to visit the area!...but this ain't a place for the faint hearted though!lol
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