10 Places To Visit In Siquijor Island

If you want to experience beautiful natural views, then Siquijor is the place to be. Located in the Visayas region of the Philippines, this province has plenty of untouched natural wonders for you to explore.

Siquijor is an isolated island in the Visayas region of the Philippines. The province is best known for its pristine beaches and tranquil forests. Travelers who visit this province can enjoy trekking through the untouched rainforest, diving into crystal clear waters, and feasting on delicious local food.

Here are 10 places we recommend you visit in Siquijor:

1. Cambugahay Falls

The Cambugahay Falls is a 3-tiered waterfall and an awesome secret swimming hole. They're easily reached by taking a short hike with stairs in Lazi, Siquijor! You can get to the falls by taking a small hike with stairs on the side of a mountain. You'll have to be careful not to slip and fall while you're bathing in its refreshing cool water though! The Cambugahay Falls is so beautiful that they make us want to cry just looking at them!

2. Mix Halo-Halo and Food House

Halo-halo is a Filipino dessert and Mix Halo-Halo and Food House in Larena provides the best version. They use fresh fruits that make their product stand out among its competitors. They have the best halo-halo in town. So when you are in the island make sure to stop by and experience halo-halo like never before.

3. Lilibeth’s Pan Bisaya

Lilibeth’s Pan Bisaya in Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor is to die for. They serve it fresh using the traditional method and ingredients of making coconut bread and Pan Bisaya. It is a must-try if you are a foodie who wants a taste of the locally-made pastry.

4. Dumalaay Boulevard

Dumalaay Boulevard is a great place to watch the sunset - or just see the island’s skyline. It's bustling with life and you'll have an excellent view of Negros Island. Hang around here between 5-6pm then as dusk falls - it'll get even better!

5. Paliton Beach

Waves lap peacefully at the white sand and palm-tree-fringed Paliton Beach - this is one of Siquijor's best tourist spots, so make sure not to miss it.

Paliton Beach is a beautiful hideaway that is untouched. One of the best things about this beach is that it is a great place to swim and snorkel with clear water and tropical fish.

6. Salagdoong Beach

Salagdoong Beach Resort is located in the east of Siquijor in a town called Maria. This beach is well-known for its diving cliff. Pictures of tourists diving off the world-famous cliff can be seen anywhere on Facebook or Youtube (by travel vloggers).

7. Welcome To Siquijor Sign (St. Francis De Assisi Church)

Welcome Sign in Siquijor, Siquijor is the first thing you see on your visit to the Siquijor Island is a welcoming attraction: the facade of this church called St. Francis de Assisi. The bell tower is not too close, but it provides visitors with an excellent view of the building. The square in front of it is also open to allow tourists to fully appreciate its beauty.

8. Rice Terraces of Bohol Siquijor

Rice Fields of Bohol, Siquijor is a beauty that is worth witnessing. It has rice terraces that are green and refreshing to the soul. This place is famous for hosting the Visayas Long Boarding Trilogy where competitors from all over the country meet to test their long boarding skills on the slopes of Bohol, Siquijor.

9. Century Old Balete Tree and Fish Foot Spa

Barangay Campalanas' 400-year-old Balete is the oldest and the biggest in the province of Siquijor. The otherworldly atmosphere is just made complete thanks to the mystical spring that flows by trees. The locals don't know where the water is coming from or why it's so clean, but they are happy and confident to use it for their needs.

This is a beautiful sight - the natural spring water flows from a nearby tree and cascades down over rocks to a stream near a man-made pool where wonderful fish swim. Then you can take the opportunity to get your feet wet at the fish foot spa, so relaxing.

10. Bantayan View KTV Bar

Bantayan View KTV Bar is Siquijor’s newest tambayan. Located in Canlambo Siquijor, it is a relaxing hideaway for those who love to party with music and drinks while enjoying the scenery of the island.

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