Siquijor

A peaceful small island with an air of mystical folklore, where waterfalls, old banyan trees and white-sand beaches suit a slow pace.

Siquijor is a small island province off the southeast of Negros, historically known for its folk sorcery and herbal-remedy legends. The ring road links the main sights: the blue-green pools of Cambugahay Falls, the old church and convent in Lazi, the fish spa under a centuries-old banyan tree, plus Salagdoong Beach and several snorkeling spots. Renting a motorbike to circle the island over a day or two works well. The November–May dry season is best. Most visitors come by ferry from Dumaguete, and there are also boats from Bohol and Cebu.

Destinations

• Siquijor

Itineraries

• Central Visayas Island Hopping Slow Route – A backpacking island-hopping route heading south from Cebu, passing through Dumaguete, Apo Island, and Siquijor to Boho…