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I ran away from city life And found myself in In her sleepy charms I felt Pure magic and more

I mused under her old That sprung four centuries ago I tip toed in caves with stalactites That reminded me of snow

I kayaked near her pristine shores And danced with fireflies Siquijor has charmed me so I say Her simple beauty, such delight

The hidden gem of the South Island fire Siquijor

Siquijor

©© Kent Ramirez Duque the seat of magic, honeyed waterfalls and waves: all-enduring bliss

Take the plunge Seize the moment to jump off Silagdoong’s famous ©© Lino Jubilan Jr. 35ft and 20ft cliff diving platforms and land into the clear turquoise waters of Siquijor.

Simply mystical Cambugahay Falls creates natural swimming lagoons. ©© Picardal Fun under the sun Play with friends and family on an endless ©© Dennis B. Omnes The unconventional fish spa Take a 5-minute fish spa treatment in ©© Lino Jubilan Jr. stretch of white sand. the cool waters that ooze from a spring under the old Balete tree in Campalanas, Lazi.

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Siquijor, the third smallest island in the country, is located in . Salagdoong Beach Land area: 343.5 km2 Siquijor Dialect: Cebuano Siquijor

Points of interest San Juan Maria • Mount Bandilaan Tubod Beach Panglao • Lazi Church Cabugahay Falls • Cambuganay Falls Bulakaw Forest Panglao • Salagdoong Beach Lazi • Kagusuan Beach SIQUIJOR • Century Old Balete Tree

Taking the journey

Dusk Rest your sails on the shores of Siquijor and enjoy the magnificent view ©© Karen Miles Brandon 1. Plane There are daily flights to of the sea intermingling with the skies. Dumaguete City (1 hour) 2. Tricycle From Dumaguete City airport ride a tricycle to Dumaguete Accomodation Port. • Snorkelling in marine sanctuaries 3. Ferry To Siquijor Island (1 hour) • Visit man-made and natural parks • Explore Cantabon Cave Best time to visit • Beach hopping Food choices

Summer is the best time to visit the Explore further Ignite the fire of love Try your luck with ©© Dennis B. Omnes island and enjoy the white sand voodoo dolls, love potions, and spells from beaches. An hour away from Siquijor, Transportation local vendors, and perhaps you might end up with your one true love. accessible by fast ferry is the city What to bring of the gentle people, Dumaguete. See how we rate it on page 81. Since Siquijor is a home with a lot of Feeling more adventurous, the island of swimming destinations, don’t forget Cebu, known for its beautiful beaches and • Expansion of markets sunglasses, sunscreen and other skin even more beautiful people is only a 5-hour • More agricultural machines and facilities protection. ferry ride from Siquijor. • Improvement of transport services

Don’t miss Building better Siquijor Contacts

• Visit century-old churches Upgrade infrastructure including: New Capitol Building, Legaspi Street, • Visit the enchanted Balete tree • Upgrade infrastructure including: Pulauyuta, Siquijor, 6225 • Have a dip in its waterfalls • Expansion of roads • Cliff dive in Salagdoong Beach • Modernizing hospitals

Renew the faith Reground your faith with a visit to one of Asia’s oldest ©© Ramiro Teofanes convent-built by the Augustinian Recolects in 1857.

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