The Spanish called Siquijor, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, the Island of Fire or Isla del Fuego. The beautiful island is often associated with mystic traditions. Nowadays the more holistic approach of the island is setting in and the beautiful wide stretched bounty beaches , lush nature and waterfalls offer a possibility of a different approach in tourism. The island is commonly known as The Healing Paradise.
Siquijor is the third smallest province in the Philippines. As well in terms of population as land area.With only as few as 280 people per square km, the island is a quiet place, even int he touristic season between the months October and May.
With three seaports the island is within reach of all the neighbouring island. The main road on the island is well maintained and takes visitors around the island in a short time. A side road takes you through the mountains. And new concrete roads are build everywhere to make the island even more accessible.
During the Spanish era starting in 1783 when the Spain annexed the Philippines, the town of Siquijor became the first municipalityas well as the first parish tobe established on the island. Administrated under the diocese of Cebu. For civil administration Siquijor was under the neighbouring island Bohol where the governor was seated. In 1974 the first Augustinian priest arrived on Siquijor, within a few years parishes in Larena, San Juan, Lazi and Maria were founded.
For a long time Siquijor has been part of Negros Oriental Province, only to become a sub province in 1901.
The Americans obtained rulership over the Philippines when Spain ceded the archipelago to the USA with the treaty of Paris where the American Spanish war ended. A unit of the American Cavalry division was situated on the Island. Appointed by the American military governor James Fugate, a scout with the Californian Volunteers of the U.S. Infantry, was governor over the island of Siquijor for over 16 years. Implementing and organising development programs on the island.
Although Siquijor was not near the centre if any military action during World War II, the island was under heavy shelling by the Japanese army between 1942 and 1943. The then Lieutenant Governor of the Island Nicolas Parami refused to pledge alliance to the Japanese was taken from his home in Lazi to Larena and never heard from again.
Guerrilla forces, led by Iluminado Jumawanin, assassinated the Japanese governor Shunzo Suzuki in October1942. In June 1943 the Japanese forces finally left Siquijor leaving puppet governor Sebastian Monera ofSan Juan in charge. Again it was the Guerrillas that executed him. The liberating troops arrived on Siquijor in 1944.
After battles at sea in which the destroyer USS Renshaw (D-499) was damaged by a Japanese Submarine, and combined battles on land by Filipino military forces and guerillas Siquijor wasliberated in the mid 1945.
Siquijor became an independent province on 17 September 1971. And Siquijor Town became the official capitol of the new province.
General Information
Siquijor is an island in the Visayas Region, located South of Cebu Island and Negros Island across the Cebu Straight. From a certain point of the Island one can overlook even Mindanao inthe far distance.
Siquijor has a 102 kilometres coastline, containing rocks, mangroves and white sandy beaches. Mount Malabahoc is the highest point of the island. It reaches about 628 metres (2,060 ft).
Siquijor is a coralline island and the giant clam fossil (tridacna) is often found when farmers plough there land. Even on the hilltops you can find shells. Geologically speaking Siquijor is a relative ‘new’ island.
The average temperature on Siquijor throughout the year is 27.6 ºC (81.7 ºF)
Siquijor has two different climates. A very short dry season from one to three months and a long wet season which is characterised by not very heavy rainfall. The municipality of Lazi has a significant amount of rainfall during the year. Even in the driest month.
Languages spoken on Siquijor are Cebuano, and English is often used as second language. Filipino is understood, but rarely used.
Ninety five percent of the Island residents are known to be Roman Catholic, the remainder belong to other denominations.
Siquijor is well known for its fiestas and festivals with a focus on healing. During those festivals old islanders harvest herbs and roots and tree barks to make potions. Folk legends are shared.
For the tourist visiting Siquijor probable the waterfalls, caves, white sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most appealing to visit.
On this website you will find all the tourist hotspots, documented with videos and photos, to give you a good impression of the Healing Paradise.
Welcome to the beautiful Island of Siquijor.
Popular Spots in Siquijor Island, Philippines
- St Francis of Assisi Church/Bell Tower/Convent ( located somewhere inside the School Campus ) – Siquijor , Siquijor – Picture Taking and others
- Paliton Beach, San Juan , Siquijor – Ocean View/Sunset View/Sunbathing/Swimming/Picture Taking
- Capilay Spring Park , San Juan, Siquijor – Swimming at the Spring /Dine and Karaoke at the Restaurant
- Tubod Beach and Marine Sanctuary, San Juan, Siquijor – Snorkeling/Scuba Diving/Sunbathing/Swimming/Sunset View
- Lugnason Falls, Napo , San Juan – Swimming/Picture Taking and others
- Marelle’s Underwater World Museum, Tubod, San Juan – Shell Collections Picture Taking and others
- Old Balete Tree, Campalanas, Lazi, Siquijor – Fish Spa and others
- Hapitanan, Lazi , Siquijor ( Overlooking View of Lazi ) – Flying Broom Picture Taking and others
- Lazi Old Convent , Lazi, Siquijor – Picture taking and others
- St Isidore de Labrador Church and Mother Mary Grotto, Lazi , Siquijor – Candle Lighting, Picture Taking and others
- Lagaan Falls, Lazi, Siquijor – Water Jumping, Picture taking and others
- Cambugahay Falls, Lazi, Siquijor – Water Jumping, Swimming/Picture Taking and others
- Kagusuan Beach, Minalulan, Maria, Siquijor – Sunbathing/Swimming/Picture Taking/Hammocking and others
- Salagdoong Beach and Manmade Forest , Maria, Siquijor – Swimming/Snorkeling/Sunbathing/ Cliff Jumping
- Lilibeth Pan Bisaya , Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor – Local bread and others
- Cang Isok House, Enrique Villanueva – Picture Taking and others
- Tulapos Marine Sanctuary , Enrique Villanueva , Siquijor – Mangrove Aria Picture Taking/Scuba Diving( though Local Dive Guides )
- Mount Bandilaan National Park Viewing Deck , Siquijor, Siquijor – 360 Aerial Viewing of the Island / Picture Taking and others
- Cantabon Cave, Cantabon, Siquijor – Caving with local Guides
- Guiwanon Spring Park/Mangrove Area , Larena, Siquijor – Viewing/Picture Taking and others
- Kanheron Ranch, Olo , Siquijor – Picture Taking and others
- Locong Falls Lower Kinamandagan, Lazi, Siquijor – Water Jumping, Picture taking and others
- Kawasan Falls Lower Kinamandagan, Lazi, Siquijor – Water Jumping, Picture taking and others
- Kabugsayan Falls Lower Kinamandagan, Lazi, Siquijor – Water Jumping, Picture taking and others
- Smylen Dream Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil, Candaping B, Maria, Siquijor – Can buy virgin coconut oil, handicrafts and soap.
- Butterfly Sanctuary Cang-apa, Larena – Picture taking and others
- Kamp Aninipot Camper Ground , Tacdog, Siquijor – Camping, Glamping, Hammocking, Sunset Viewing , Bike Trail ,Picture Taking and others…
- Secret Lagoon , San Antonio / Ponong , Siquijor – Lagoon Swimming , Trekking
- Dragon Hill Permaculture Farm , Cang Asagan , San Juan, Siquijor – Sunset Viewing, Overlooking Viewing of San Juan and Siquijor, Organic Farm Walk
Top Beaches in Siquijor
- Tubod Beach and Marine Sanctuary, San Juan, Siquijor
- Paliton Beach and Paliton Marine Sanctuary, San Juan, Siquijor
- Kagusuan Beach, Maria, Siquijor
- Salagdoong Beach, Maria, Siquijor
- Sandugan Beach, Larena, Siquijor
- Solangon Beach, Solangon, San Juan
- Calalinan Beach, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Candanay Norte/South , Siquijor, Siquijor
Popular Dive Sites in Siquijor
- Paliton Wall , Paliton , San Juan, Siquijor
- Maite Marine Sanctuary, San Juan, Siquijor
- Tubod Marine Sanctuary, San Juan, Siquijor
- Tulapos Marine Sanctuary, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
- Sawang Dive Site, San Juan, Siquijor
- Cambalagyo Dive Site, San Juan, Siquijor
- Caticugan Dive Site, Siquijor, Siquijor
Popular Dive Shops/Center
- Sea Pearl Dive, Lalao, San Juan
- Last Frontier Dive, Maite, San Juan
- Salamangka Dive Shop , Catulayan, San Juan
- Apo Diver, Solangon, San Juan
- Oceanlife Explorers Dive Resort
- Dive Point, Dumanjug, Siquijor
- Coco Grove Dive Shop, Tubod, San Juan
- Siquijor Divers, Maite, San Juan
- CangDoki Resort and Dive Camp
- Kawayan Holiday and Dive Resort
Popular Restaurants In San Juan , Siquijor
- Marco Polo Pizza and Pasta, Poblacion , San Juan, Siquijor
- Luca Loko Restaurant, Maite , San Juan, Siquijor
- Salamandas, Cocogrove Beach Resort, Tubod, San Juan, Siquijor
- Baha Bar, Maite , San Juan, Siquijor
- Monkey Business, Solangon , San Juan, Siquijor
- Dolce Amore , Paliton , San Juan, Siquijor
- Napoli Caffe Italian Bar , Poblacion , San Juan, Siquijor
- Up to You Bar and Restaurant – Coral Caye Resort, Solangon , San Juan, Siquijor
- Dagsa Restobar, Solangon, San Juan, Siquijor
- Anabelle’s 24/7 Diner , Poblacion , San Juan, Siquijor
- Sunset Restaurant, Coco Grove Beach Resort, Tubod, San Juan, Siquijor
- U Story Guest House, Bar and Restaurant, Tag ibo, San Juan , Siquijor
- Marelle’s Underwater World Museum and Restaurant , Tubod, San Juan, Siquijor
- Roch Cuisine, Lalao , San Juan, Siquijor
- Chekesh Bar and Restaurant, Tubod, San Juan, Siquijor
- Rastaman Grill, Maite, San Juan, Siquijor
- Erik The Viking Meat and Eat, Poblacion , San Juan, Siquijor
- Tomato and Basil Resto Bar, Paliton, San Juan , Siquijor
- Fuego Cantina and Grill, Tubod, San Juan , Siquijor
- Royal Cliff Restaurant, Maite, San Juan , Siquijor
- Dalahikan Grill, Lalao, San Juan, Siquijor
- Gaay Sugba Sugba Grill, Lalao, San Juan, Siquijor
- Black Belt Grill, Lalao, San Juan, Siquijor
- Get Wrecked Beach Bar, Poblacion, San Juan , Siquijor
- Tropical Fun Ta Sea Beach Bar, Lalao, San Juan
- Carenderia de Sean Lhyan, Tubod, San Juan , Siquijor
- Danish Lagoon and Restaurant, Paliton ,San Juan, Siquijor
- JJ’s Cafe and Restaurant , Lalao, San Juan, Siquijor
- White Villas Resort and Restaurant, Solangon, San Juan, Siquijor
- Moonview Restobar , Cangmunag , San Juan, Siquijor
- Chelle’s Bistro , Solangon, San Juan, Siquijor
- Czar’s Place Restaurant, Maite , San Juan, Siquijor
- Hambilica Restaurant , Maite, San Juan, Siquijor
- Gold View Beach Resort and Restaurant, Catulayan, San Juan, Siquijor
- Charisma Beach Resort and Restaurant, Solangon, San Juan , Siquijor
- The Sylvia Restaurant, Solangon, San Juan, Siquijor
- Mystical Treasure Island, Solangon, San Juan, Siquijor
- Capilay Spring Park Restaurant, Poblacion , San Juan, Siquijor
- Republika Beach Bar, Tubod, San Juan, Siquijor
- D’Barkads Food Haus , Solangon , San Juan, Siquijor
Popular Restaurants in Lazi, Siquijor
- El Monte Cafe, Lazi , Siquijor
- Twenty 4 Cafe and Burger Bar, Poblacion , Lazi, Siquijor
- Ang Dapog ni Nanay Carmen , E. Romero Street, Catamboan, Lazi, Siquijor
- Hugh Cafe, Catamboan, Lazi, Siquijor
- Lazi Beach Club and Restaurant, Talayong, Lazi, Siquijor
- Jenoshanies Eatery, Catamboan, Lazi, Siquijor
- Kuya’s Restobar, Tigbawan , Lazi, Siquijor
- Noynoy’s Eatery, Tigbawan, Lazi Siquijor
- Roadside Bestro, Catamboan, Lazi, Siquijor
- 3 G’s Snack Bar and Restaurant , Tigbawan, Lazi, Siquijor
- Mac Moloy Restonet, Catamboan, Lazi, Siquijor
- Coco Cafe delicious Philippine Food, Balogo Campalanas, Lazi, Siquijor
- NB 7Js Pension House and Restaurant , Zamora Street Corner Aljas Street, Tigbawan, Lazi, Siquijor
Popular Restaurants in Siquijor, Siquijor
- The Big Belly Burger and Breakfast , Siquijor Port, Siquijor
- Bellview Kuzzina Bar and EJ Suites , Siquijor, Siquijor
- Villa Marmarine Restaurant, Canday Sur , Siquijor
- Cecilia’s Guest House and Restaurant , Carmelite Road, Siquijor
- Jollibee , Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Caleeia’s Beach Bar, Kandanai Shore, Candanay Norte, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Joel’s Lechon Manok , Siquijor , Siquijor
- Kamu Restaurant , A. Mabini Street , Poblacion, Siquijor , Siquijor
- Hillside Village and Saki Restaurant, Pili, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Blue Wave Resort and Restaurant, Dumanhug , Siquijor, Siquijor
- Isla Inn Resurant, Dumanhug, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Pizza Piz, Siquijor , Siquijor
- M’s Place, Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Das Traum Restaurant, Pier Area, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Swiss Star Restaurant, Pangi, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Replica Manor Restaurant, Dumanhog, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Tudia Harbor Bistro, Port Area, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Diamond De Siquijor Restaurant, Calalinan, Siquijor, Siquijor
- Fernando Restobar, Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor
- The Norwegian Dream Beach Resort, Candanay Sur, Siquijor
- Dongsan Korean Food , Pulangyuta, Siquijor
- Candanay
Popular Restaurants in Larena, Siquijor
- The Triad Coffee Shop and Restaurant, Larena , Siquijor
- Portside Cafe, Larena Port, Siquijor
- Anya’s Kainan The Seafood House, Larena Port , Siquijor
- Toto’s a.k.a The Little Molmol Restaurant, North Poblacion, Larena, Siquijor
- Jo’s Chicken Inato, Larena , Siquijor
- Islafuego Grill and Resto Bar, Poblacion, Larena, Siquijor
- Bro’s Diner, Poblacion, Larena, Siquijor
- Pagoda Verde Restaurant, Casa dela Playa, Sandugan , Larena, Siquijor
- Islanders Paradise Beach and Restaurant, Sandugan, Larena, Siquijor
- Ayan’s Local Food, Sandugan, Larena, Siquijor
Popular Restaurants in Maria , Siquijor
- Buco Beach Resto and Snacks , Sawang, Maria, Siquijor
- DJ’s Rendezvous and Canteen, Olang, Maria, Siquijor
- Chef Joe’s Cuisine, Candaping A , Maria, Siquijor
- Laguerta Kuzina, Candaping B, Maria, Siquijor
- Princesa Bulakna Restaurant, Candaping B, Maria, Siquijor
- Smylem Dream Resort and Resto , Candaping A, Maria, Siquijor
- Sans KTV and Resurant , Liloan, Maria, Siquijor
- Salagdoong Beach Resort Restaurant, Salagdoong, Maria, Siquijor
Popular Restaurants in Enrique Villanueva , Siquijor
- Kalachuchi Restaurant, Bitaug, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
- Kape Camogao, Camogao, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
- Nancy’s Restaurant and Snack Haus , Poblacion , Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
- Mommy’s Eatery , Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
- Lilibeth’s Pan Bisaya, Binoangan, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
- Lita Pan Bisaya, Camogao, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
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