Must-see attractions in Siquijor

  • Paliton Beach

    Siquijor

    Northeast of San Juan is stunning white-sand Paliton Beach. The water is as clear as glass and there are wonderful views of Apo Island. Take the turnoff…

  • San Isidro Convent

    Siquijor

    Opposite the San Isidro Labrador Church, flanked by centuries-old acacia trees, is the oldest Catholic convent in the Philippines, a magnificent timber…

  • Cambugahay Falls

    Siquijor

    From Lazi, a sealed road leads 2km north to these refreshing falls on the Po-o River. Above the falls, there's a paid parking bay on your left for your…

  • Mt Bandila-an

    Siquijor

    Siquijor's highest peak, Mt Bandila-an (557m), is near Cantabon. Concrete steps lead 10 minutes up to the peak from two clearly marked points on the road…

  • Balete Tree

    Siquijor

    Just west of the village of Campalanas is a tremendous balete tree (banyan tree), estimated to be 400 years old and believed by some to be enchanted. In…

  • Salagdoong Beach

    Siquijor

    A few kilometres past the town of Maria, Salagdoong Beach is popular with rowdy day trippers. There's a half-open water park that has seen much better…

  • Lugnason Falls

    Siquijor

    From barangay Tubod, a paved road leads 3km up to this pleasant waterfall, which cascades into a crisp and clean teal-green swimming hole. You can jump…

  • Bandila-an Mountain View Park

    Siquijor

    This park is essentially a public garden with lots of flowers, walking paths and little pavilions for picnics. It's great for bird- and butterfly-watching…

  • Bandila-an Nature Centre

    Siquijor

    The nature centre has been largely neglected but does have walking trails and some impressive trees and other floral life. It's 2km east of Cantabon.

  • San Isidro Labrador Church

    Siquijor

    The impressive and stylishly time-worn pink-coral-stone and timber San Isidro Labrador Church was built in 1884.

  • Olang Art Park

    Siquijor

    This retreat for Filipino artists is set over 3 hectares. There's usually a resident artist or two hanging about, plus a performing-arts stage, a modest…

  • Siquijor Heritage Museum

    Siquijor

    Upstairs in the San Isidro Convent building is this small museum, with historical photographs and a few old santos.

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