3 Filipinas Showed Me Why Everyone Loves Siquijor 🇵🇭
Siquijor is the island everyone is talking about in the Philippines 🇵🇭
But is Siquijor really as unique as everyone says, or is it just another busy tourist stop?
After hearing about this place since I first arrived in the country, I decided to skip the usual travel agencies and enlisted the help of three locals—Ann, Jenny, and Wen—to show me the real Siquijor. From pristine white sand beaches and massive cliff jumps to authentic mountain shamans, this island turned out to be completely different from places like Siargao or Palawan.
The Honest Reality of Siquijor Island
In this complete Siquijor travel guide, we rent motorbikes right off the ferry from Dumaguete and explore the absolute best things to do on the island. We kick things off at Paliton Beach, the most famous sunset spot on Siquijor, to check out its soft sand, private coves, and local food stalls where we dive into real Filipino food. We also brave the island's local nightlife, hitting up Monkey Business for live reggae and jumping into the packed weekend beach party at JJ’s Backpackers.
But Siquijor is famous for its supernatural side. We drive deep into the mountains on some incredibly rough roads to experience an authentic shamanic healing ritual. Before heading up, we stop at the enchanted, 400-year-old Old Balete Tree for a natural fish spa.
We also went down to the multi-tiered Cambugahay Falls to hit the jungle rope swings, conquer the terrifying 15-meter cliff jump into the neon-blue waters of Salagdoong Beach, and take a 15-minute hike through the woods to find secluded spots like Monkey Beach and the rocky, high-energy Secret Beach to see if they are actually worth the trek. If you are planning a trip to the Visayas, here is what you need to know before you go.
Key Takeaways & Price Breakdown for Your Itinerary:
Getting There & Moving Around:
Taking the ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor costs 350 PHP ~ $5.70 USD one way. Renting a motorbike is by far the best way to see the island, costing approximately 350 PHP ~$5.70 USD per day.
Authentic Shaman Cleansing & Balete Tree:
A breakdown of meeting a traditional healer in the mountains 150 PHP ~$2.50 USD and visiting the Century Old Balete Tree and Fish Spa 20 PHP ~$0.33 USD entrance fee).
Adrenaline Spots & Entry Fees:
Catching the rope swings into the multi-level Cambugahay Falls 50 PHP ~$0.81 USD entrance where we even had an injury, and cliff jumping into the deep blue at Salagdoong Beach 50 PHP ~ $0.81 USD entrance.
Beaches & Nightlife Costs:
Relaxing at Paliton Beach 30 PHP ~$0.50 USD entrance and heading down to the beachside stage at the JJ's Backpackers Party 20 PHP ~$0.33 USD entrance fee.
The Truth About Monkey & Secret Beach:
What to expect from the hidden jungle hikes, meeting the local fishermen, and why these spots look completely different than a typical sandy beach.
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