Cambugahay Falls

Cambugahay falls
Old enchanted balete tree
Salagdoong Beach
Lugnason Falls (San Juan)
Paliton Beach
Siquijor Butterfly Sanctuary
Cantabon Cave
Tubod Marine Sanctuary
St Isidore de Labrador Church
Kagusuan Beach
Capilay Spring Park (San Juan)
Mt. Bandilaan National Park

Salagdoong Forest Reserve
Guiwanon Spring Park
Our Lady of Divine Providence
St Francis de Assisi Church

Maria Bay (Siquijor)
Natural Wonders of Siquijor

Natural Wonders of Siquijor (Lalawigan sa Siquijor)
Natural Flowing Spring Siquijor IslandPopulation (Siquijodnuns) (2010) 91,000.
Situated in the central Visayas.
Its capital is also called Siquijor.
Northwest lies Cebu (16 m)and Negros (12 m).
Northeast is Bohol (19 m).
South is the island of Mindanao (28 m).
The Capital is Siquijor pop. around 25,000.
Approximately 102 kilometers of shoreline, most of the interior of Siquijor is made up of hills and
mountains,
limestone rock and coral reefs.
Scuba Diving sites are rich in marine life. There is an abundance of Mangroves, caves, coves, bays and
white sandy beaches.
The main language is Cebuano. English as well as Tagalog is also spoken. The resort staff speak many
other languages also.
Spanish explorers called this, The Island of Fire (Isla del Fuego) because of the swarms of fireflies which
can
be seen at night.
Also known as: The Island of Healing because of the medicinal potions produced here. Siquijor is said to
be a mystical island, full of witches and other supernatural phenomena. However, the mystical traditions
and the practice of witchcraft, for which the island is famed, is largely Myth and Legend.
Mount Malabahoc (known llocally as Mount Bandilaan) (628 meters high) is the highest point on the
island.
The ocean depths between Siquijor, Bohol and Mindanao are as much as 700 meters.
Fossils of the giant clam (Tridacna), are found inland, suggesting the island was only recently formed.
The climate is dry from January to May and wet the rest of the year. Siquijors average temperature is 28
C (82 F)
Salamangka is stuated in San Juan (pop.around 13,525) where the best diving can be found. Recent
expeditions are discovering dives of more than 90 meters. The House reef at Salamangka Resort, drops
to 290 meters.
Tourist Attractions:
Hermit Crab Voodoo Beach House Reef SalamangkaPrincipal attractions are dive sites, marine life,
extensive mangroves, white sandy beaches and bays.
Species: Hard Coral, Small Barracuda, Parrot Fish, Nudibranchs, Razor Fish, Clown Fish, Grouper, Sea
Turtles, Ghost Pipefish, Ribbon Eel, Pegasus, Cuttlefish & The Spanish Dancer, Yellow Tail Fusilier, Devil
rays, Squid.
The island has many beautiful white sand beaches and bays.
St. Isidore Church and Convent. Building commenced in 1884 using indigenous coral stones and
hardwood.
Natural Attractions Include:

Caving in the Moutains of Siuqijor
Cambugahay and other waterfalls
Old Enchanted Tree at Lazi
Natural Flowing Spring
Mount Ilihan
Palingkod Hills
Bandilaan Natural Park

Salagdoong Man-made Forest
More than 40 Nature Reserves Caves around the island, with an Antique Coffin in the town of Lazi.
Mangrove Areas
There are 10 marine sanctuaries and one marine reserve, containing many species of fish, corals,
seagrass and other marine life.
Wildlife Sanctuary/Forest Reserves
More than 400 hectares of Natural Parks
Festivals:
Solili (Siquijor) (September 17) is the main festival when the island celebrates Araw ng Siquijor The
Solili Dance. Being a traditional marriage ritual, serves as one of the highlights of the week-long Siquijor
celebration.
Dilaab Festival (Siquijor)
Dilaab suggests the distinct hospitality that the Siquijodnons are popularly known for, and the name the
island was once-known for Isla de Fuego because of the swarm of fireflies nestled in the island at
night. The festival also gives due recognition to the natural assets of Siquijor and in honor of the towns
patron saint, St. Francis of Asisi who is known as a lover of nature.
1st Week of October
Bugwas Festival
Last Week of August(San Juan)
Saging Festival (Bananas)
The Saging Festival is one of the many festivals in the island of Siquijor in the Philippines. It recognizes
the importance of saging or banana in the lives of the people with its many uses.
The story of how this plant came to exist is being depicted in dances during the fiesta of Lazi Town every
May 15. It usually starts on May 8 with a variety of sports competitions and activities which includes
Miss Teen Lazi Pageant, a variety show, dance competitions and a lot more. The Saging Festival is also
done to showcase the variety of bananas and a way of praising for the abundance of the harvest.
Lubi Festival
3rd Week of May
Pamukad Festival
2nd Week of July (Enrique Villanueva)
Canoan Festival
(Larena)
Folk Healing Festival
Herbalists in the island produce medicinal potions made from a variety of tree barks, roots, herbs,
insects & other ingredients said to have healing powers. Preparation takes place in a large pot of coconut
oil. They are also known for making love potions, said to charm and bring good luck to users.
SIQUIJOR: Products and Delicacies

Torta
Coco Handicraft
Native Bread
Love Potion
Peanut Ball
Herbal Medicine
Banana Cracker
How to get there:
From manila to siquijor

Phil.airline and cebu pacifics have daily flingts to dumaguite(negros oriental).travel time is about 1hour
From dumaguite to siquijor

From dumaguete airport(sibulan airportd) you can charter a trycecle to take you to dumagueteport. At
dumaguete port there are several route in siquijor.travel time is 1 hour,fare is 160 peso-350.
Special torta tuba recipe

Cambugahay Falls

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Cambugahay Falls

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Cambugahay Falls

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Cambugahay falls

Old enchanted balete tree

Siquijor Butterfly Sanctuary

St Isidore de Labrador Church

Capilay Spring Park (San Juan)

Mt. Bandilaan National Park

Guiwanon Spring Park

Our Lady of Divine Providence

St Francis de Assisi Church

Natural Wonders of Siquijor

Situated in the central Visayas.

Its capital is also called Siquijor.

Northwest lies Cebu (16 m)and Negros (12 m).

Northeast is Bohol (19 m).

South is the island of Mindanao (28 m).

The Capital is Siquijor pop. around 25,000.

limestone rock and coral reefs.

Natural Attractions Include:

Cambugahay and other waterfalls

Old Enchanted Tree at Lazi

Natural Flowing Spring

Bandilaan Natural Park

Wildlife Sanctuary/Forest Reserves

More than 400 hectares of Natural Parks

Dilaab Festival (Siquijor)

1st Week of October

Last Week of August(San Juan)

Saging Festival (Bananas)

3rd Week of May

2nd Week of July (Enrique Villanueva)

Folk Healing Festival

SIQUIJOR: Products and Delicacies

How to get there:

From manila to siquijor

From dumaguite to siquijor

You might also like

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.