Siquijor is said to be a mystical and magical island
used to be a part of Negros Oriental. It is rumored that the island is
the home of shamans, witches and sorcerers which added to the island’s
mystic appeal. The island is popular for its adherence to festivals and
activities that focus on primitive healing rituals where incantations
are chanted or sung. Regardless, the island remains one of the famous
tourist destinations in the country.
The Island of Siquijor
is only about an hour pump-boat ride from Dumaguete City. Upon
reaching the island, what catches your attention are the white sand
beaches that stretch up to 100 kilometers along the coastline. The
presence of the colorful and interspersed coral reefs, the sugary white
fine sand, and the expansive clear blue sky make the island one of the
must-see travel spots in the Philippines. The beaches are very ideal
for snorkeling and scuba diving and lately, water sports have become
part of the fun beach activities in the island of Siquijor.
Siquijor Island is rich in tourist attractions mingled with the mystic appeal that shrouded the island.
Salagdoong Beach Resort is
deemed as the perfect island getaway wherein one can make use of the
services and amenities that the resort offers which includes a tour
around the mystic island’s historical and awesome places.
The
island of Siquijor was declared as a marine reserve way back in 1978.
Up to the present time, the island is still home to the untouched
interspersed colorful coral reefs which serve as the home of varieties
of fishes and other marine lives like damselfish, parrotfish, and
lapu-lapu, which are only among the many fishes that hide in the deep.
This
mystic house is situated in Barangay Libo, only three kilometers from
the central point of the town of Siquijor. This century-old house was
built in the mid 1800s and is the oldest house in the province of
Siquijor. Some have even told stories in hush that this structure is
even the oldest in the whole of Visayas.
Because of the oldness of
the Cang-isok House, it has become a celebrated treasure in the
island. The mystery behind is that, even though the house is over a
century old, it still stands proud though it is only made from native
and indigenous materials like bamboo, the hardwood tugas and nipa
sheets. This interesting work of art has mysteriously stood against the
tests of time and is still intact up to the present.
Another tourist attraction in the island is The Church and Bell Tower of St. Francis of Assisi. This
century-old religious heritage was constructed in 1870. What makes
this church unique is that the structure is mostly made of corals, which
proved to be very strong, thus, the church has surpassed the tests of
time. This old religious structure is located in the central town of
Siquijor. The church has its own bell tower which was built with the
thought of forewarning the townspeople of impending perils, like
approaching pirates, fire in the town and other emergency situations.
This
is another popular tourist attraction in the island of Siquijor. This
park houses three springs with its refreshing fresh waters that emit
from the springs ideal for swimming especially during the hot seasons.
This
waterfall is rumored to be enchanted and that apparitions of “white
fairies” or “enkantadas” are seen bathing in the pool beneath the
waterfalls. Indeed, the waterfall itself looks charmed. With its
multi-tiered waterfalls, this natural beauty looks enchanting and its
spectacular beauty stands out. The rushing of the water has a soothing
and calming effect to the one beholding it. The lush green trees serve
as a magnificent backdrop amid the chirping of the birds. The
exhilarating over-all effect of the scenery makes the Cambugahay Waterfalls a truly spectacular tourist attraction in the island of Siquijor.
Come and visit the enthralling beauty that makes every person visiting the Island of Siquijor be enchanted by its natural beauty of nature that truly deserves to be
called a magical and enchanted island owing to its endless tourist
attractions!
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