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| the fine stretch of beach near Siquijor's port |
Siquijor is considered among the most mysterious islands in the country. It is filled with stories of witchcraft and the unknown elements. It is believed that witches reside in the island and people can get love potions. And, the stories go on.
Despite the many rumors about this little island, it has blossomed in the recent years. Many tourists flock not to search for love potions, but to look for a relaxing haven. The little province is now bustling with tourists from different parts of the world that foreign faces are becoming a norm.
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| boats in Liloan, Santander |
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| Dumaguete City pier |
Getting to Siquijor can be a long trip. It will take roughly five hours or so to arrive in Siquijor from Cebu City. You need to take a bus ride (PhP175) from the South Bus Terminal to Liloan, Santander. Upon reaching Liloan, get a ticket for the fast craft (PhP 62) to Sibulan, Negros Oriental. There are jeeps and tricycles waiting at the port of Sibulan that all go to Dumaguete. The jeepney ride from Sibulan to Dumaguete City costs PhP 11for every person while the tricycle tends to be slightly pricey. Ask for directions to the pier in Dumaguete's boulevard and get on the boat to the Siquijor. There are different vessels going to Siquijor. The air-conditioned Ocean Jet costs P220 per passenger while the other fast crafts are around P120.
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| the port in Siquijor |
When you arrive at the port of Siquijor, you are greeted with crystal clear blue waters. It's one of the cleanest ports I've ever seen. It makes you really excited for what the island has to offer. The place is squeaky clean. It's really a refreshing break from the bustling city life. The life and time is slow in Siquijor. With the places and people to meet, time's not enough.
Aside from that, the residents in Siquijor are just generally nice and accommodating. Although I've encountered a few annoying ones, most of the people are happy and helpful. They're also very laidback and calm.
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| the empty streets in Siquijor |
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| schoolkids on a Saturday |
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| people (and animals) in Siquijor walk only! |
I'm looking forward to revisiting Siquijor next year. According to the locals, the peak season in the island is from October to April. It's the time when many foreign tourists flock the island. However, we went to Siquijor last month and found a decent number of Filipino tourists out and about. We're hoping to get back during the peak season and meet other travelers.
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