ENCHANTED ISLAND OF SIQUIJOR
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Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country, in terms of population as well as land area (after Camiguin and Batanes). For a time it was part of Negros Oriental. Mount Malabahoc (locally known as Mount Bandilaan) reaches about 628 meters in elevation, the highest point on the island.
Called Isla del Fuego or the "Island of Fire" during the Spanish colonial period, Siquijor is commonly associated with mystic traditions that the island's growing tourism industry capitalizes on.
Siquijor's long ago reputation as a place of magic and sorcery both attracts visitors and keeps them away. Siquijor is also well known for its festivals that focus on primitive healing rituals where incantations are sung while the old folks make potions out of herbs, roots, insects and tree barks. In hushed talks, locals would share a story or two about folk legends pointing to the existence of witchcraft and witches in the island.
Among the many attractions are the beaches, caves, waterfalls, Bandilaan Natural Park, and butterfly sanctuary. White sand beaches make up most of the 102-kilometer coastline of Siquijor.
SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siquijor
White Sand BeachesThe island is dotted with beautiful white sand beaches. There are kilometers of beaches and bays. Some of these are already developed into resorts.
Marine SanctuariesThere are 10 declared marine sanctuaries and one marine reserve that contain abundant species of fishes, corals, seagrasses and other waterlife. These are excellent attractions for diving enthusiasts.
CavesApproximately over 45 caves have been identified throughout the island, the most famous of which is Cantabon Cave located within the municipality of Siquijor that contains huge chambers with abundant deposits of stalactites and a subterranean stream. Other caves that have already been assessed by researchers include Eugenia Cave in Luzong, Siquijor; Boljo Cave in Ponong, Siquijor; Cangmatnog cave in Cangmatnog, Siquijor; Mt. Bandilaan Cave in Bandilaan, Siquijor and Sam-ang Cave, Caipilan, Siquijor.
Springs and WaterfallsInclude the Capilay Spring Park in San Juan and Cambugahay falls in Lazi with a series of low-level waterfalls and descending cool pools of water.
Natural Park and ForestIncludes Bandilaan Natural Park located at the center of the island with an average elevation of 300 masl with the highest peak of 557 meters. Bulalakaw Forest Reservation in San Juan is one of the islands remaining virgin forests with caves and small springs. It is the habitat of several endangered plants and animal species.
SORCES:http://siquijor.gov.ph/tourism.php
Called Isla del Fuego or the "Island of Fire" during the Spanish colonial period, Siquijor is commonly associated with mystic traditions that the island's growing tourism industry capitalizes on.
Siquijor's long ago reputation as a place of magic and sorcery both attracts visitors and keeps them away. Siquijor is also well known for its festivals that focus on primitive healing rituals where incantations are sung while the old folks make potions out of herbs, roots, insects and tree barks. In hushed talks, locals would share a story or two about folk legends pointing to the existence of witchcraft and witches in the island.
Among the many attractions are the beaches, caves, waterfalls, Bandilaan Natural Park, and butterfly sanctuary. White sand beaches make up most of the 102-kilometer coastline of Siquijor.
SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siquijor
White Sand BeachesThe island is dotted with beautiful white sand beaches. There are kilometers of beaches and bays. Some of these are already developed into resorts.
Marine SanctuariesThere are 10 declared marine sanctuaries and one marine reserve that contain abundant species of fishes, corals, seagrasses and other waterlife. These are excellent attractions for diving enthusiasts.
CavesApproximately over 45 caves have been identified throughout the island, the most famous of which is Cantabon Cave located within the municipality of Siquijor that contains huge chambers with abundant deposits of stalactites and a subterranean stream. Other caves that have already been assessed by researchers include Eugenia Cave in Luzong, Siquijor; Boljo Cave in Ponong, Siquijor; Cangmatnog cave in Cangmatnog, Siquijor; Mt. Bandilaan Cave in Bandilaan, Siquijor and Sam-ang Cave, Caipilan, Siquijor.
Springs and WaterfallsInclude the Capilay Spring Park in San Juan and Cambugahay falls in Lazi with a series of low-level waterfalls and descending cool pools of water.
Natural Park and ForestIncludes Bandilaan Natural Park located at the center of the island with an average elevation of 300 masl with the highest peak of 557 meters. Bulalakaw Forest Reservation in San Juan is one of the islands remaining virgin forests with caves and small springs. It is the habitat of several endangered plants and animal species.
SORCES:http://siquijor.gov.ph/tourism.php