Destination Siquijor

Located in San Juan on Siquijor Island, CocoRico is a seaside bar and restaurant where you can watch the sunset over a cocktail. In the evening, things get livelier with games such as beer pong and giant Jenga, plus DJ sets on some nights. It's an easy place to meet fellow travellers and locals.

La Canopée, at Lambojon Terraces on Siquijor Island, is a café perched above lush tropical greenery. It’s a place to enjoy a coffee or a drink while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding forest. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the scenery alone makes it worth a stop.

Located on Lala-o Bridge, also known as Sunset Bridge, in San Juan on Siquijor Island, Lekwed Beachbar is a small open-air bar overlooking the sea. It opens in the late afternoon, as the bridge comes to life and locals and travelers gather to watch the sunset with a drink in hand.

Located near Lazi on Siquijor Island, Cambugahay Falls is known for its natural turquoise pools surrounded by tropical greenery. You can swim, explore the different pools and swing into the water using ropes, Tarzan-style. It's a refreshing and fun place to spend a few hours.

In San Juan on Siquijor Island, Roadside Diners is a casual eatery popular with both locals and travelers. The menu offers a variety of dishes, especially sizzling plates: generously seasoned food served on hot plates that arrive at your table still crackling. It's an unpretentious spot where the food is the main attraction.

Located in San Juan on Siquijor Island, Charisma Beach Resort is a small beachfront hotel with simple rooms, a courtyard swimming pool and direct access to a semi-private beach with sun loungers. Its west-facing location makes it a lovely spot to watch the sunset over the sea.

Located in San Juan on Siquijor Island, Reef Turtle Dive Center is a small dive shop offering shore dives straight from the beach. The surrounding reefs are home to colorful corals, tropical fish, nudibranchs and sea turtles. It's a convenient way to explore Siquijor's underwater world without having to get on a boat.

Apo Island is a small island off the coast of Negros in the Philippines, known for its marine sanctuary, protected since the 1980s. Thanks to the local community's involvement in preserving the coral reefs, the island is home to impressive marine biodiversity, including many green sea turtles. From Siquijor, several operators offer day trips, generally including a boat crossing, several snorkeling sessions and lunch. It's quite a touristy activity, but a great opportunity to see turtles in their natural habitat.

Located in Lazi on Siquijor Island, the Old Enchanted Balete Tree is a centuries-old tree surrounded by local legends. At its base, a natural spring feeds a pool of fish that nibble away dead skin from visitors’ feet. It's an outdoor fish spa that has become a small tourist attraction on the island.