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Siquijor
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Siquijor is a small island in Visayas.
[edit] Get in
There is frequent passenger boat traffic from Dumaguete. There are also direct boats to the Tagbilaran.
[edit] Get around
http://www.siquijordirectory.com . Siquijor Island, Philippines Free Web Directory. Your living and travel guide of the island.
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The waterfalls are good for swimming.
Caving
Monastry
Buterfly Park
Old Tree
Nice local people
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Scuba Diving There is really good diving around the island, especially in southern end. http://www.philippinenforum.net/thread.php?threadid=23787
Dive shops on the island also make trips all the way to the Apo Island (excellent!) and Baligasac.
- Siquijor Dive Safari, Tubod, San Juan, Siquijor, ☎ 63 0 354-815089 (tatarelacion@yahoo.com). edit
Protestant Church services at "Seaside", Siquijor town. "Greater Grace Christian Community Church" (http://ggchome.blogspot.com/)
Visit Bolo Bolo, Shamen and witches
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2x ATM in Larena (allied bank)
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In Siquijor town:
Joyjoy's Restaurant. located at the beginning of he Pier of Siquijor town.
Sakura Restuarant. located in the center of town. They have a variety of dishes. P 40 and up. Great chicken curry and soups.
Sammy's Pizza. located right in the center.
Villa Marmarine. located three kilometers north of Siquijor going towards Larena. Good food, maybe the best on the island.
In Larena:
Crosspoint. located in center of town.
All the resorts offer decent meals, but are expensive. These towns are small and everybody knows where the resto's are.
Just a note: Siquijor is the name of BOTH the capital town and the Island.
- Al Capone's Pizzeria, Marjunnix Building, Siquijor, Siquijor (Corner Logarta & Legaspi Streets), ☎ 3442260. 10AM - Midnight. Siquijor's best pizza using 100% imported meats and chesses. Awesome sandwiches on french baguettes! edit
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Most people stay in some resort next to the beach around the island. One quiet and bit remote option is Kiwi in northwest tip of the island. If you don't mind staying away from the beach try Swiss Star in Siquijor town. It's a good value for money.
Casa de la Playa ( http://www.siquijorcasa.com/beach_resort_siquijor.htm ) is a great little resort with different cottages form P 800 and up. Nice restaurant. Nice white beach; great for swimming. Casa de la Playa is a great place to rest and read a book, no T.V. Cell: 09173232656
Dastraum Same owner as Joyjoy's restaurant. Rooms for P 300 and up. Talk to Joyjoy at her restaurant.
Villa Marmarine Near Siquijor Town on the way to Larena. It has a decked restaurant and a clean kitchen with very good food. There are grand and unique cottages of various size and cost. All have sea views. The landscaped beach is well maintained and cleaned every morning. There are lots of hammocks and a pleasant garden with soft grass. Free WI-FI. http://www.marmarine.jp/en/index.html
Norwegian Dream www.thenorwegiandream.com
[edit] Contact
[edit] Get out
boats to dumangete and cebu
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