A Scenic View of Salagdoong White Beach Resort in Siquijor

This place is very awesome and I like the clear blue water perfect for a real getaway which owned by the government as per my guide driver but the beach is really inviting. So I immediately grabbed my things and take a quick swim & dive on the water. Also, saw the limestone mountain, white sand cove and coral littered in the beach area. The facilities like restaurant, cottages, comfort room and swimming pool but not functional that time but I think a lot of people would love & enjoy the place every single moment of your stay. There's no entrance fee during my visit and one of the non-touristy beaches in the Philippines, though this is a public beach. It's not crowded and doesn't have a party atmosphere, you can enjoy & relax all the way. From the other side of the mountain cliff is a platform constructed where you can dive or slide on the side.

Overall, a very nice place to unwind and relax from all the bustle of city life or from the busy work environment.  You can also stay for a night there because they provide rooms and tent for you ranging 800 to 1500 depending on number of person per room.

Passing Through Salagdoong Forest in Maria, Siquijor Province

I love the scenery going to the white beach resort of Salagdoong in Maria, Siquijor. I'm riding habal-habal or single motorcycle during the trip and luckily the weather is fine & sunny. The area is consist of different trees like ipil-ipil, coconut, molave & many more which forming like a tunnel shed.  It is a rough road track going to the main beach area. A man made forest is a part of the local government in Siquijor reforestation program which conserving the nature location of the area. Did you know that the name Salagdoong was taken from a bird's nest which is abundant in the town of Maria. I experienced one of the kind adventure!

 

The Famous Statue of Santa Rita De Casia or Black Magic Mary

I saw this place from my co-blogger and I immediately push through my visit to Siquijor from my Dumaguete Trip. As per my habal - habal driver the statue thought to be a ghost by some tourists because her eyes is so creepy and holds a small human skull and a crucifix. It's enclosed in a glass situated at the right side of the altar. Before it was hidden from the public view because of some attempt to steal the antique statue. After visiting the place we proceed to Salagdoong Beach Resort and continue my solo day-trip to the Island of Fire - Siquijor Province.

Visiting The Santa Maria Church in Siquijor

It is also known as the Church of the Divine Providence in the town of Maria. Around 20-30 minutes travel from Lazi town and seeing the most controversial statue of named as " Black Magic Maria" located in Poblacion, Maria, Siquijor Province. Its entrance looks to be made of old limestone & sea corals which is still looks sturdy however was stained with black due to its old century church was built in 1880. The church is simple yet interesting to explore and made me one of the best church in the country.  There's also a stations of the cross paintings on the wall. What is interesting about my first visit inside the church is the famous Sta Rita De Cascia of Siquijor or Black Magic Maria which holds a small skull of human and a crucifix. 

How to Get to Cambugahay Falls in Siquijor

Going to Cambugahay Falls Siquijor:

From Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental take a ferry boat & fast craft. Travel time is 1 hour. Upon arriving to Larena Port in Siquijor you can hire habal-habal or tricyle going to the town of Lazi. From Lazi Town you can divert to a new scenic road that traverses Siquijor through the area. It's about 10-15 minutes travel and it's worth visiting. Passing the main roadside parking area where some locals selling drinks and foods. You need to pay for the entrance fee of Php 30.00 per person. You'll reach the sign board at the side of the road. When you get there, you have to pass 136 steps going down to the main falls and worth the many steps down to get there and some area has muddy surface without stones so be careful going down.

Cambugahay Falls in Siquijor | My Favorite Spot & Attraction

After visiting the impressive Church of Lazi & Old Convent. We proceed to Cambugahay Falls which is one of my favorite spot in the province. From the parking area, I pay for the entrance fee of Php 30.00 per head at the roadside some locals selling cold drinks & foods. There are 135 steps without a guardrail  down to this fast flowing of water in the main area. It is nice to swim and great spot for photography. Also, there are small pools of water where one can set and have a spa type affect as the water rushes pass you. It's so enchanting and just marvel the beauty of the falls which has 3 levels and really fantastic sight. The surroundings are very green and water is plunging down in few stages of the falls. 

The only thing that they should install is a safe handle going down & up for senior citizens. Dont miss it when traveling the province of Siquijor because it is really beautiful and you will forget your stress.