How to Get There: Siquijor from Dumaguete

This is a continuation of my How to Go to Siquijor series. If you haven't already, you can read my guide on how to go to Siquijor from Cebu by boat HERE. In this post, I will share my guide on how to you can go to Siquijor via Dumaguete. Dumaguete is a popular jump-off point for Siquijor. You can reach Dumaguete by boat from Cebu and Mindanao. There are also some flights by CebuPacific in Dumaguete from Manila and Cebu. You can also travel by land from Negros Occidental to Dumaguete. In this post, I will give you the most comprehensive guide on how to go to Siquijor via Dumaguete, with some insights and tips.

Siquijor 2017 -- Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Because Siquijor is surrounded by marine resource-rich seas, it is no doubt that marine life is bountiful in the island. There are several marine sanctuaries in the island and illegal fishing has been greatly reduced, if not eliminated. The Tulapos Marine Sanctuary is one of the oldest marine sanctuaries created in the island. It is definitely not the only marine sanctuary. Because the seas surrounding Siquijor is part of the very rich Bohol Sea, it is not a surprise that the Tulapos Marine Sanctuary would share in this abundance.

One Day Guide to Visita Iglesia in Siquijor

Siquijor is a pretty small island that you can tour on a day (or half a day if you don't stop over). Like many small towns in the Philippines, Siquijor is composed mainly of Roman Catholics although I must say that there are a lot of other religions practiced in the island, including Aglipayan, Protestantism, Jehovah's Witness, Iglesia ni Christo, Adventist. The most popular tour in the island would the the Visita Iglesia, not only for Catholics but for anyone, mostly because the island's churches are not just a symbolism of a religion but also the symbolism of the island's history.