Siquijor
Things to do in Siquijor: waterfalls, beaches
Photo: Lawrence Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Siquijor is small enough to circle by scooter in a day, and most of what draws visitors sits along or just off the coast road: a tiered waterfall, two well-known beaches, and the island’s long-standing reputation for traditional healers.
Cambugahay Falls: the tiered waterfall
A multi-level waterfall with a rope swing and a bamboo raft, one of the most visited single spots on the island.
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| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | ≈ ₱20-50 | Paid at the gate |
| Parking | ₱20 | |
| Rope swing | ₱20 per ride | Unlimited swings |
| Bamboo raft | ₱100 per ride |
Sourced against current visitor guides for Cambugahay Falls, last checked 11 October 2026.
Paliton and Salagdoong: the two headline beaches
Paliton, on the west coast, is widely rated the island’s best beach for white sand and sunset views. Salagdoong, on the east coast, is known for cliff jumping and snorkelling over a reef close to shore.
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| Beach | Entrance fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paliton Beach | ₱20 pp | West coast, best for sunset |
| Salagdoong Beach | ₱50 pp | Plus ₱10 for the adjoining forest reserve, cliff jumping and reef snorkelling |
Sourced against current visitor guides for both beaches, last checked 11 October 2026.
A traditional healer visit
Siquijor has a long-standing reputation for bolo-bolo healers and folk mysticism, most associated with San Antonio on the island’s north side. Some healers work the tourist circuit, easy to find through a driver or accommodation and used to visitors; others work from home for local patients and are reached only through word of mouth, and may decline a tourist visit. A session (hilot massage, a bolo-bolo reading, or a herbal or prayer-based treatment) typically runs ₱200-1,000 as a donation, fixed or by suggestion depending on the healer, and takes 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Healer session, donation | ≈ ₱200-1,000 | Fixed or by suggestion, ask first |
Sourced against a current visitor guide to Siquijor’s traditional healers, last checked 11 October 2026.
Dress modestly, bring small cash, and ask before photographing. A healer visit is a cultural practice some visitors take seriously and others treat as a curiosity, either way it is arranged with a driver, your accommodation, or a tour operator rather than something to show up for unannounced.
Getting between the stops
Most visitors rent a scooter, commonly ₱250-400 a day, and circle the coast road themselves at their own pace. A full-day van or tricycle tour with a driver covers the same main stops without needing to navigate, and can usually include the healer visit.
Sourced against current scooter rental listings for Siquijor, last checked 11 October 2026. Rental prices are often negotiable.
Where to base yourself
Siquijor town and San Juan, both on the main coast road, put you closest to the beaches and the port. I wrote the full breakdown in where to stay in Siquijor.
Before you go
Entrance fees at most stops are small and paid in cash on arrival, no advance booking is needed beyond arranging a scooter or a tour for the day. A session with me is the fastest way to ask how a Siquijor day fits into a wider Visayas trip, see also a 3-day Siquijor itinerary. Want to get in the water beyond the beaches, see Siquijor diving and Tulapos Marine Sanctuary for prices.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to visit Cambugahay Falls?
About ₱20-50 entrance, plus ₱20 for parking. The rope swing is ₱20 per ride with unlimited swings, and a bamboo raft ride is ₱100.
How much is the entrance fee for Paliton Beach?
₱20 per person. See Paliton and Salagdoong: the two headline beaches above for why it's the one most visitors rate highest.
How much does Salagdoong Beach cost to visit?
₱50 for the beach itself, with a separate ₱10 fee for the adjoining Salagdoong Forest Reserve. It is known for cliff jumping and snorkelling over the reef just offshore.
What is a Siquijor healer tour?
A visit to a traditional bolo-bolo healer, most associated with San Antonio on the island's north side. A session is typically a ₱200-1,000 donation, and some tour operators bundle a visit into a full-day island tour alongside the waterfalls and beaches.
How do I get around Siquijor to see these spots?
Scooter yourself, or book a van or tricycle tour with a driver. See Getting between the stops above for rough rental cost and sourcing.
How much should I budget per day for entrance fees in Siquijor?
The entrance fees on this page, plus Cambugahay's parking, add up to roughly ₱120-150 for Cambugahay Falls, Paliton and Salagdoong together, before the rope swing, the raft or a healer donation.
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