Siquijor put a spell to every tourist from westerns to migrants
Siquijor Island is one of the unique destinations in the Philippines consisting about 7000 island. It’s known for mysterious other world of witchcraft and the unknown over 400 years. Yet the island is one of the most visited tourist attraction in the Philippines.
CebuTrip exclusive interview with Japan’s Goodwill Ambassador Yoshito Harada has all the answers to our curiosity.
In the photo: Mr. Harada also known as Derman moved to
Siquijor on 2004 after 36 years as a teacher. With experienced in teaching for
three counties it was his que to have an incredible experience in running a hotel
named Villa Mar Marin ( Villa Marmarine)
in Siquijor.
Siquijor is filled with a nature cultural attraction
Siquijor is about the size of Miyakojima takes 80 km. The island is enjoyed with walking and bike rental or tricycle. Island hopping with the guidance of Tricycle driver Niorito for 1200 Php per day.
Balete Tree
The tremendous balete tree (banyan tree), estimated to be 400 years old and believed by some enchantment. In front of the tree is a spring feed pool filled with fish nibbling dangle your feet in for a fish spa.
Lazi Church
Flanked by centuries- old acacia trees, the oldest Catholic convent in the Philippines, a magnificent timber and stone villa, creaky in with age and eerily serene.
Cambugahay Falls
Tourist can experience a Tarzan, these refreshing falls is a popular swimming spot.
In the photo: The water from the photo may look cloudy because of the rainy season when we took a visit but if the weather is good the water is guaranteed to be clear.
Charisma Beach
Guiwanon Spring Park
Surrounded by mangroves trees. It’s very cool and relaxing.
The mystery of Siquijor Island. Let’s experience magic.
Magic 1: The human healing
The Siquijor healers have its multiple special powers, considered as witch.
In the Photo: Is mysterious woman Carmen fined a bad sense in the body in just a rub of oil marinated herbs. Healing that activates the human healing forced by wisdom that has been inherited from its ancestors. “Mr. Nante intended dubious magic ad I think that it was inherited from his Grandma” says Harada.
Magic 2: Bewitched by the popular souvenir
Love Potion.
Mr. Harada and the healer become popular and
got of number of customers and TV interview after the love potion was
formulated and now soaring its popularity among tourists.
In the Photo: Is the Love Potion souvenir house in Siquijor
Magic 3: An exceptionally mysterious healing surgery
A bottle of glass of water containing black stone and put against the affected area while taking blow and bubble through a straw, if the water turns into a cloudy little by little it means that the bad sense in your body transferred in the water.
If you visit Siiquijor, we can only recommend Villa Mar
Marine.
Harada’s management Villa Mar Marin has been featured in the world’s largest travel guide book Lonely Planet which was called as the jewel resort.
Completely different compared to the other island, you will embrace the genuine authentic culture and warm experience. 10% of the hotel are used in the educational support for the children of Siquijor.
Type of room: "Cottage 1"
The first floor is a double bed, two is a single family sized bed on the loft with open air.
Type of room: "Cottage 2"
It is closest to the ocean front with an accessible view of the sea.
COCO is your friend dog in the hotel
In the Photo:Coco is the hotel dog that will greet you.
In the photo: Banana and moringa Smoothie,
Moringa is known as a miracle plant.
In the photo: Filipino Chef chooses a menu that suite the Japanese. Fried eggs they uses egg from local poultry, and homemade bread.
Let’s support Mr. Harada’s advocacy in supporting the children who wants to learn. Come visit Siquijor!! Bewitched by the island’s magical culture and help for childrens education in staying at Villa Mar Marin.