Major city · Philippines
Siquijor
Go for 2 nights, 3 if you dive: rent a scooter (₱250–350/day) and loop the coastal road once, sleeping in San Juan.
Siquijor is a small island province in the Visayas, about 22 km east of southern Negros, with a paved road around the coast and a mountainous interior. Most travellers arrive by ferry from Dumaguete and stay 2–3 nights in San Juan, using a rented scooter or tricycle to reach waterfalls, old churches and beaches. It is quiet, cheap and slow — not a place for a packed sightseeing schedule.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Jan–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Dec (typhoon season, rough ferry crossings)
- Airports
- Siquijor (no IATA code in sources) · DGT · TAG · CEB
- Nights
- 2–3
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Siquijor911 ▾
- National emergency911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Siquijor, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetySiquijor is a quiet, low-crime island; the real risks are scooter crashes on wet or gravel roads, strong currents at some beaches…
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSiquijor (no IATA code in sources) Siquijor Airport (Small airport with limited commercial flights, mainly from Cebu…
- Getting aroundOne paved road circles the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Beerbottle at a bar / can at a sari-sari store₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedDorm bed or fan room, a night, per person₱350 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedBeach resort double room, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBeach resort double room, a night, per room₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₱2,600 (≈ US$50) · High ₱5,000 (≈ US$90)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- Siquijor (no IATA code in sources) Siquijor Airport (Small airport with limited commercial flights, mainly from Cebu; check current schedules before relying on it.) · DGT Dumaguete (Sibulan) Airport (No international flights; domestic connections, then a short ferry to Siquijor town port.) · TAG Panglao (Bohol) Airport (Some international flights; onward ferry from Tagbilaran to Larena port.) · CEB Mactan-Cebu International (Main regional hub; fast ferry to Siquijor town with stops in Dumaguete and Tagbilaran.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Jan–May. Avoid: Jun–Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Aug (21 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Siquijor: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
21 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
One paved road circles the island. Rent a scooter (₱250–350 per day, 2016 prices — check) at the port, in San Juan or at most resorts; some resorts require bikes back by 6PM. Tricycles charge about ₱150–250 from Siquijor town to San Juan and around ₱1,000 for a full-day island tour (check). Jeepneys are cheapest (about ₱20 town to San Juan) but leave only when full. San Juan is spread out, so plan on wheels.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Apo Island
goDoor to door: Full day
Dive-shop boat trips from San Juan
Diving and snorkelling; book through an on-island dive shop.
Dumaguete
goDoor to door: 2–3 h
Ferry from Siquijor town port, about 45 min–1 h
Useful for onward flights and buses; several ferries daily.
Bohol (Tagbilaran)
overnightDoor to door: 4 h+
Ferry to Tagbilaran, about 3 h
Long crossing; treat as a transfer, not a day trip.
Cebu (Santander / Liloan)
overnightDoor to door: 5 h+
Ferry from Larena port to Liloan, then bus
Buses from Liloan run to Cebu City and along the west coast toward Moalboal.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
San Juan
Main tourist strip along several km of coast; resorts, dive shops, restaurants. Walkable only in parts — you will need a trike or scooter.
Siquijor town
Port, market, banks and ATMs, plus the church and belltower. Practical for a first or last night.
Larena
Second port, tourist information centre and police office next to the entrance; quieter base in the north.
Lazi and Maria (east coast)
Near Cambugahay Falls, the Lazi convent and Salagdoong Beach; remote, few services, best with your own transport.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,000–3,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beach resort double room1 × 2 nights × ₱1,800 | ₱3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₱2,600 | ₱10,400 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × ₱300 · check | ₱600 |
| Tricycle island day tour1 × ₱1,000 · check | ₱1,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₱500 | ₱1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,660 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,570 per person per day, bed included | ₱18,260≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in pesos; flights and long-distance ferries excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local meal (rice and viand) | ₱100–250 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Beer: bottle at a bar / can at a sari-sari store | ₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) / ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Jeepney, Siquijor town to San Juan | ₱20 (≈ under US$1) (2016 — check) |
| Tricycle, Siquijor town to San Juan | ₱150–250 (≈ US$3–5) (check) |
| Scooter rental, per day | ₱250–350 (≈ US$5–7) (2016 — check) |
| Dive tank for certified divers | ₱650 (≈ US$12) (2016 — check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules and operators change; confirm departure times and ports the day before you travel.
- ATMs are few: PNB in Larena (Visa only) and Metrobank in Siquijor town (Visa and Mastercard). Carry cash.
- Mobile data is limited to larger towns and patchy elsewhere; hotel WiFi is often slow.
- Some resorts ban outside food and drink, so budget for eating on site if you stay remote.
- Cantabon Cave is locked and needs a registered local guide; arrange it in town first.
- Riding a scooter here means gravel shoulders, dogs and rain — wear a helmet and check your travel insurance covers motorbikes.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- National emergency911
Embassy
No embassies on the island; the nearest consulates are in Cebu City and Manila. Check your country's embassy in Manila for after-hours numbers.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Dumaguete → Siquijor town: ₱120–200 (≈ US$3–4) fast, about ₱100 (≈ US$2) slow car ferry, 2 h (2016 — check)
- Fast ferry Cebu City → Siquijor town: about ₱1,300 (≈ US$25), 5 h with stops (2016 — check)
- Ferry Larena → Liloan (Santander): about ₱200 (≈ US$4), departs Liloan 10AM daily (check)
Say or show
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
- Magandang umaga — Good morning (ma-gan-DANG u-MA-ga)
- Magkano? — How much is it? (mag-KA-no)
- Nasaan ang CR? — Where is the toilet? (na-SA-an ang see-ar)
- Ito, please — This one, please (ee-TOH)
- Puwede bang card? — Can I pay by card? (pwe-DE bang card)
Cash is king here: withdraw in Siquijor town or Larena before heading to the east coast.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Siquijor. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Dec (typhoon season, rough ferry crossings) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry contract for Siquijor town and Larena ports: operator, crossing time, last departure, weather cancellation rung.
- Four scooter loops with fuel and rescue anchors: San Juan, Lazi, Maria, Larena.
- Place pages with verified entry rules (Cambugahay Falls, Salagdoong, Cantabon Cave, Lazi convent) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and missed-ferry fixtures so gates A–D can go green.