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This island is a home to "pawikan" or universally known as tortoise. They come here to lay eggs and they come back after several weeks for their hatchlings. Ironically, the term "panikian" is not in any way associated with "pawikan." The former refers to bats. The islet on the picture is not the island itself, but it is within the bounds of Panikian Island. Not too many people come here because the government is trying to allow tortoises to lay their eggs without human intervention. In line with that, there are "bantay-dagat" authorities assigned here to guard the vicinity from intruders and from people who illegally catch tortoises. It's truly a home away from home. It relaxes the mind, body, heart and soul. Happy travels, Star, Iligan City, PH
This island is a home to "pawikan" or universally known as tortoise. They come here to lay eggs and they come back after several weeks for their hatchlings. Ironically, the term "panikian" is not in any way associated with "pawikan." The former refers to bats. The islet on the picture is not the island itself, but it is within the bounds of Panikian Island. Not too many people come here because the government is trying to allow tortoises to lay their eggs without human intervention. In line with that, there are "bantay-dagat" authorities assigned here to guard the vicinity from intruders and from people who illegally catch tortoises. It's truly a home away from home. It relaxes the mind, body, heart and soul. Happy travels, Star, Iligan City, PH
I, together with other outdoor enthusiasts, went to an island in the Southern Mindanao called Panikian Island where "pawikans" lay their eggs. I have witnessed such extraordinary beauty of nature and felt really relieved that I was in there, right at that very moment. I traveled with nice people. Everything turned out great. However, it's not an easy-access kind of island. If you want to come here, you have to negotiate with fishermen very well. It is even better if you travel in group so expenses are shared. It'd be costly for solo travellers. We traveled from the port to the island for 45 minutes by mini boat or locally known as "banca." The best part of this journey was the fresh seafoods sold to us cheap.
Coco Grove Beach Resort

Coco Grove Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
Tubod San Juan Siquijor Island
Stay at this beach hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews)
A majority of our family stay with kids at Coco Grove was spectacular. We’d choose this resort anytime. The only minor bummer was that not all staff provided the same high-quality service as the rest.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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The Bruce Resort

The Bruce Resort

3 out of 5
Siquijor Circumference Rd San Juan Siquijor
The price is AU$94 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$94
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Paliton Beach and Hambilica Firefly Hatchery And ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
Great location, very close to the white sand beach. The room was spacious with a big porch overlooking the property and very clean with all the things we needed like kettle, big bottle of drinking water, hygiene kit, utensils and tableware. The staff were very accommodating from reception to housekeeping ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Resort Deja Vu

Resort Deja Vu

3.5 out of 5
Candanay sur Siquijor Siquijor
The price is AU$129 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$129
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Siquijor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Dacanay Cave and Siquijor Butterfly Sanctuary are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
We very much enjoyed our stay. A nice, quiet place with very friendly staff.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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The Bruce Resort

The Bruce Resort

3 out of 5
Siquijor Circumference Rd San Juan Siquijor
Stay at this aparthotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Paliton Beach and Hambilica Firefly Hatchery And ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
Great location, very close to the white sand beach. The room was spacious with a big porch overlooking the property and very clean with all the things we needed like kettle, big bottle of drinking water, hygiene kit, utensils and tableware. The staff were very accommodating from reception to housekeeping ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Vida Homes Condo Resort

Vida Homes Condo Resort

4 out of 5
Washington Street, District 3 Dauin Negros Oriental
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Dauin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Vidal Homes Resort in Dauin was a really enjoyable stay. MJ, Tes, and Jerson were my favorite staff members—both were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely accommodating the whole time. The restaurant food was amazing, and the overall service stood out. Every staff member consistently greeted ...

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

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DRAKO VILLAS

3.5 out of 5
cansayang San Juan Central Visayas
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