Sunday, November 23, 2014

Iloilo tourist spots: Sicogon Island by Maylyn Santos (3)




Brgy. Buaya, Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo


We were planning to go to Iloilo but we don't know what place to go. My friend who lived in Guimaras suggested that we go to Sicogon Island. She said that Sicogon is an amazing island to go to. The island was one of the many beautiful attractions that graces the water of Northern Iloilo. And she said that it was popular during her mother's teenage years which is 70s to 80s because during her years "Sicogon Island Resort" was the reason why it's popular. She also said that before Boracay, Sicogon Island was the most popular destinations to go in Asia. 

At present, the island may not have luxurious accommodation or amenities but tourist or travelers can still visit the island to enjoy the picturesque sandy beaches, virgin forests, and clear blue water. Because I find it awesome to go. I asked my aunt to go there while we're in iloilo. I didn't regret going there since it was really beautiful. My family had fun to and said that Sicogon Island is the best. And you know what the sunrise view there was so amazing. It woke up early so I can see the sunrise they're boasting about. And it was worth waking up early for. 

The island has more to offer than their beautiful beach and excellent sunrise view. They have fun activities such as Scuba Diving, Snorkeling Indoor games and many more. One of the staff said that Sicogon Island is not only the place you can go there. One example of this is; Tumaquin Island which is located at the cost of Brgy. Buaya. You can go there by foot or by boat but only during low tide. Since we are a adventure loving family. We went there to scuba dive and snorkel. If you go there I recommend you to do what we did. The water was so amazing, I experienced a lot. Seeing beautiful corals, shells, and different kinds of fish. Amazing so amazing! 

Next morning, we went to Mt. Opao. The local guide who accompanied us said that the natural clean spring in Mt. Opao is the main water source of the island. If you want to see the over view of the island then it's best to go to Mt. Opao. We saw a magnificent view up there.  Our one and a half hike was worth it. The next place we went to is Sicogon Island Resort Ruins. I was curious since it was the resort that made the island famous. So we went there after having a sight seeing in the mountain. We saw the remains of the resort. The swimming pool that has become a pond. It was still beautiful as they've said so. 

The last place we explored is the beach in Dapdap, San Fernando. It was quiet and relaxing. The place was amazing to and a good place to have a picnic. But you need to have a large amount of sunscreen on your skin before you eat there. We weren't able to find a shady place. So we were sunburned but was worth it. Then the next morning we went home. It was a fun experience for us to go there. So if you don't know where to go. You should go there and have a wonderful time with your loved ones!   


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