Convent of Lazi
How to go to Siquijor
Cebu Pacific and Philippine airlines have regular trips to Dumaguete. Fares ranges from P1500 and above (One way, Non-promo fare).
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From Dumaguete port, there are ferries that has scheduled trips to Siquijor. In our case, our travel route was Dipolog-Dakak-Dapitan-Dumaguete and then Siquijor. We went with GL Shipping Lines’ promo fare of P400.00 at the time. We departed Dumaguete at 10:45 am.
How to get to Lazi Church and Convent
From port of Siquijor, we hired a tricycle driver to take us on a tour of Siquijor’s tourist spots. We made Dondeezco Beach resort as the base of our trip.
(For the detailed Siquijor trip, including trip and transpo expenses. Click HERE)
Where to Stay – Hotels and Resort in Siquijor
Dondeezco Beach resort is perfect for budget tourists looking for cheap accommodation in Siquijor. The resort is conveniently located near the beautiful white beach of Siquijor. It includes amenities like jacuzzi’s, billiards, videoke, gym, and aqua-sports facilities.
Contact Details of Dondeezco Beach Resort
website: http://dondeezco.com.ph
contact person: Dondeezco administration
phone: 09284143370
What to See in Lazi
Coming to Lazi, you’ll pass by the beautiful streets of Lazi. The road is decorated by these huge, old acacia trees, that is said to be as old as Lazi church itself. The church was built for Lazi’s patron saint: St. Isidore Labradore. This church is over a century old.
Lazi Church in Siquijor
On the other side of the church is the U-shaped Lazi convent, which is now turned into a tourist spot and a mini museum. The mini museum features items from Lazi convent and church, such as idols of saints made out of wood..an old typewriter.. and a friar’s diary.
An old friar's diary at the Lazi convent museum
Fees and Fares of the Tour
Tricycle tour in Siquijor: P800.00
Entrance fee to the Lazi museum : P20
Souvenirs in Siquijor
Duran’s Banana Chips – smallest size is about 35.00
Aswang T-shirt – (We werent able to find one, but they say it’s available there)
Gayuma – Seriously, though we didn’t buy one, they say its one item to take home from Siquijor.
More pictures of Siquijor and Lazi here:
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