Hey Hivers!
Pitogo Cliff is a newly discovered beautiful spot in San Juan, Siquijor. In fact, our tour guide doesn't have any clue that this little paradise existed in their place. The new friend whose with me throughout this Siquijor trip suggested if we could visit the Pitogo Cliff since it was not included in the itinerary. What I liked to our driver/tour guide is that he is open to our suggestions, so he agreed.
We kept asking to San Juan locals if where we could find the Pitogo Cliff. Some locals don't also have idea where it is located. Until, we bumped someone who is familiar of the place. He instructed us which path to cross.
From the main road, we crossed this reddish pathway that some part of it were covered with greenery.
Although we were uncertain if this way is the right way but we continued hiking. We hiked for 3 minutes until we sighted the closed green gate. There's no signage bearing the name of the spot. We were confident that we were not got lost because of the entrance fee they posted outside the gate. We kept knocking the gate until we have seen a young woman who is approaching to the gate area. She opened the gate and asked us if we will visit the Pitogo Cliff. She instructed us to go straight but she collected first the entrance fee.
As we got inside, we don't see nice scenery. It seems that the place is mundane and has nothing wonderful scenery to offer. After we paid the entrance fee we walked further.
Few meters away from the gate, we already have seen an interesting view. We came closer until we saw the Pitogo Cliff. I uttered and told myself "This is a hidden paradise".
The rocks in the area are sharp that when you walk you have to be careful to avoid accident. The place is not safe for kids.
I stared first to the beautiful horizon before I moved and went to the other side.
I was not scared of getting sunburn. I explored the area under the heat of the sun. Although I could hardly tolerate the hot temperature but I endured the scorching heat because I don't want my time being wasted. Since I was already there, I should take the opportunity to explore the beauty of Siquijor.
I transferred to the other side and this scenery caught my attention. The crystal clear and calm water is inviting.
Both my friend and I agreed to go down. We checked the area if we could go the sea water. But we found out that the path going to the sea is hard and we need someone who can assist us. After few times of attempt to go to the sea water, we failed because no proper pathway and no railings.
The driver/tour guide shouted us to stop and don't pursue because it is not safe. We were also afraid because we were uncertain of our safety.
The Pitogo Cliff is like a hidden paradise. If you're not searching for it you won't be able to find it. It is hard to find because the pathway going to the spot is mundane and it seems there's no interesting spot in the place.
But once you found it, you can truly be left in awe and uttered "this is a hidden paradise".
Do you also like the place? Drop a comment below.
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