A Quick Stop at the Pitogo Cliff of Siquijor

If ever you find yourself lost in the beauty of Siquijor someday, please don't skip visiting Pitogo Cliff. Well, honestly, there's not much to the place except for the iconic cliffs and the beautiful view. You don't even need to stay there for too long because there's not much you can do here other than jump off the cliffs. But I really want you to go here because I just think your Siquijor experience isn’t complete without it. Anyway, it won’t take much of your time.

When I went there, it was raining — and no, not just a simple drizzle, but raining very hard. The place is located somewhere in San Juan, Siquijor. It's pretty accessible because it's just near the roadside. Our vehicle couldn’t enter the premises of Pitogo Cliff because the path is too narrow. A scooter could probably fit, but I saw a lot of people just walking from the road to the entrance. It’s a rough and muddy road, but you can just go through it until you reach the entrance. At the entrance, there are a lot of food stalls and souvenir shops — but that’s not what we’re here for.

The moment you enter the gate, it feels like stepping into another world. You’ll need to pass through a bunch of palm trees to reach the cliff. But just as I was savoring my walk amidst the palm trees, feeling like royalty on a red carpet, the rain started to pour very hard. It began with a little drizzle and quickly turned into a storm-like downpour. Good thing there were some kubo in the area, and I found myself seeking refuge under those tiny roofs just to avoid getting completely soaked.

When the rain started to subside, I wasted no time and proceeded to the cliffs. I just thought the place offered a different kind of experience for visitors. I also noticed that it tends to get really crowded — and it was raining during our visit! I couldn’t imagine how many people go here on sunny days. But the view is spectacular. The water is so inviting, as if calling you to jump from the cliffs.

They have a designated area for diving here. If you really want to get the full experience, you can probably take a quick leap and enjoy the waters of Pitogo. I just think the water is too deep — and I’m sure anyone who’s into it will definitely love it.

Most people go here for pictures. Yes, all those beautiful cliffs and scenic views are made for Instagram. But of course, it’s still up to you how you want to experience the place. If you’re brave enough, you can go right to the highest cliff and strike a pose. I’m not sure if you're allowed to jump from there, but I would definitely not try it — unless guided or accompanied by someone experienced.

But was all the drenching in the rain and pushing through the crowd to reach the cliff worth it? It definitely was. We didn’t really stay long in the area because it was still drizzling, and we didn’t even try jumping off the cliff. But I think that’s everything about it.

Maybe, if we compare the whole Siquijor experience to a buffet, Pitogo Cliff is like one of those appetizers. You don’t dwell on them too much — but still, they’re part of the full experience.