This century old balete (strangling fig or banyan) tree is the biggest in the entire island of Siquijor. Because of its eerie outline created by hundreds of roots and vines hanging down, the tree is believed to be enchanted.
Location Map
Siquijor’s biggest balete tree is located just along the main highway in Lazi, Siquijor.
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Siquijor has always been believed to be spooked with ghouls and other spirits like engkanto, manananggal, multo, aswang, tikbalang, sirena, diwata, tiyanak, nuno, halimaw, and other types of evil spirits or maligno.