Balete Tree, Sikihor island

Description and Is it Worth Visiting

Balete tree is an ancient tree that is believed to be over 400 years old. Locals tell legends that this tree was once enchanted by a witch, and now evil spirits live in its branches. Anyway, the ballet Tree is really unusual, is a parasite or a vampire: it starts growing on another tree, and then kills it.

For tourists, of course, the tree is not dangerous, but it is a very remarkable place that can be visited on the way during a trip along the ring road or to other attractions. At its foot is an artificial pool filled with fresh water from a natural source. In the pool Live small fish, which are used for the so-called Fish massage or Fish Spa. You can lower your feet into the water, and they will begin to bite the skin, eating old and dead areas, thereby renewing it. For this procedure, resorts usually pay money, but here it is conditionally free: you only have to pay 10 pesos for access to the attraction, and you can sit by the pool for as long as you want. There is also a cafe, a souvenir shop, a toilet.