Guyam Island

On our third day in Siargao, we were told by Wave Cave’s lodge caretaker, Kuya Manny, that our three-part island hopping activities will kick off in Guyam Island. In the Bicol region, guyam means langgam or ant. And so when the word guyam was mentioned I immediately thought of an ant and its minuscule size. Wonderful beaches really make me ecstatic that I sometimes forget things including asking why Guyam was named as such.

I have been reading blog posts about Guyam Island and kept on getting the same thing.

• powdery sand
• clear water
• coconut trees
• rock formations within the beach
• strong winds from the Pacific
• uninhabited
• 10-minute away from General Luna
• across it is a good spot for surfing
• perfect for overnight camping
• can be reached by kayak

I’ve been to the place and all that I have read were all true.

So why am I still writing this when much about Guyam has already been said? I guess there’s nothing more that I can add up to those list of things that you will keep on getting from the internet aside from these few:

• Guyam Island has been photographed and featured in the cover of Lonely Planet year 2002
• landing fee for those who do not intend to use the cottage is Php 40 ($1)
• cottage rental is Php 200 ($5) regardless of the number of people who will use it or how long you’ll be staying
• aside from the cottages, the beach has benches perfect for relaxation
• hammocks can be tied to the palm trees in the island

In Guyam Island, you will definitely not be uyam. #ibeteveryonereadingthiswillgooglewhatuyammeans