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Dumaguete Philippine Destination Guide
Dumaguete City is the capital, principal seaport , and largest city of Negros Oriental. The city is nicknamed The City of Gentle People. Referred to as a university town because of the presence of Silliman University, six other universities and colleges, the city is a popular educational destination for students of surrounding provinces and cities in Visayas and Mindanao.
There are numerous attractions: some of the best dive sites in the world namely Apo Island and Sumilon Island; one of most diverse marine ecosystem in the World, - specially Apo Island's beautiful corals and marine life in this Marine Preserve managed by Silliman University.
Dolphin and whale watching in nearby Bais Bay, Spelunking in Mabinay Cave System, Hiking to the three lakes on top of Mt Talinis are just some of the sights one can visit to make your visit in Dumaguete complete.
Action Activities
Bais frolicking dolphins and whales - A scenic cruise through the Tanon Strait lying between Negros Oriental and Cebu Island, we proceed towards Bais, home to frolicking dolphins and whales.
Magical diving trip in Apo Island - Apo Island is located about 5 km off the southeast coast of Negros Island and south of Dumaguete City. You can reach Apo Island by boat from Silliman Beach, on the North side of Dumaguete.
Trekking in Lakes Balinsasayaw & Balanan - Trekking along the lush greenery of huge trees, giant ferns and exotic plants. Clinging on barks and branches of trees are wild orchids rare to Find.
Bayawan & Mabinay Spelunking - Mabinay is an upland municipality situated 88 kilometers north of Dumaguete City right near the provincial boundary of Negros Oriental and Occidental.
White Water Canyons - Discover with us canyoning in Central Visayas! All the best spots and reccommended operators for canyoning in Central Visayas.
Mountain Climbing - Mt. Talinis and Mt. Kanlaon - If you're ready to prove yourself that you're more of a nature-lover. We provide you with some of the best experiences you can think of.
Going around Dumaguete
Notes: When travelling around Dumaguete, people don't usually indicate street names to drivers of the tricycles.They just tell them the name of the establishment or some popular landmark nearby.
From the airport to the city center:
1. If you're arriving at the airport and have a hotel reservation, many can arrange car transportation or a taxi.
2. However, pedicabs (motorcycles with welded-on sidecars) are plentiful and allow economical door-to-door transportation.It costs P100-P120 to the city center [December 2008].
Motorcycles are also very popular among the locals - make friends and do a little back riding from place to place. Make sure you drive along the Boulevard (pronounced "Booleebard.")
Motor bikes Rental can be arranged at several shops in the area along Perdices St., at corners Pinili and Sta. Rosa Streets.
Warning: A 300 peso taxi ride to the city center (known as "downtown") is too much.You can choose not to take the taxi.
Note: There is no currency exchange at the Dumaguete Airport.Make sure you have enough of the local currency.
Food Adventure
* Try the tempura at the boulevard.
* Cafe Antonio at the Spanish Heritage Building, Boulevard Area.[3]
* Sans Rival - Try the famous sans rival cake and other amazing cakes baked by one of the oldest cake shops in the city.Basic pasta and salad dishes are also available.
* For low key good value meals Food Net one street back from Rizal Blvd serves dishes from P30 upwards.
* The Why Not? Disco / Restaurant also on Rizal Blvd has a good deli. The restaurant is excellent and has a wide variety of dishes.
* Tasters - For burgers and other snack meals. This is a favorite among the locals.Most expensive item on the menu costs P50 (January 2009)
* Honeycomb Tourist Inn, Rizal Boulevar. Try the mouthwatering Crispy Pata,Sizzling Pochero, Special Kinilaw and super yummy Leche Flan edit
* Le Chalet, Boulevard. Salads, Pasta, other types of European and American food.Decent prices. edit
* Jo's Chicken Inato, (Just tell the driver that you want to eat at Jo's.). Some of the best chicken in the city.Favorite among locals and tourists.
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