Guidebook for Dumaguete
Getting Around
Dumaguete Sibulan Airport offers connections to Manila, Cebu, Davao (via Cebu) and Cagayan de Oro. The airport buildings are currently renewed and extended.
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Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport
Dumaguete Sibulan Airport offers connections to Manila, Cebu, Davao (via Cebu) and Cagayan de Oro. The airport buildings are currently renewed and extended.
Terminal for the yellow Ceres Liner buses.
Here the buses to all neighboring towns and to Cebu depart.
Located near Robinson’s Place
Ceres Terminal
Terminal for the yellow Ceres Liner buses.
Here the buses to all neighboring towns and to Cebu depart.
Located near Robinson’s Place
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of activities during nighttime.
Nice atmosphere for strolling around in the evening.
Named after the Filipino hero José Rizal, who was one of the masterminds of the uprising against the Spanish colonial power. He was executed by the Spanish in 1896.
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Rizal Boulevard
Rizal BoulevardLots of activities during nighttime.
Nice atmosphere for strolling around in the evening.
Named after the Filipino hero José Rizal, who was one of the masterminds of the uprising against the Spanish colonial power. He was executed by the Spanish in 1896.
Sightseeing
One of the top 5 universities in the Philippines. Founded in 1901 by the retired American business man Dr. Silliman and American missionaries. Wide campus with large acacia trees and broad walkways. Also includes a small museum about ancient Filipino culture.
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Silliman University
1 Hibbard AveOne of the top 5 universities in the Philippines. Founded in 1901 by the retired American business man Dr. Silliman and American missionaries. Wide campus with large acacia trees and broad walkways. Also includes a small museum about ancient Filipino culture.
Another historic landmark of Dumaguete, neighboring the Belfry tower. Built in the years between 1754 and 1776.
St Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral
Perdices StreetAnother historic landmark of Dumaguete, neighboring the Belfry tower. Built in the years between 1754 and 1776.
This market is only on Wednesdays in Zamboangita, a small town where the boats to Apo Island take off. It is a place where local farmers and fishermen offers fresh fruits or seafood. It’s also a livestock market, where carabaos (water buffalos) , cows, pigs and other animals are sold. But also any other kind of local products can be purchased at this place.
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Malatapay Livestock Market
Malatapay RoadThis market is only on Wednesdays in Zamboangita, a small town where the boats to Apo Island take off. It is a place where local farmers and fishermen offers fresh fruits or seafood. It’s also a livestock market, where carabaos (water buffalos) , cows, pigs and other animals are sold. But also any other kind of local products can be purchased at this place.
Nice illumination, only opened for visitors during Christmas season. Small admission fee. The Christmas house is the private residence of Dr. Absin, an anesthesiologist, with an obsession for decoration and for collecting antiques.
Christmas House
143 Hibbard AveNice illumination, only opened for visitors during Christmas season. Small admission fee. The Christmas house is the private residence of Dr. Absin, an anesthesiologist, with an obsession for decoration and for collecting antiques.
Nature
Apo is a small volcanic island about 30km south of Dumaguete. It’s one of the best marine sanctuaries and an ideal spot for diving and snorkeling. Someone also has the chance to swim with the amazing sea turtles.
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APO Island
Apo is a small volcanic island about 30km south of Dumaguete. It’s one of the best marine sanctuaries and an ideal spot for diving and snorkeling. Someone also has the chance to swim with the amazing sea turtles.
On the neighboring island of Cebu it’s possible to watch the giant whale sharks. You can either just sit in the boat or dive and snorkel with the whale sharks. Boats only operate in the forenoon, limited number of visitors per day.
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Oslob Whaleshark Watching Briefing area
Natalio Bacalso AvenueOn the neighboring island of Cebu it’s possible to watch the giant whale sharks. You can either just sit in the boat or dive and snorkel with the whale sharks. Boats only operate in the forenoon, limited number of visitors per day.
The Casaroro Falls near the town of Valencia can only be accessed by going down about 300+ steps into a deep valley. After that you have to climb over or pass through a lot of rocks and slippery boulders. This trail is not for kids or elderly people. However the sight of the falls is really great. You can also take a refreshing bath near the falls.
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Casaroro Falls
Taft StreetThe Casaroro Falls near the town of Valencia can only be accessed by going down about 300+ steps into a deep valley. After that you have to climb over or pass through a lot of rocks and slippery boulders. This trail is not for kids or elderly people. However the sight of the falls is really great. You can also take a refreshing bath near the falls.
The Pulangbato or Red Rocks Fall are located near the town of Valencia, just about a 30 Minutes drive from Dumaguete. On the way to the Falls you will pass by a scenic spot called Red River Valley with big reddish boulders in the river bed. It’s possible to swim in the refreshing water below the Falls
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Pulangbato Falls Valencia
The Pulangbato or Red Rocks Fall are located near the town of Valencia, just about a 30 Minutes drive from Dumaguete. On the way to the Falls you will pass by a scenic spot called Red River Valley with big reddish boulders in the river bed. It’s possible to swim in the refreshing water below the Falls
After watching the whale sharks in Oslob someone can make a short boat trip to Sumilon Island (15-20 minutes). This island is privately owned and contains a resort. However the sandbar in front of the island can be used for a small fee for swimming or snorkeling.
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Sumilon Island Sand Bar
After watching the whale sharks in Oslob someone can make a short boat trip to Sumilon Island (15-20 minutes). This island is privately owned and contains a resort. However the sandbar in front of the island can be used for a small fee for swimming or snorkeling.
Osmeña Peak is located in Cebu Island near the town of Dalaguete. The distance to Oslob is about 50 km and the trip takes about 1h 20min. The mountain scenery is similar to the Chocolate Hills in Bohol.
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Osmeña Peak
Osmeña Peak is located in Cebu Island near the town of Dalaguete. The distance to Oslob is about 50 km and the trip takes about 1h 20min. The mountain scenery is similar to the Chocolate Hills in Bohol.
After watching the whale sharks in Oslob it’s a good idea to make a detour to the nearby Tumalog Waterfalls
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Tumalog-Wasserfälle
Brgy Natalio Bacalso AvenueAfter watching the whale sharks in Oslob it’s a good idea to make a detour to the nearby Tumalog Waterfalls