6 WAYS TO ENJOY DUMAGUETE CITY

Dumaguete City is a favorite place to go of divers and  nature lovers.  Dumaguete City can also be jump off point to many distinations like Siquijor, Bohol, Cebu, Bacolod ,etc.

Here’s “Top on My List” 6 Ways to Enjoy Dumaguete City.

1. STROLL AT THE BOULEVARD

The Cheapest way to enjoy Dumaguete City is to visit the Boulevard. Also  known as Rizal Boulevard, was named after the Philippine’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.  Historians say that Dr. Rizal passed by Dumaguete City on his way to Dapitan and strolled along its beautiful and serene shores.  One of the most captivating landmarks in the city simply because various kinds of people would visit this place, especially late afternoon until evening to have fun and relax. You can eat from the street with tempura, ballet or dine at the restaurants lined along the streets.

 

2. DIVE AT APO ISLAND

Very popular tourist destination in Dumaguete City is Dumaguete City.APO Island was listed in the Top 10 Philippine Gems by Isla Lipana & Co., With 15 million online votes from travel bloggers. Apo  Island  is rated one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. Surrounded by hundreds of species of fish and marine life, the island is a jewel of the underworld. Spectacular diving is usually accessible at deep sea level, but a beautiful reef is found right beyond the shores of the APO Island Beach Resort. Apo Island Beach Resort is nested in a private cove within unique rock formations on a beautiful white beach. Please click on the below sections to view more information about Apo Island Beach Resort.

Rooms

Apo Island offers beautiful cottages located on the hillside of the private cove overlooking the ocean all along a white sandy beach.

Rates: (May change without prior notice)

• Golden Cowrie-Rate: PHP 3,400
• Lower Triton- Rate: PHP 2,900
• Surf 1 & 2-Rate: PHP 2,800
• Upper Triton- Rate: PHP 2,700
• Residence-Rate: PHP 2,700
• Dormitory-Rate: PHP 800 per person
• Extra Person-Rate: PHP 600
• Dive Rates
• Package A

Complete scuba dive gear, tanks, weight, dive guide, boat transfer

• 1 boat dive – PHP 1,400
• 1 beach dive – PHP 1,300

• Package B

Inclusive of tanks, weight, dive guide, boat transfer (only for boat dive)

• 1 boat dive – PHP 1,100
• 1 beach dive – PHP 1,00

Transfers

Dumaguete Airport to Dumaguete Pier – PHP 400 (one way; per vehicle)
Dumaguete Pier to Malatapay Pier – PHP 1,400 (one way; per vehicle)
Dumaguete Airport to Malatapay Pier – PHP 1,600 (one way; per vehicle)

Round trip boat transfer from Malatapay Pier to Apo Island – PHP 4,000 (return; per boat)

FOR RESERVATIONS :

Apo Island Beach Resort, Apo Island, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Phillippines

035 226 3716; 035 422 9820;+63 939 915 5122 (Smart); +63 917 701 7150 (Globe)

How to Get There:

Daily flights are available in the Philippines from Manila to Dumaguete City.

Daily ferries direct to Dumaguete City are also available for guests travelling from Cebu.

Transfers can be arranged from Dumaguete City to Apo Island.

From Dumaguete City,if you arrange with Apo Island,a chauffeur will drive you 30 minutes to Malatapay, Dauin. From Malatapay, a boat will take you directly to Apo Island.

 

3. DISCOVER SILIMAN UNIVERSITY

Dumaguete is known as the university city  because of  its many schools. Students from Mindanao and Visayas go there to study college. One of the most popular educational establishments  is Silliman University, which also attracts many students from other countries.

The historical Siliman University was established in 1901and  has thirty five hectare area. Located just within the city, the  university has become a noted sanctuary for different species of birds. There are old trees around the school  and are living witness to the changing times. The major structures there are known as Channon Hall, Oriental Hall, Occidental Hall and Guy Hall. These are the same places that the Japanese army used when they are planning their attacks during the Second World War.

3. GO DOLPHIN WATCHING IN BAIS

Dolphin Watching is another  best thing to do when in Dumaguete City. Dolphin watching  is Bais City, 45 km to the north of Dumaguete City. Visitors sail from Bais City’s Capiñahan Wharf and proceed to the home of the dolphins: Tañon Strait. Among the species in Tañon Strait  are the famous spinner dolphins and the melon-headed whales.

The trip may end at the Manjuyod Sandbar, a crescent strip of white sand that appears when the tide is low.

Contact Information:

Bais Tourism Office- (035)541-5161 / 402-8174 Fax (035)402-8181

Bahia Hotel (035)402-8850 / 402-8851

La Planta Hotel (035)403-8321 / 541-5755

How to get to Bais:

The Capiñahan Wharf in South Bais Bay is the most convenient point of taking off to Tañon Strait. The best and most cost effective ways is to organize a group and rent a van in Dumaguete to bring you to the Capiñahan Wharf. This will cost approximately P1, 300. The  boat that will take you out to the Strait costs between P2, 500 to P3, 000 depending on the number of people boarding. Being in a group allows you to split the transportation costs. If a van is not available, jeepneys plying the Dumaguete-Bais route cost only a cheap P15, and another P10 to take you to the Capiñahan Wharf.

4. VISIT TWIN LAKE BALINSASAYAO

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Twin Lake Balinsasayao is a protected natural park ideal  for bird watching, trail hiking, kayaking, fishing – just bring your own fishing rods. The Lake Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park is 2 crater lakes filled-in by rain water through the decades – Lake Danao and Lake Balinsasayao. They are separated only by a thin ridge where a 2-stair tower has been constructed for optimum view of the spectacular scenery. Nestled at 918 meters above sea level of the Cuernos de Negros mountain range, the trip going up the mountain offers unprecedented views of the neighboring islands – Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor.

RATES:

At the Gate: P10/person, P30/car

Umbrella cottage: P100/day (donation only for those who will not eat)

Viewing tower: P100 (to eat and relax), free for viewing only

Big Bangka: P250/hour up to 7 pax

Double body: P250/hour up to 7 pax (additional P35/person over 7)

Kayak: P100/hour

Tour guiding: P300/day (surrounding lake view), P200 if less than a day, P1500/day from Twin Lakes to eco-spots of Valencia

How to Get There From Dumaguete:

By public transport: take a pedicab (tricyce) and ask to be taken to the jeep or bus terminal going or passing through San Jose. Instruct  the jeep/bus driver to drop you off the junction going to the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes. This is after you’ve passed Sibulan proper but before you reach San Jose proper (around 30 minutes). From that junction, it’s a long uphill road. Hire a motorbike (habal-habal) to take you to the lakes. Make sure to arrange for your return. P150 one-way

By private transport: from Dumaguete, take the national highway going north. After around 14 kms, you’ll see the big sign on the left “Twin Lakes”. Take a left at this junction. You’ll start gaining altitude. You’ll be at the lake after 13.5 kms from that junction.

6. RELAX AT LALIMAR BEACH RESORT

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Enjoy and relax at the Lalimar Beach Resort,  located in the municipality of La Libertad, a relaxing holiday destination and a perfect for family gathering. Away  from the madding crowd, and the sunrise in the Tañon Strait awaits you. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea from one of their  beautifully designed native  designed  cottages that evoke elegance and comfort at the same time. Swim or just dip  in  their  infinity swimming pool.  When visiting Lalimar, don’t forget to try  their pizza baked in a traditional brick  oven.

Lalimar is an hour and thirty minutes away from Dumaguete City going north on the national highway.There is no entrance fee at Lalimar Beach resort.  Swimming for adults is 50 pesos and for children it’s 30 pesos. Room rates start at 1,400 pesos double occupancy for a large air conditioned room with a big bathroom with hot and cold water and furnished by The Bathrooms and More Store.

Contact Information:. Other cottage rates are 2,200 and 2,800. The largest cottage can accommodate up to 25 people it is two stories the second used as a sleeping loft. There is also a single room dormitory style building with locker rooms, non air conditioned rooms start at 400 pesos.

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Contact number : 09177071409

 How to Get There:

From Dumaguete City

Thirty minutes away from Dumaguete City just take a bus and inform the “konduktor” to drop you off at Lalimar Beach Resort.

From Cebu City

Take  a bus from Cebu South Bus Terminal and Ride a Ceres Liner or Any Bus and told the Ticket Specialist that they will drop you off at Dumanjug, Tangil Wharf. Then if you reached Basak, Guihulngan City Wharf,  just take a Tricycle and inform the Driver to drop you off at Lalimar Beach Resort it takes only a hour to reached it.