Learn about the different visitor attractions of Dumaguete City & Negros Oriental, Philippines classified according to type and location so you can plan your vacation around your interests.
Visitor Attractions
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental & Beyond
Negros Oriental is home to hundreds of tourist spots and at least one festival or town fiesta every month so there's a reason to visit this wonderful island in the Philippines year round!
Please know that your visit to our corner of the world can be as relaxing or as exciting as you want it to be. It really all depends on your particular interests or the purpose of your visit.
Located right in the middle of the Central Visayas tourism highway (well, it's not really a road, but a series of buses and ferries, although you can very well bring your own car and get around quite easily from island to island), Dumaguete is the perfect gateway to the different attractions both on and off Negros island in the Philippines.
WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN YOU EXPECT TO DO IN NEGROS ORIENTAL?
Swimming
Sunbathing
Snokeling
Diving
Hiking
Trekking
Mountain Climbing
Spelunking (Caving)
Sightseeing
Shopping
Dining, Dining, Dining!
Relaxing (spas abound in Dumaguete City while resorts around Negros Oriental provide excelent rejuvenation services
-- massages, jacuzzis, etc)
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Marine Researching
Sailing & Boat Rides
Golf, Badminton and other Sports Activities
Check out all Negros Orienal Festivals & Town Fiests, too -- there's one every month of the year!
To make it easier, we have classified all the many visitor attractions into categories so you can zone in on on your particular interests AND also by location, so you can save on time, money and energy and, more importantly, take in as many beautiful sights as you can during your trip.
Attractions By Interest
The classic Philippine vacation, of course, with peaceful white sand or pebble beaches for a relaxing sojourn in this breezy island.
Negros Oriental is not just about sand and sea of course. Its lovely terrain provides visitors with a wide variety of fresh spring water pools and cascades.
A totally unique vacation for nature lovers, with dolphin and whale watching, cave tours, firefly-lit Balete trees, treks to an old volcano crater and more.
Island living at its finest. Visit golf courses, tourism estates, sugar plantations and native markets.
Visit old landmarks dating back from the Spanish and American occupation of the Philippines and learn about the history of specific places in Negros Oriental.
Museums and art, showrooms and handicrafts, a peek into the culture of
Churches, belfries and a shrine to an apparition in a cane field -- plus little churches and chapels in the country side.
Attractions By Location
While a majority of the historical, cultural and religious attractions are clustered in Dumaguete City, the other areas of Negros Oriental offer visitors wonderful, unspoiled natural beauty and interesting activities to explore:
- Bais City is the home of Dolphin and Whale Watching
- Canlaon City is a favorite of adventure travelers for hiking, trekking and mountain climbing.
- Mabinay has 100 caves waiting to be explored
- Apo Island in Dauin, accessible from Zamboanguita, is one of the world's top dive sites.
- Valencia is a town right outside Dumaguete City and a great place both for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in Philippine history.
Of course there are beaches along the coastal towns, and springs and mountains lakes in the inland areas of Negros Oriental, and we intend to add them one by one to this list.
Festivals & Events
A province with a festival each and every month, celebrating the good life and giving thanks for the natural bounties of the land and sea.
List of Cities & Towns, their Fiestas & Patron Saints
Places Nearby
These places are located near Negros Islandi in the Philippines and are accessible from Dumaguete City and the other municipalities of Negros Oriental. Each is an overview of other islands that one may want to visit when you are in this corner of the world.
Beautiful, mystical Siquijor island can be seen from Dumaguete City, and is a short 45-minute boat ride away.
Day trips to tour Bohol, the home of the Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers are available from Dumaguete City, which is just a ride away via fast ferry.
Bacolod
The capital of Negros Occidental is just a bus ride away from any point in Negros Oriental. Located on the other side of Negros island, Bacolod is a lively place to visit for good food and all night parties, among other attractions.
Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. Go Dumaguete! Your Gateway to Negros Oriental, Philippines
Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. Go Dumaguete! Your Gateway to Negros Oriental, Philippines
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