DUMAGUETE CITY ATTRACTIONS LIST

Listed below are the TOP 10 Dumaguete City Tourist Attractions List (in random order) visited by local and foreign tourists in the year 2009 and 2010.

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Top 10 Dumaguete City Tourist Attractions List
A.) Dumaguete Boulevard

B.) Silliman University Campus
C.) Dumaguete Belfry Tower
D.) Apo Island Marine Sanctuary
E.) Bais Dolphin Watching and Manjuyod Sandbar
F.) Lake Balinsasayao
G.) Casaroro Falls

H.) Forest Camp
I.) Lake Balanan

J.) Beaches in Dauin

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A.) Dumaguete Boulevard

The Dumaguete Boulevard or the Rizal Boulevard was named after the Philippine’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Dr. Jose Rizal while on his way to his exile in Dapitan, passed by Dumaguete City and strolled along its beautiful and serene shores. This is one of the most beautiful and most captivating landmarks in the city.

The picturesque Dumaguete Boulevard

(thanks to tommy for some of the pics)

Tempura Lane at night

Picturesque view of the Pier from the Boulevard

Stroll along the shoreline by day and eat tempura or balot at night, the Rizal Boulevard is definitely a MUST SEE IN DUMAGUETE!

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B.) Silliman University

Silliman University was founded in 1901 by Dr. David Sutherland Hibbard and Laura Crooks Hibbard through a generous donation of $10,000.00 from an American philanthropist, Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman. Silliman University is the first and oldest American university in the Philippines. Some famous landmarks in the university are

2.) Silliman Portals – The portals are the official insignia of the university. There are a lot of portals within the campus which represent different gateways to life. Some of them are: a.) the Gates of Opportunity; b.) the Gates of Knoweldge; and c.) the Gates of Service.

3.) Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium – this 900-seater auditorium is the bastion for Culture and the Arts in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Its architectural marvel is acknowledged all over the Philippines and also around the world. The Luce Auditorium is also dubbed as the "CCP of the South".

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C.) Dumaguete Belfry Tower

According to legend, "Dumaguete" was coined from the word "Daguit", meaning "to snatch". This term was given because of the frequent marauding attacks of Muslim pirates on the coastal town. It was said that the pirates not only would siege and rob the town but they too would snatch the beautiful women from its shores. Thus, the Dumaguete belfry was built in 1811 to warn the locals of incoming attacks. Today, the belfry still stands proud amidst the modern buildings surrounding it. It is a remnant of Dumaguete's past to remind today's generation of how Dumaguete stands at present with the help of the tower.

The Dumaguete Belfry

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D.) Apo Island Marine Sanctuary

Apo Island Marine Sanctuary is considered to be one of the best dive spots in the world. It is the home of more than two-thirds of the worlds known coral species. Because of the vastness of its marine resources, Apo island has been protected as a fish sanctuary since 1982.
Only a 30-minute "bangka" (small boat in the Philippines) ride from Zamboangita, a town approximately 20Km south of Dumaguete.

Apo island rock formation

Few of the many species in Apo

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E.) Bais Dolphin Watching & Manjuyod Sandbar
Forty-five km from Dumaguete City is Bais City. An approximated 45-minute drive going north will bring you to Capiñahan Wharf, the jump-off point for the motor boat ride to Tañon strait. Tañon strait is the home of a number of dolphin species including the famous spinner dolphins and occasionally some whale species (melon-headed whales).

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

Bais Dolphin Watching

Manjuyod Sandbar

There are 15 and 20-seater motor boats that are available at the wharf. You will have to make reservations before proceeding with your trip.

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F.) Lake Balinsasayao
Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao.

G.) Forest Camp

H.) Lake Balanan

A 30 to 45-minute drive down south, will take you to the town of Siaton, which is probably the biggest town of Negros Oriental in terms of land area. Balanan Lake is located in Baranggay Sandulot, Siaton which is 10 Kms. from the Highway up west. The road towards the lake is patched with paved cement and rough terrain. However, you will encounter more of the rough road than the paved cement. So take a pee first before ascending towards the lake to enjoy the picturesque view of the "Cuernos de Negros". But all of the bumps are worthwhile when you reach Lake Balanan because it is truly breath taking. The hotel, restaurant, tree house and swimming pool are available for you to enjoy the whole day in this beautiful place.

First view of Lake Balanan

Boating at Lake Balanan

Falls at Lake Balanan

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