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Dumaguete

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About Dumaguete

Dumaguete is also transliterated into Chinese as “Dumagete.” The city is located in the large southeast region of Negros Island and is the capital city of the Eastern Negros. Dumaguete is a peaceful, quiet university town where around 30% of the population are students. Hence, the town has a very lively atmosphere. It is a great place to stay for a few days and experience a pure small town lifestyle. Dumaguete is also a well-known location for diving and honeymooning as there are many pristine islands in the area. These islands include pristine coral reef reserves and delightful tropical fish. This area of ocean is also one where you are more likely to see a whale shark.

Popular Attractions in Dumaguete

Sumilon Island

4.5/5

150 Reviews

Island/Peninsula

Sumilon Island is an offshore island in the south of Cebu. The island is not large, like a small private island and you can hike around the island. The waters around the island, clean and clear, with large coral reefs nearby, have nice diving and snorkeling spots. A round beach lies on the west side and a long beach extends on the east o the island. You can enjoy sunbathing on this tropical islands.

Rizal Boulevard

4.5/5

68 Reviews

Beach

Rizal Boulevard is one of the landmarks of Dumaguete, where you can always see locals or tourists. At the end of the Rizal Boulevard is the Duma's famous logo in seven colours "I Love Dumaguete". On the other end of the Rizal Boulevard displays a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and convenience stores. At night, all kinds of food stalls will be put out, selling small commodities or snacks.

Silliman University Anthropology Museum

4.3/5

61 Reviews

Museum

The Siliman University Anthropology Museum is a museum that houses many Philippine anthropological exhibits. The plants here are very rich, and you can learn about the ethnographic artifacts in this area and learn the knowledge. It is worth mentioning that many cultural relics They have a history of thousands of years. In addition, you can also stroll around the entire campus and feel the humanistic feelings here.

Oslob Whale Shark Watching

4.6/5

267 Reviews

Whale Watching

Oslob Whale Shark Watching point is located in the southern part of the province of Cebu. It was originally a small fishing village. Later, when whale sharks were found, the villagers fed whale sharks and gradually developed a "free-range" whale shark watching point. You can go whale shark watching on a boat, or you snorkel or dive and swim with whale sharks. You have to set out early in the morning to see the whale sharks as that's when they can be observed.

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