Dumaguete Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Sumilon Island Sand bar

Sumilon is a beautiful island in the southeastern tip of Cebu. Known for its crystal clear water and pristine white sands, Sumilon is a must-visit destination on your trip to the Philippines. The 24-hectare coral island is home to the luxurious Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort. You don’t really need to book a stay at the resort to enjoy the island. Simply take a 20 minute boat ride from Oslob and spent as much time as you like relaxing, swimming or snorkeling at this gorgeous island. If you book a return boat, you can hop back on the boat any time back to Oslob. The boat comes and goes every 20 minutes in both directions. And of course, you can bring your own food and drinks but do pack a hat and plenty of sunscreen cos you’re gonna want to spend a while at this paradise!

Sumilon Island sandbar🏝️ | Oslob, Cebu

🗺️Located off the southeastern coast of Cebu island, Philippines 🇵🇭, Sumilon island is a tranquil tropical destination. It has 24 hectares of land, which is surrounded by clear blue waters! Its most famous feature is its sandbar, which is made of powdery white sand. How to get there? 🤔 💡The only access to the island is by boat that departs daily from Mainland Bancogon in Oslob to Sumilon. Travel time is around 20 minutes. 🎟️tickets: 50php / person for environmental fee 🚤boat transfer fee: 1,500 / boat of 4 people Activities to do:⬇️ •snorkeling •swimming •diving 🏨hotel: BlueWater Sumilon Island Resort ↪️The only accommodation in the island. 💁🏻‍♀️Tip: You can buy the BlueWater Sumilon day pass online in advance that gives you access to all of the facilities at the resort such as the infinity pool, private beach area, freshwater lagoon, and restaurant. #travel #beachlife #philippines

Luka Coffee in Oslob ☕️

Luka coffee shop offers best tasting snacks and beverages. The view faced both mountains and ocean. You can see the Sumilon Island 🏝 directly from the coffee shop. We’ve been there to celebrate an intimate and special occasion. It is recommendable to celebrate a date and snacktime bonding with your friends or even to your special someone. 😊 If you’re coffee lover and sunset lover as well, Luka Coffee Shop is the best place to visit.#coffeeshop #foodie #bucketlistreboot #beachlife

Address - Cebu City Philippines Ambiance/Facilities - Sumilon Beach Highlights - Sand Bar and Blue water Avg. Price per Person - 1,800.00 Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟#

Runik

Do you want to experience a Mediterranean-vibe cliff destination without breaking your wallet? You are in for a treat because Runik Siquijor is your next affordable cliffside bar spot in Siquijor. Enjoy a full day of delicious food and drinks at Runik Siquijor. They offer consumable food and drinks for only ₱300 per person. That’s not all, you will also get a whole day of access to the beach club and swimming pool. Runik Siquijor offers a Mediterranean feel in the comforts of the Island of fire, Siquijor. The exterior of the cliff bar also reminds people of Santorini, Greece with its white and blue design. #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #awesomepic #summervacation #2023travelwish #beachlife #bucketlistreboot

The Lure of Siquijor…

Siquijor is pure paradise! This Mystic Island of Central Visayas might have a somewhat unsavoury reputation… (notorious for black magic, exacerbated by a popular film, it seems), but it is an experience not to be missed! Hop on a cute auto rickshaw and head to the picturesque beaches. Then seek out Cambugahay Falls and plunge into the refreshing pool! It was a day trip for us and we would have loved to explore more, but would we dare spend the night on the island? That’s still undecided… #siquijor #philippines #beachlife #centralvisayas

My favorite beach in the Philippines

My favorite beach on Siquior island is the beach with the creative name "secret beach". As the name suggests, the Secret Beach in Siquijor is an off-the-beaten-path destination. Not a lot people visit it, so it's perfect place for you if you’re looking for a remote location to relax. 🏖️ 🛵 To get here, you’ll have to rent a motorbike. From the parking lot, you’ll have to climb down a few stairs. Don’t get discouraged, the Secret Beach is worth the effort! The beach is mostly rocky so it’s not suitable for swimming, especially during low tide. 📍 Location: San Juan, Siquijor island 🎟️ Entrance: No fee #bucketlistreboot #siquijor #philippinestrip #philippines #seasia

Monkey Business

Resort Monkey Business Bungalows is conveniently located at Provincial Road, Siquijor Solangon, San Juan in Siquijor in 6.3 km from the centre. Monkey Business Bungalows facilities and services The residents are able to surf the Internet. In order to maintain the room clean, the staff performs daily housekeeping. You should inform about your intention to come with a pet in advance. Rooms for non-smokers are offered. There is a parking lot offered to all the car owners. Guests can eat at the hotel's restaurant. It is important to note you can pay for the accommodation and amenities only in cash. Accommodation staff talk in Tagalog, English. Room info There is only one room type - bungalow in the resort. You will enjoy a garden view from your window. Book Monkey Business Bungalows With the help of our website, you can make a reservation at Resort Monkey Business Bungalows. Planet of Hotels offers you to review the description and photos of the suites and the feedback of guests. Go there to have drinks listening to the music played live by Marvs from Boracay and his original compositions. Unfortunately service here hasn’t changed in 3 years and we need to stop giving the pandemic as an excuse now. At the end of the day the venue is in the F&B business and not giving out free drinks or food… I truly think no one cares in this place. We were greeted by “the kitchen cannot accommodate”. (It’s Saturday night, just hire more kitchen staff for crying out loud). After discussion and waiting for a while we were told we needed to order before a big table. It was the only good move of the night from service. Sisig was okay, Satay chicken had a good sauce, but the Kinilaw was prepared with smelly fishy fish. The staff didn’t ask us for food feedback although we left that dish practically untouched. We saw many people leave when they realized no food was available at 8-9pm. Does anyone care here? I think not. #urbanexplorer #gooutside #beachlife #

Umaapowww sa ganda ang APO ISLAND!!!

ᴀᴘᴏ ɪsʟᴀɴᴅ ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟ ɢᴜɪᴅᴇ ⚓ ⚓ITINERARY⚓ 🏝️APO ISLAND 🍂Places to visit🍂 📍Chocolate Hills(50/pax) 📍Loboc River with buffet(650/pax) the best! 😋 📍Tarsier conservation sanctuary (40/pax) 📍Manmade Forest(free) 📍Sipatan Hanging Bridge(35/pax) 📍Baclayon Church(25/pax pagpumunta sa museum) 📍Blood Compact Shrine(free) 📍Shiphaus (50/pax) 📍Jardin Necitas(30/pax) 📍Butterfly Garden(60/pax) ṮI̱P̱: You can hire a Tricycle for Bohol Tour upon arrival sa port/ sa port if 1-4pax kayo P1300-1500 Note: Tubigon port tric up to 4pax only while at Tagbilaran port Tric is up to 3pax only. - 2-2:30pm last boat for Loboc River -4pm close ng Tarsier Sanctuary ⭕DUMAGUETE 📍Silliman University 📍The Bell Tower 📍Dumaget-me 📍Dumaguete Boulevard 📍Red Rock Hot Spring 60/pax 📍Bali Feels at forrest Camp 120/pax 📍Lighthouse of Tierra Alta Residential Resort 📍Dessert at Sansrival Dumaguete(Don't forget to buy Silvanas) 🍰😋 ṮI̱P̱: If mag rent ng room/hotel dapat near the Boulevard para pag naggala ka or DGT tour walking distance lang pero if medyo malayo sa boulevard you can ride a Tricycle for only P10each then pa drop off kayo sa boulevard then lakad na for DGT tour ☺️ -If pupunta ng Forrest Camp and Red hot spring you can start at 12nn from hotel ride tricycle to jeep terminal to Valencia 8/ pax *ride jeep to valencia market 12/ pax (20-30 mins travel time) *rent tricycle 800/ 5pax all in (Forest camp 120/ pax entrance + Pulang bato 60/ pax entrance RT to Valencia market) may madaanan pa na hot spring, long bridge and smoking mountain 6:00 pm eta Dumaguete down town ⭕SIQUIJOR 📍 Welcome to siquijor 📍Saint francis de assisi church 📍 I love siquijor 📍 Paliton beach (gandaaaa dami coconut trees) 📍 Kapilay spring park (Free) 📍San esedro old church 📍 San esedro convent 📍 Man-made forest 📍Salagdoong beach (30/ pax +20 tricycle Park) 📍 Cang esok old house 📍Pan de bisaya (saraaap nito, pero laging sold out, wait ka lang ng mga 10mins para sa bagong luto) 😋 📍Smile talingting 📍Guiwanon spring park (10/pax) 📍Kanheron (50/pax ganda dito!!) 📍Walis jump pic 😊 (donation) 📍Alcapones Pizzeria 📍Pasalubong center 📍Tarzan Swing at Cambughay Falls (The best dito!) 👍🤗 (20/pax unli swing) 📍Cliff Jump at Salagdoong Beach 📍Fish Spa at Balete Tree of Siquijor (10/pax) ṮI̱P̱: You can hire a Multicab if marami kayo pero kung mag-isa ka lang and marunong ka mag motor P350 day tour. Kaya ng 1 day dito pero dapat mabilisan ang mga photo ops 😁. Last trip to Dumaguete is 6pm so dapat mga 5-5:30pm nasa port na. RATE for COASTAL TOUR Multicab: Php.1,800-1to14pax #staycation #themepark #beachlife #campingglamping #foodie #urbanexplorer

Exploring Apo island

Apo Island is a 40-minute boat voyage from Zamboanga, Philippines, off the southeastern coast of Negros. A 30-minute motorized boat journey from the community of Malatapay, Zamboanga to Negros Oriental, will take you there. Because of the island's incredible marine life, Apo Island snorkeling and diving is the most popular activity. Apo is the epicenter of marine biodiversity, with colorful soft coral beds in the shallows and massive gorgonian sea fans. In the shallows, scores of protected green and hawksbill turtles can be spotted. Huge schools of jacks, groupers, and fusiliers are also present. #bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders#seasidephotoguide#summervacation#beachvacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

The island of Apo is located near the Dain area in Dumaguete, Philippines. It takes about half an hour to get a crab boat from the pier in Dauin. It takes about half an hour by car from Dumaguete City to Dain District. The most famous of apo island is the sea turtle. You can see a lot of snorkeling. The dive shop in Dumaguete City can report a day trip to apo island. The package is divided into snorkeling package and deep dive package. The snorkeling package is about 1000P for one person, including transportation to and from the Duma and Dain, a day trip to the sea, snorkeling tools, and lunch. The shallow package is charged according to the number of dive trips. It generally has a dive 1500P, two dive 2800P, and a three dive 3300p. It also provides round-trip transportation, diving equipment and lunch. Under the temptation of price, we finally chose three dive. (Exchange rate 1 HKD 7 peso) apo Island's underwater environment is very good, the first dive we have seen turtles and many cute little sea rabbits, a big rule of diving in the sea is, do not touch and disturb Those marine life, while protecting them, are also protecting themselves. The second dive dive site before the dive, the coach told us that there will be ocean currents underneath, and that if we have to deal with the currents at high speed, I just want to say that when I encounter the flow, I kick and kick my waist. To break, if you want to experience the currents of the diver, you can try it. The third dive is leisure diving. I saw a lot of sea turtles, different varieties, and many beautiful corals.

## We signed up for the APO Island Day Tour project in the dive shop in advance, and the owner asked us to go in the morning 6

Summer Capital of Negros Oriental

#celebratewithtrip Have you been to the central part of the Philippines? Specifically, have you been to Central Visayas’ summer capital? Well, i will give you a tour! Welcome to the Municipality of Valencia in the province of Negros Oriental. Located just next to the capital of the province, Dumaguete City. Explore the beautiful Casaroro Falls and Pulangbato Falls. Be amazed with the steaming gas of the mountain with sulfuric smell. Hike the magnificent Mount Talinis. Or even bike up to the Japanese Shrine. All these can be done is this small humble town. And what better way to enjoy it more is to have some foodtrip either alone, with friends or with family.

Very stunning 🥰

Scenic attraction with a waterfall over red rocks, a natural swimming pool below & a hanging bridge. We drove up to see the falls and i we are not disappointed . It was decidedly cooler there between the higher elevation and the mist from the falls contributing to the effect. With noting but the sound of crashing and flowing water from the falls, it is a very calming and peaceful escape from the general traffic! There is also a resort here. #themepark #staycation

Dumaguete City

Dumaguete is referred to as a university city because of the presence of four universities and a number of other colleges where students of the province converge to enroll for tertiary education. ... The city is best known for Silliman University, the first Protestant and American university in the country and in Asia. You should visit Dumaguete because this place has a lot to offer, beautiful views and destination, food and and of course the people who live here. After all it's the city of “gentle people”. Dumaguete City is one of the best places for beachfront living on a budget. This character trait had even help the capital of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City earned the title, “City of Gentle People”. ... Because of this, the word Dumaguete was formulated from a Visayan word “daggit” which means “seize, snatch or grab”. However, a new term “dumaguet” was coined which means “to swoop or fall”. #maydaytrip #urbanexplorer

Being in Negros makes me feel relax. If you want to unwind just download your google map, and you will definitely find it. It would be an honor for me to recommend these places in Negros. What are you waiting for? Book your tickets in trip.com to experience the breathtaking creation of God. I assure you, you will love these places. #happynewyear #happynewyear

The Philippines, like India and North Korea, is a country that is somewhat demonized. "Public security chaos", "local cunning", "life smashing", etc. are the impressions many people have made on the Philippines in the past, but what we have not touched, we really don't want to make a conclusion, seeing is believing, and being taken seriously. When family and friends learned that I was going to the Philippines to study diving, I was deeply worried that diving can be anywhere, why do you want to go to the Philippines. The real Philippines, the law and order is not as horrible as the rumors, the Duma locals are simple and enthusiastic, and they believe in Catholicism and Christianity. They will go to church on Sunday. I will do some small business in the street stalls and sell some fruits, peanuts and ice cream. Usually and comfortable, this is the normal state of their lives. Philippines, and we are not as dangerous as we have heard. The hearsay is always false. It is the meaning of real travel to go straight to the journey and feel the true destination.

Dumaguete is also called Dumaguete. It is known as the Little Maldives. The whole city is not big, but it has a strong sense of book and freshness. In recent years, its human fireworks and the paradise are perfectly combined. Temperament has attracted a large number of Westerners to settle here. There are not many Chinese tourists here, and the sea is beautiful. Whether it is a leisurely holiday or a local island, it is wonderful to play with marine animals.