Panglao International Airport 6 hr 17
Casaroro Falls (28 min) A steep, long staircase leads to this scenic waterfall site, popular for swimming & picnicking. Paliton Beach (3 hr 31) Claimed to be the island's most beautiful beach is used by local fisherman & visitors alike. Malatapay Livestock Market (21 min) Silliman University Anthropology Museum (19 min) Collections of ethnographic & archaeological artifacts on display in a bright 1909 wood building. Apo Island (3 hr 58) Secluded volcanic island with a marine sanctuary for snorkeling, with coral, sea turtles & fish. Mount Talinis (24 min) Popular 1,903-m. mountain with hornlike peaks, known for its hiking trails, lakes & deep forests. Lake Balinsasayao (1 hr 11) Biodiverse crater lake attracting visitors for birdwatching, paddle boating & picnics. Pulangbato Falls Valencia (35 min) Scenic attraction with a waterfall over red rocks, a natural swimming pool below & a hanging bridge. Freedom Park (21 min) Relaxed park with walking paths, lawns, a fountain & occasional cultural festivities. Silliman Hall (19 min) Stick-style family house museum offering cultural exhibits with artifacts from as early as 200 BCE. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (1 hr 11) Forested volcanic landscape named after a pair of deep crater lakes contained within it. St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish (17 min) Catholic cathedral completed in 1776, with stained-glass windows & an ornate, stone bell tower. Quezon Park (17 min) City park with a playground, vintage cannons & a gazebo, hosting community events. Campanario de Dumaguete (17 min) Imposing coral-stone tower, built in the 18th century as a watchtower, with a belfry added in 1867. Dumaguete Belfry (17 min) Stone watchtower built in the early 1800's to look out for pirates with a Catholic grotto. |