Panglao International Airport 6 hr 21
Apo Island (3 hr 25) Secluded volcanic island with a marine sanctuary for snorkeling, with coral, sea turtles & fish. Malatapay Livestock Market (18 min) Casaroro Falls (32 min) A steep, long staircase leads to this scenic waterfall site, popular for swimming & picnicking. Silliman University Anthropology Museum (24 min) Collections of ethnographic & archaeological artifacts on display in a bright 1909 wood building. Mount Talinis (21 min) Popular 1,903-m. mountain with hornlike peaks, known for its hiking trails, lakes & deep forests. Silliman Hall (23 min) Stick-style family house museum offering cultural exhibits with artifacts from as early as 200 BCE. Paliton Beach (3 hr 35) Claimed to be the island's most beautiful beach is used by local fisherman & visitors alike. Campanario de Dumaguete (21 min) Imposing coral-stone tower, built in the 18th century as a watchtower, with a belfry added in 1867. Baslay Hot Spring (26 min) Accessed by a hike through the jungle, these 4 natural springs are known for their hot temperatures. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (1 hr 16) Forested volcanic landscape named after a pair of deep crater lakes contained within it. Dumaguete Belfry (21 min) Stone watchtower built in the early 1800's to look out for pirates with a Catholic grotto. Lake Balinsasayao (1 hr 16) Biodiverse crater lake attracting visitors for birdwatching, paddle boating & picnics. St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish (21 min) Catholic cathedral completed in 1776, with stained-glass windows & an ornate, stone bell tower. Pulangbato Falls Valencia (40 min) Scenic attraction with a waterfall over red rocks, a natural swimming pool below & a hanging bridge. Marine Sanctuary (9 min) |