Panglao International Airport 6 hr 26
St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish (26 min) Catholic cathedral completed in 1776, with stained-glass windows & an ornate, stone bell tower. Malatapay Livestock Market (14 min) Marine Sanctuary (7 min) Mount Talinis (21 min) Popular 1,903-m. mountain with hornlike peaks, known for its hiking trails, lakes & deep forests. Dumaguete Belfry (26 min) Stone watchtower built in the early 1800's to look out for pirates with a Catholic grotto. Campanario de Dumaguete (26 min) Imposing coral-stone tower, built in the 18th century as a watchtower, with a belfry added in 1867. Cata-al World War 2 Museum (23 min) Baslay Hot Spring (22 min) Accessed by a hike through the jungle, these 4 natural springs are known for their hot temperatures. Pulangbato Falls Valencia (44 min) Scenic attraction with a waterfall over red rocks, a natural swimming pool below & a hanging bridge. Silliman Hall (28 min) Stick-style family house museum offering cultural exhibits with artifacts from as early as 200 BCE. Silliman University Anthropology Museum (28 min) Collections of ethnographic & archaeological artifacts on display in a bright 1909 wood building. Apo Island (2 hr 42) Secluded volcanic island with a marine sanctuary for snorkeling, with coral, sea turtles & fish. Dumaguete Crazybubble Divers (11 min) Casaroro Falls (36 min) A steep, long staircase leads to this scenic waterfall site, popular for swimming & picnicking. |