Panglao International Airport 2 hr 30
Campanario de Dumaguete (9 min) Imposing coral-stone tower, built in the 18th century as a watchtower, with a belfry added in 1867. Pulangbato Falls Valencia (30 min) Scenic attraction with a waterfall over red rocks, a natural swimming pool below & a hanging bridge. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (51 min) Forested volcanic landscape named after a pair of deep crater lakes contained within it. Silliman University Anthropology Museum (7 min) Collections of ethnographic & archaeological artifacts on display in a bright 1909 wood building. St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish (9 min) Catholic cathedral completed in 1776, with stained-glass windows & an ornate, stone bell tower. Dumaguete Belfry (9 min) Stone watchtower built in the early 1800's to look out for pirates with a Catholic grotto. Sumilon Island (1 hr 23) Tropical island marine sanctuary with white-sand beaches & coral reefs, plus resort amenities. Freedom Park (7 min) Relaxed park with walking paths, lawns, a fountain & occasional cultural festivities. Barangay Tan-awan (1 hr 26) Whale shark Silliman Hall (7 min) Stick-style family house museum offering cultural exhibits with artifacts from as early as 200 BCE. Tumalog Falls (1 hr 36) Photography is popular at this waterfall destination in jungle surrounds with a pool for wading. Mount Talinis (47 min) Popular 1,903-m. mountain with hornlike peaks, known for its hiking trails, lakes & deep forests. Casaroro Falls (35 min) A steep, long staircase leads to this scenic waterfall site, popular for swimming & picnicking. Silliman Beach (15 min) Unassuming beach offering sandy shores & ocean waves, plus basic eateries & boats. Lake Balinsasayao (51 min) Biodiverse crater lake attracting visitors for birdwatching, paddle boating & picnics. |