Panglao International Airport 2 hr 27
Mount Talinis (46 min) Popular 1,903-m. mountain with hornlike peaks, known for its hiking trails, lakes & deep forests. Silliman Beach (4 min) Unassuming beach offering sandy shores & ocean waves, plus basic eateries & boats. St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish (8 min) Catholic cathedral completed in 1776, with stained-glass windows & an ornate, stone bell tower. Sumilon Island (1 hr 23) Tropical island marine sanctuary with white-sand beaches & coral reefs, plus resort amenities. Campanario de Dumaguete (8 min) Imposing coral-stone tower, built in the 18th century as a watchtower, with a belfry added in 1867. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (51 min) Forested volcanic landscape named after a pair of deep crater lakes contained within it. Barangay Tan-awan (1 hr 26) Whale shark Pulangbato Falls Valencia (30 min) Scenic attraction with a waterfall over red rocks, a natural swimming pool below & a hanging bridge. Dumaguete Belfry (8 min) Stone watchtower built in the early 1800's to look out for pirates with a Catholic grotto. Silliman University Anthropology Museum (6 min) Collections of ethnographic & archaeological artifacts on display in a bright 1909 wood building. Lake Balinsasayao (51 min) Biodiverse crater lake attracting visitors for birdwatching, paddle boating & picnics. Tumalog Falls (1 hr 36) Photography is popular at this waterfall destination in jungle surrounds with a pool for wading. Silliman Hall (6 min) Stick-style family house museum offering cultural exhibits with artifacts from as early as 200 BCE. Casaroro Falls (35 min) A steep, long staircase leads to this scenic waterfall site, popular for swimming & picnicking. |