10 Things to Do in Negros Oriental That You Shouldn't Miss

November 26, 2017 Alida England

Negros Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Negros; Hiligaynon: Negros Sidlangan; Filipino: Silangang Negros), also called Oriental Negros or Eastern Negros, is a province located in the region of Central Visayas, in the Philippines. It occupies the southeastern half of the large island of Negros, with Negros Occidental comprising the northwestern half. It also includes Apo Island, a popular dive site for both, local and foreign tourists.
Restaurants in Negros Oriental

1. Casaroro Falls

Valencia, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 228 reviews

Casaroro Falls

Reviewed By Eager001 - Brisbane, Australia

Well worth the effort. We hired a guided bike and saw a few places during the day. Casaroro Falls was a little more physical than most places I have visited in the Philippines but not hard.
We went on a day where it rained on and off and we did need to walk through a little shallow water to get to the falls.

2. Apo Island Marine Reserve

Negros Oriental, Philippines
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 472 reviews

Apo Island Marine Reserve

Reviewed By Anthony A

The place is about 45-60 mind boat ride depending how smooth (or rough) the sea maybe. Jump off point is at Malatapay in the vicinity of Zamboanguita. Wednesday is their Market day so expect vehicle and human traffic during this day as you have to negotiate your way in going into the port. Boat rides varies between P2,400-8,500 per round trip depending on the number of pax riding the boat.
Once you arrived in Apo Island, you need to register with the local coast guard before you can proceed to the marine sanctuary. There is a local restaurant there to serve you lunch and beverages. Suggest you order once you arrived to avoid delays as this is only the restaurant in the island that I saw.
You also need a guide if you are to snorkel and find sea turtles. There the guide will tour you around the marine sanctuary with his floater. You can also rent a snorkel and water shoes at P100/piece since the entrance to the sanctuary is slippery and rocky. You also have the option to snorkel with life vest or not. But I prefer to swim without to have a better movement swimming with the Turtles. One observation though is the undersea current is strong which makes snorkelling a little bit of effort.
Overall, the experience is great since its very seldom to snorkel with the turtles.

3. Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao & Danao

12 km west of the town of Sibulan, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines +63 906 660 3393
Excellent
49%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 231 reviews

Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao & Danao

Reviewed By danerobb - Alberta, Canada

What was made by God is being exploited by an entry fee that is a disappointment to most people who visit here. Some people take one look at the slovenly appearance of the place, and leave, maybe without even paying the fee and entering. There is no swimming allowed at the pretty lakes, but then there's no one to save you if you drown.
So poorly executed, and so charging for some downtime is a dreadful waste of time.
Don't bother.

4. Silliman University

Real Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines +63 35 422 6002
Excellent
49%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 99 reviews

Silliman University

Reviewed By JohnGex - Manila, Philippines

I first thought that Silliman University was a public university but based on the conversation with the professor we had met, it was a private university funded by overseas funds.
The place we visited in Silliman was their Anthropology Museum which houses some of the rare finds in Visayan area and in other parts of the country. It was established in 1901 and the first Protestant school in the Philippines. It was also the oldest American university in Asia.
How I wished there was an exchange faculty program between my school and Silliman. There was peace and tranquility when studying in Silliman. If I have another chance to visit another place, that would be Dumaguete.
Dumaguete was a province of caves. I could say and to be sure that you will enjoy or maximize the enjoyment and happiness, you should stay at least 4 days to visit their enchanted and magnificent cave formations.

5. Rizal Boulevard

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines +63 926 472 3352
Excellent
28%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 506 reviews

Rizal Boulevard

Reviewed By Faithy18 - Las Pinas, Philippines

Had my morning and night walk in this area. Its safe. People in the day run, jog or walks. People in the afternoon stroll. There are events every weekend. There is also a street food area for merienda or dinner.

6. Manjuyod White Sandbar

Bais Brg, Bais City, Negros Oriental 6206, Philippines +63 906 660 3393
Excellent
43%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

Manjuyod White Sandbar

Reviewed By Ronna V

Been there with my son and my ex :)
Went there around 12nn the water is hightide so we really didnt see how the sandbar is..but we can see that the water is really clear ...the sand is white
Warm water.. Warm.weather
Sumptous lunch served by the bangkero
For 2200 deal with kuya teopanes
Roundtrip bangka...with seafood lunch
Fish crab shirmp and rice.. Great deal for 3 pax .not bad..
Just we really didnt see the sandbar ..

7. Pulangbato Falls

Ocoy Valley | Valencia, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental 6000, Philippines 2336927
Excellent
30%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 80 reviews

Pulangbato Falls

Reviewed By chax10 - Iligan, Philippines

From DGT ask the tricycle driver to give you ride to Valencia (Plaza), from there you can hail a motorcycle to get you around the area.
P300 back and forth Pulangbato.
Entrance Fee at P50
due to the sulfuric water, it smells rust.
overall experience is worth it!

8. St Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral

Perdices Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines 2254649
Excellent
25%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

St Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral

Reviewed By DJ R - Binangonan, Philippines

A short walk from Rizal Boulevard stands the oldest stone church in Negros island, though it might not seem old because of its polished facade. Originally built in 1750's, the Cathedral of Saint Anne of Alexandria or Dumaguete Cathedral has undergone several reconstruction after multiple events of fire in late 1800's and 1950's destroyed it. Its present facade is also not a part of the original structure but just an extension made in 1936.

9. Belfry

Perdices Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Excellent
18%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 120 reviews

Belfry

Reviewed By Grace B - Davao

The Belfry tower was a historic landmark in Dumaguete City. Built in 1811 as a watchtower of the city against pirates who were looking for slaves.
Belfry is towering above other structures in the area. It is located just beside St.Catherine Cathedral.
The belfry is seen easily because it is just along the street.

10. Malatapay Market

Malatapay Market | Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Excellent
28%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 66 reviews

Malatapay Market

Reviewed By MijnlieverdFH - Amsterdam

This is the main attraction of this marketplace. Selling live cows, goats, pig, carabaos, chickens and others. They usually used big trucks to haul the produce and the probable buyers will use also big trucks to bring back the purchase
This makes the marketplace in chaos. The provincial roads are not that wide enough to accommodate the parked trucks and the passing buses and other vehicles. But i see it as interesting sight because it is natural to note about the situation.
Besides, by the beach, which the area ended as far as the beachside, the food stalls were lined up. You can choose freshly roasted lechon paired with rice wrapped in coconut leaves. Then your day is complete.
The market day is only done during Wednesdays.

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