Location: Dumaguete City
Top Things to do in Dumaguete City
The 10 Best Things to Do in Dumaguete City, Philippines
Dumaguete /duːməˈɡɛtɛ/, officially the City of Dumaguete, (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dumaguete; Filipino: Lungsod ng Dumaguete), or simply as Dumaguete City, is a 3rd class city in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 131,377 people.
Restaurants in Dumaguete City
1. Casaroro Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
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. Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao & Danao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
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.
3. Silliman University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
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.
4. Rizal Boulevard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 506 reviews
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.
5. Pulangbato Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
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!
6. St Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
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.
7. Belfry
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 120 reviews
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.
8. Malatapay Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
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.
9. Silliman University Anthropology Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By MijnlieverdFH - Amsterdam
Relics of the past and artifacts are here. These are what they found from their excavations. The former building that housed the artifacts is a museum piece too.. That's my opinion because it stood their for more than a hundred years since the founding of Siliman Univercity.
10. Mount Talinis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Cienfuegos241 - Munich, Germany
If your fitness level is not so trained, I recommend to do this tour in 3 days. Near the river, there is somebody living. He has a small open hut fo the night. Really wothwhile is the sulfur vent.
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