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Naga City Airport is about 12km
away from the city center, and is accessible by
many modes of transportation including bus, van,
jeepney and tricycle. You can also hire an eight-
seat
kalesa
to tour the city.
BY DAY
As a Pilgrimage City, Naga is home to
beautiful and historical churches. Take part in the
300-year-old Marian devotion by visiting "Ina", the
patroness of Bicolandia, at the Peñafrancia Basilica
and Peñafrancia Shrine.
BY NIGHT
Try night wakeboarding at nearby
CamSur Watersports Complex. For a more relaxed
alternative, head to the city center which the locals
call "centro"
.
Go for a walk at the Plaza Rizal,
mingle with the locals and munch on street food.
SLEEP
The Naga Manor is a cozy residence-
turned-hotel with reasonable rates. Its proximity to
Magsaysay Ave. makes it easy to retire to after a
night out.
www.facebook.com/thenagamanor
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NAGA
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There are taxis to help you get
around the city, as well as jeepneys and pedicabs
(which are powered by a bicycle). Once in town,
you can also rent a motorbike — a really fun way
to get to where you need to go.
BY DAY
Start it with a little bit of exercise. At 5am
you will see kids, teenagers, adults and even very
old folks walking, jogging or running along the
boulevard. Catch the sunrise as you take a turn
at the oval.
BY NIGHT
Have a snack at any of the
balut
and tempura stands near the port, or hang out at
Hayahay or Payag sa Likod. You may also want
to party and drink with friends. There are a lot of
nightspots to choose from.
SLEEP
A famous hotel in Dumaguete is the
Bethel Hotel. It fronts the boulevard so it’s close
to everything. It has a no smoking and no liquor
policy.
bethelguesthouse.com
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DUMAGUETE
TRIVIA
Dumaguete, the city of
gentle people, is also known as the
motorcycle capital of the Philippines.
MUST-TRY
The zipline at Tiera
Alta comes highly recommended by
adventure seekers.
INSIDER TIP
Try to walk from
one destination to another, instead
of spending on public transport.
Dumaguete is a small town.
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BACOLOD
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One arrives in Negros through
the Bacolod-Silay airport in Silay City. That’s
about 15km northeast of Bacolod City, or about a
30-minute drive if there are no traffic jams. There
are plenty of tricycles.
BYDAY
Visit the majestic Ruins in Talisay City just
north of Bacolod. Check out Mambucal Mountain
Resort, where you can go trekking, boating or
relaxing at the various hot springs. Have fun under
the sun at Lakawon Beach Resort.
BY NIGHT
Dine out in Bacolod’s fine restaurants.
Craving for Japanese food? Try Kaisei Restaurant
and Sushi Bar. If you want local seafood, try
18th Pala-pala or Imays. Then go bar-hopping at
Mushu, Club Sibeeria and Flow Superclub.
SLEEP
Stay in Palmas del Mar, a resort hotel
along J.R. Torres Ave. It's a five-acre resort right
at the edge of the sea, equipped with a variety of
amenities.
info@palmasdelmarresort.net
BEST BUYS
Scrumptious Negrense
specialties like napoleons,
piaya
or
barquillos
at Merci Pasalubong Center.
MUST-TRY
Satisfy your sweet
tooth with the mouthwatering desserts
at Calea.
BEST FESTIVAL
Of course, the
Masskara Festival held every third of
October. You can still plan ahead and
catch it.
INSIDER TIP
Find the best
pili
products at Naga City People’s Mall
(public market).
MUST-TRY
Those hot Bicolano
dishes with that special Bicolano level
of spiciness.
BEST BREAKFAST
Abo
(Bicolano
daing
) local dried salted fish
and fried rice, served with chopped
tomato and salted eggs.