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One arrives in Negros
through the Bacolod-Silay airport in
Silay City. That’s about 15km north-east
of Bacolod City, or about a 30-minute
drive if there are no traffic jams. There are
plenty of tricycles.
SEE &DO
Take a tour and see famous
landmarks including the Provincial
Capitol and Lagoon, San Sebastian
Cathedral Bacolod Plaza Bandstand and
Gazebo. Don’t miss The Ruins in Silay
City to see how magical it is. The New
Government Center is at its best when
visited after dawn.
SLEEP
MO2 Westown Hotel has stylishly
designed and fully equipped rooms.
MUST-TRY
Trek at Mambukal Mountain
Resort.
EAT
Buy fresh seafood at Pala-Pala
market and have it cooked at nearby
carinderia stalls.
SHOP
Choose from a variety of
affordable products at the Negros
Showroom.
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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 fun way to
get to where you need to go.
SEE &DO
Go to Dauin Reef and snorkel!
You don’t need to swim too far, and the
fish you’ll see are amazing. You can also
swim with the whale sharks. Contact
Carol Teves at +63 (921) 268 0511 for
tours. Eat the best ribs in town at Captain
Ribbers. Then check out Tiki Bar for
drinks with friends.
SLEEP
Mike’s Dauin Beach Resort is only
15
minutes south of Dumaguete.
mikes-beachresort.com
LOCAL SPEAK
"
Dili mo ganahan mo
larga na!"
for "I don’t ever want to leave!"
MUST-TRY
Nature lovers should visit
Dauin Reef and swim with the whale
sharks.
INSIDER TIP
You’ll keep coming back
to Dumaguete, not only because of the
sights, but because of the people too!
Caroline B.
Baldevia
ramp agent,
CebuPacific Air
Nikki Teves
owner,
Footzy Shoes
PHILIPPINES
DUMAGUETE
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