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SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(83)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Hire a taxi at the airport
for a flat rate of PHP300–350. If you
don’t have much luggage, a
habal-habal
(
passenger motorbike) for PHP100 will
do. Tricycles will be your main means of
getting around the city.
SEE &DO
Go ziplining and ride the
Xtreme Cable Car at Balakayo Adventure
Park in Brgy Olympog. Try GenSan View
Resort’s Zorb Ball, the first in the city.
Learn skimboarding at Queen Tuna Park,
and have a musical evening at Popsie's
Diner Party Zone.
SLEEP
Residencia Heneral, in RD Building
at the heart of Pioneer Avenue, is a back-
packer’s haven.
Tel: +63 (83) 552 1125
EAT
If you want to taste fresh sea
produce in a garden setting, nothing
beats Red Trellis Seafood Garden.
SHOP
Grab some GenSan T-shirts at the
souvenir section of Gaisano & KCC Malls.
They make the perfect pasalubong!
INSIDER TIP
Bring home some frozen
processed tuna from Pacific Seas
Seafood Market, National Highway.
Avel
Manansala
author of blog
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PHILIPPINES
GENERALSANTOS
LESTER EDESMA
AREACODE
(65)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are tricycles
as well as single motorcycle services
from the airport to the city. The fare is
negotiable, ranging from PHP10–30.
Once in the city, tricycles will be your
main means of transport.
SEE &DO
Visit Gloria de Dapitan — just
15
minutes away from the airport — and
watch the entertaining air dance show
in Fantasyland. Also go cruising along
Dapitan River and take a bike ride around
towards Taguilon Bay, marvelling at the
scenic views.
SLEEP
Have a restful evening in the
popular Dakak Park and Beach Resort.
EAT
Café Isabelle is a favorite hangout.
After dinner, go for the newest resto bar,
Rui at Ariana Hotel.
SHOP
For native handicraft, go to S and
J. If you want fresh fruits and veggies, go
to Dipolog Fishport on Saturdays.
MUST-TRY
Go to Linabo, the highest
mountain peak for a view of the twin
cities of Dipolog and Dapitan.
Cho Locop
communications,
sales &marketing
officer
PHILIPPINES
DIPOLOG
Dapitan is the first heritage zone in
the Philippines.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
