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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
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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
Enjoy the clear waters at
London Beach Resort at Bawing or
experience a mountain adventure at the
5
th Mountain Adventure Resort situated
in the verdant mountain of Olympog Hills.
Have lunch at a restaurant overlooking
Sarangani Bay, then visit the biggest fish
ports in the country and pose with tunas.
SLEEP
Tierra Montana Hotel is at the
heart of the city.
Tel: +63 83 553 -8553;
EAT
Asian Tongue’s Marinated Crispy
Liempo dipped in garlic vinegar sauce will
engage your senses.
SHOP
Bring home some Yankee’s
Processed Tuna Products at very
affordable prices.
INSIDERTIP
Head to Mt Sabrina in Brgy
Tambler for spectacular views.
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T. Balboa
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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
While in Dipolog City, it’s
a must to visit the Linabo Peak and
experience hiking it. It will be worth it as
you will get a wonderful view of the city.
For lunch, go on a Dipolog River Cruise.
Then visit the Cogon Eco-Park and be
one with nature. Have a fun night out on
Dipolog Boulevard.
SLEEP
Stay at Top Plaza Hotel and have
comfortable night’s sleep.
Tel: +63 65
212 5888
EAT
The buffet at Top Plaza hotel is good
if you love seafood, while UrChoice Bistro
Café also serves great Italian food.
SHOP
Dipolog is known for its Spanish
sardines so don’t forget to bring some
home.
INSIDERTIP
Look for Tito Mike’s
Spanish Sardines. It’s the best!
Ma.
Cristina
Velasquez
operations
manager
PHILIPPINES
DIPOLOG
SAMUEL DE LEON
Dipolog's Linabo Peak has 3,003
steps.
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