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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
Visit Mt Sabrina Resort for
some rest and relaxation, and get to
swim in their tuna shaped pool! Other
places to visit are Lemlunay Cliffside
Resort for some deep sea diving and
Saranggani Highlands for a nice garden
atmosphere.
SLEEP
Try SunCity Suites for a budget
friendly accommodation.
suncitysuitesgensan.com
EAT
Try Rachero Grill for some
sumptuous Filipino ranch-style cooking.
The baby back ribs is a bestseller!
SHOP
The best pasalubong to bring
home is tuna belly and sashimi. You can
check out the different fish at the port too.
MUST-TRY
Visit GenSan in July and
take part in their Tuna Festival. The city
will be bustling.
Cor
Sunglao-
Kho
fashion designer
PHILIPPINES
GENERALSANTOS
LESTER LEDESMA
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
Have a relaxing day at
Dakak Park Beach Resort and enjoy the
beautiful sunset, peace and quiet. Bring
a swimsuit with you so you can enjoy
the cool waters. Spend a fun-filled day in
Gloria’s Fantasyland where you can feel
like a kid again in the amusement park.
SLEEP
Stay at the Top Plaza Hotel at the
corner of Echavez St and Quezon Ave.
Tel: +63 65 212 5777 or 212 5888
EAT
7
Treasures coffee shop/restaurant
in Top Plaza Hotel offers decent and very
affordable food.
SHOP
Head to Montano’s and get bottles
of olive oil and Spanish sardines, which
are good pasalubong items as well.
MUST-TRY
Do not miss a visit to Dapitan
where you can discover more about José
Rizal’s life in exile.
Michelle
Cuales-
Gullon
employee
PHILIPPINES
DIPOLOG
Dapitan is the first heritage zone in
the Philippines.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
SAMUEL DE LEON
