Why Dumaguete?
Dumaguete, is the city of gentle people
Dumaguete is the capital city of the Province of Negros Oriental. It is located within the Negros Island in the Central Visayas Region. Dumaguete is also known as "The City of Gentle People" because of the friendliness of the people and the warm welcome you will get every time you visit the place.
History revealed that the city was habitually assaulted by various pirates on the coastal town.
Because
of
this, the
word Dumaguete was formulated from a Visayan word “daggit” which means “seize, snatch or grab”.
However, a new term “dumaguet” was coined which means “to swoop or fall”. It describes the
City’s
ability to
enthral and
captivate its visitors, charming them of its natural beauty and their lovely people.
In 1572, Diego Lopez Povedano, a spanish historian named the City “Danaguet”. It was later
renamed
as
“Dumaguete “ by Murillo Velarde in 1734.
Dumaguete is rich with historical sites as well as tourist attractions, both man-made and natural. Dumaguete is the home of the Cathedral Bell Tower that was built in 1811. The Silliman University and its Luce Auditorium and Anthropological Museum as well as the Rizal Boulevard are among the man-made tourist attractions of Dumaguete. Structures like centuries-old churches and historical shrines are abundant in the city.
Tourist Spots
My favorit tourist spots in Dumaguete
Apo Island
Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 74 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete in the Philippines. The name "Apo" means "elder" or "respected ancestor" in the Visayan languages.
The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve, protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, each with a dive center.There is also a ranger station and a lighthouse.
Location:
Apo Island is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental. 25 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital Dumaguete.
Pulang Bato Falls
Pulangbato Falls in Valencia is a well known attraction to tourists and locals. These falls are also known as Red Rock Falls and Malabo Falls. Like the name says, these falls are located on top of red rocks and is home to a nicely sized pool at the base of the falls.
Pulangbato Falls has a wide cascade. The water pours down into a swimming hole that is also deep enough for high dives. Enthusiasts clamber up to a nearby rock that functions as a diving point and free fall into the water basin. The shape of Pulangbato Falls has been considered unique because of its layered structure. At a distance, the waterfalls look triangular in shape.
Location:
Pulang Bato Falls is located in Valencia, Negros Oriental, Philippines. About 14.1 kilometers from Dumaguete City.
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes is a natural park in the Philippines surrounding Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao in the province of Negros Oriental,west of Dumaguete.
Lakes Balinsasayao and Danao are two small crater lakes separated by a narrow mountain ridge in a hallow. The twin lakes and their surrounding primary and secondary dipterocarp forests serve as the watershed for southern Negros Oriental.It contains the headwaters of five major river systems namely, the Amlan, Ayuquitan, Hinotongan, Okoy and Cauitan rivers that provides the water requirements and irrigation of the lowland communities.
Location:
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes is located in the Mount Talinis range, in the southern portion of Negros Island, and spans across the municipalities of Valencia, Sibulan and San Jose.
Gallery
Photos form Dumaguete
