Destination highlights

It is a Philippine island that belongs to the Bisayas archipelago, these cities are divided into two provinces, Negros Oriental where Dumaguete is the most important city and Negros Occidental where the main city is Bacolod in the Philippines. It should be noted that to travel to Dumaguetes you must take into account that there are direct flights to Dumaguete with Cebu Pacific, bound for Boracay, Cebu, Manila or Tagbilaran. PAL Express, offers websites of the two companies to see where you want to travel. It is important to mention, that you can travel by ferry, Ocean Jet There are ferries that connect Isla de Negros with Siquijor and Bohol, By bus and ferry From Cebu you can travel by bus to Dumaguete in the south bus station, by ferry your cost It is approximately 270 php and takes between 4 to 5 hours.

The city itself does not have much to do. It is a city with a lot of atmosphere, shopping centers, shops and restaurants for the enjoyment of tourists. It is important to mention that in this city we can visit Boulevard, the Campus of Silliman University with its anthropological museum, the second largest collection of whale bones in the world, it is important to emphasize that one of the traditions of the Philippines is the procession of Nazarene black

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Negros Occidental, is the city of Bacolod Known as “Azucarera de Filipinas” because it produces more than half of the country’s sugar. The City of Dumaguete, is the capital of the eastern province of the island, has beautiful beaches to swim and allow you to practice diving with all the implements you need to swim, this beautiful city, offers many recreational areas where you can enjoy with his family visits the season to all tourists.

The Philippines has thousands of spectacular beaches, we offer the best coastal areas in which you must visit to enjoy the pleasures that the sea, sand and sun offer you in this great country, such as the island of Boracay. Is located in the province of Aklan, in Western Visayas. It is an island of 7 km long whose main attraction are its incredible beaches of fine white sand and its blue and crystal clear waters.

Travel tips

First, we must take into account some tips that we should know before traveling to this island. The best season to travel to the Philippines is in the months of January and February, as it coincides with the temperate and dry season. Of course, the absence of rain, typhoons and suffocating heat make these months, along with Christmas and Easter, are in the high season in the Philippines, those who hold the ordinary passport, do not need their visa to travel to the Philippines, provided that the stay does not exceed 30 days. If you want to extend your stay in the Philippines for more days, you can do it for another 29 days, for that it is necessary to pay a tax and carry out the procedure in the main Immigration office, in the Metro Manila offices or in the immigration departments of other provinces

You must plan your trip in advance to find low prices on domestic flights and hotels. The most comfortable way to get around this city is by tricycle, the journey from one side of the city to the other can cost around 20 pesos. On a motorcycle, to know the surroundings of Dumaguete is one of the best options since they give freedom and they do not demand you schedules. In the shopping center Robinson Plaza, you will find many places to eat, it is very important to know that the streets are clean, you cannot see poverty and are distracted by seeing the houses that people here have a higher purchasing power.

It is important to emphasize that no vaccination is mandatory but it is recommended that tourists have Hepatitis A and B, typhoid and tetanus, it is not advisable to drink tap water or consume ice as the water is not filtered or boiled, as well as unpeeled fruits and vegetables If you travel with medication, you will need to make a declaration for the use of such medicines, travel with the necessary amount and carry a prescription that includes the dose, duration and causes of treatment. Protect yourself from mosquitoes, very present in the rainy season, with repellents and appropriate clothes to avoid the spread of diseases such as dengue and malaria. Zika cases have also been detected in the Philippines, to avoid being infected with rabies, avoid contact with animals.

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Hotel recommendations

Honey Villas Dumaguete is located in Dumaguete, 3.2 km from Robinsons Place Dumaguete and 1.8 km from the Black Convention Center. It offers excellent accommodation with free Wi-Fi connection, a garden, a beautiful view on the terraces. Hotel Nicanor, ideally located in the center of Dumaguete, offers elegant accommodation with Wi-Fi in all areas only 250 m from the center, Dumaguete Paradise Garden is located in Dumaguete, 400 meters from the Negros Convention Center, and offers free WiFi, air conditioning. There is free private parking on site, Overview, Dumaguete Springs Beach Resort, Negros Occidental, is located opposite the Hypermart supermarket in the city, consists of modern apartments that feature bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with its kitchenware and terrace.

However, guests can stay in the tropical beach huts located under the palm trees on the resort’s fence, just 5 meters from their private beach and jetty. Apo and Siquior islands can be easily seen from the long terraces facing the beach. A garden, a hot tub, a pool table and even a coral reef belong to the complex, guests wishing to enjoy Asian cuisine will find a Chinese restaurant 10 meters away. The city center of Dumaguete is 3 minutes away, while the airport is 12 minutes away by car.

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