Travel guide

Dumaguete

The gentle city of diving and dolphins

🗓️ Best time: December–May💰 Budget · ~$50/day📍 Philippines

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About Dumaguete

A laid-back university city on Negros — a seaside boulevard, warm and walkable, and a base for world-class diving at Apo Island, whale-shark and dolphin trips, and waterfalls in the hills.

⭐ Things to do in Dumaguete

Apo Island diving & turtlesRizal BoulevardTwin Lakes (Balinsasayao)Casaroro FallsManjuyod sandbarManjuyod "Maldives" sandbarPulangbato FallsBais dolphin watching

🍽️ What to eat in Dumaguete

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Silvanas & sans rivalFresh seafoodBudbud rice cakeTempurahan street snacks

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🚕 Getting around

Tricycles and jeepneys; boats to Apo and Siquijor.

💡 Local tip

Take a boat to Apo Island for some of the Philippines' best shore diving and sea turtles.