Dumaguete Travel Guide - Things To Know Before Going There

Planning for a vacation? Here’s a Dumaguete travel guide to help you discover the city fully.

DUMAGUETE TRAVEL GUIDE – The City Of Gentle definitely holds this moniker true and here’s a guide in going around this place.

If you are looking for a place that offers both adventure and relaxation, you can find it in Dumaguete City, the City Of Gentle People. This is also the capital of Negros Oriental and what makes Duma a charming city is a combination of multiple factors.

There’s a significant growth in terms of the number of tourists and business travelers who are coming to this city and because of this, there’s also growth in terms of establishments that can accommodate them.

Of course, when it comes to tourist spots in Dumaguete, it houses several and some of them even hold a rich history. Tourists may also include paying a visit to Siquijor or Apo Island, the neighboring islands. Some even consider this city the best spot for retirement.

Dumaguete Travel Guide — ***Photo from Credo’s Travel/Photography Blog***

Here are some things to know about the City Of Gentle People:

This place is accessible to other popular destinations like Bacolod, Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor.

It is where Silliman University is located, the first Protestant university in the Philippines and the first American university in Asia. This is an institution that is also considered a tourist spot.

To fully enjoy the tourist spots, beaches, and culture of the place, the best time to go here is during the dry season which is from February to June.

They hold two festivals: Sandurot Festival every September and Buglasan Festival every October.

When it comes to accommodations, there are several types that you can find here such as beach resorts, beach hotels, vacation rentals, and hostels.

Among the spots with rich history include Silliman University, Rizal Boulevard, Quezon Park, Dumaguete Cathedral and Belfry Tower, and Sidlakang Negros Village.