Points of Interest
Pamplona Golf and Country Club
Considered a challenging course, the fairways are narrow, and feature some unique water hazzards. The office and adjacent clubhouse are well equipped with staff. you can hire a caddy, and an umbrella girl as well as the services of a local pro. Meals and cold beverages are available in the clubhouse. More...
Malatapay Market
Malatapay is a small town just suth of Dauin Oriental Negros. About 30 minutes south of Dumaguete, it is host to the well known Malatapay Market. The Malatapay Market is held once a week on Wednesdays. Farmers from the Mountain villages bring produce, and fishermen bring their catch of the day. At the end of the sprawling market street there is the dock from which boats leave for Apo Island. Next to the dock are several eateries which feature such local dishes as Kinilaw (sashimi), and roast pork called Lechon Baboy. Photo Gallery
Apo Island
Apo island is one of the premier diving destinations in the Philippines. On the southeast, the sanctuary is a gradual slope with a shallow wall. Thousands of tiny fish cluster around the black corals and crevices, and there are lapu-lapus, sturgeons, some beautiful stony corals. Clown fish and anemones are also abundant.
Apo island is accessible by a 35-minute boat ride from Zamboanguita. More...
PNOC Geothermal Power Plant
Nestled among mountains that spout steam from vents, set amidst a lush landscape at cool altitudes, is the power plant situated in Ticala, Valencia. The Palimpinon Power Plant is the centerpiece of the geothermal reserve in the care of the Philippine National Oil Company, which generates and supplies power to Negros, Panay, and Cebu.
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Regular cruises can take visitors out to Tañon Strait and Bais Bay to view playful dolphins and pygmy sperm whales, which surface from their natural habitat to put on an acrobatic show for enthusiasts. Peak viewing time between May and September. Spectacular underwater scenes reward snorkelers and divers.
Canlaon Volcano
One of the tallest peaks in the Visayas, the volcano's peak is 8,085 feet above sea level. The active volcano is a favorite spot of intrepid mountain climbers. It can be accessed from Canlaon City, 165.7 kilometers from Dumaguete City.
Lake Balanan
Located near the Town of Siaton 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete, Lake Balanan has become a key eco-tourist destination in Negros Oriental. more...
Bird Sanctuary and Mangrove Park
The Bais 400-hectare protected mangrove forest is a natural habitat and nesting place of birds and other wildlife. The park is located in Bais City. It is accessible by boat and walking over a bamboo-split boardwalk.
Apo Island Rockclimbing
This tiny island off the coast of Dumaguete is almost completely ringed with 20m cliffs of stable limestone, offering fascinating climbing in a stunning setting. The island is surrounded by crystal water and extensive reefs, ideal for post-climb diving expeditions. Truly fearless (or perhaps foolhardy) climbers can cap off their ascent with a 12m dive into the ocean below. There are five established routes, ranging from 5 to 6 kilometers. The island is a 30-minute boat ride from Dauin. Please seek the help of local climbers – contact the Dumaguete-based Cuernos de Negros Mountaineering Club, who can also arrange mountain treks into the interior of southern Negros. More...