Dumaguete, what's there and how to get there?

[Miguel]

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cont.. UNDERWATER
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

APO ISLAND
Dauin, Negros Oriental

Apo Island is a small volcanic island, 7km off the southeastern tip of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental. It is considered as one of the Top 10 Best Diving Sites of the World. There is so much abundance of marine life that it has flourish significantly. This island whose beauty has captivated divers from foreign lands and lure them travel far distance just to see and experience its beauty first hand. Apo Island is also the first successful community managed protective area of which the island was ravaged before by illegal fishing methods but under the auspices of Silliman University, starting in 1982 it has transformed to which the island is now known today. This success has been replicated in other parts of the county and abroad.


PARADISE OF THE DEEP

photos by: dachalan

[edshark]

wow.. ninduta gd atong beach nga taas au og shoreline... hmmmm... apil ni sa akong wish list..

[Miguel]

wow.. ninduta gd atong beach nga taas au og shoreline... hmmmm... apil ni sa akong wish list..

Naa pay connecting attraction anang Sandbar which I will post later.

[edshark]

please pd ko post on how to get there and estimated budget for the fare sir.. if gikan dri cebu.. and also where to stay/accommodation and rates if available

[digitalsuperman]

please pd ko post on how to get there and estimated budget for the fare sir.. if gikan dri cebu.. and also where to stay/accommodation and rates if available

ingna nya ko polymer kung mo adto ka..kuyug ko..hehehe...

[alert0]

taga dumaguete man unta ko pero wala pa dyd ko ka adto sa lake balinsasayaw. SOOOOONNNNN.....adtuon dyd ko na.

[pruzchett]

wow i was in dumaguete two days ago. i haven't seen the rest of negros oriental but dumaguete alone is beautiful! with lots of beautiful people pa jud. daghan aug eye candy did2.

[Miguel]

please pd ko post on how to get there and estimated budget for the fare sir.. if gikan dri cebu.. and also where to stay/accommodation and rates if available

Back and forth from Cebu to Dumaguete by Ceres kay P500 ra man including na ang fastcraft. For accomodation budgeti lang ug P500 pero murag dako ra man gani na. If moadto ka ug sandbar murag abang pumpboat kay P2000 so mas daghan mo mas barato, included na ana ang dolphin watching which I will post later.

[Miguel]

WATERFALLS
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

Casaroro Falls
Valencia, Negros Oriental

Casaroro Falls is a 90-foot tall single column of water dropping into a swimming basin of very cold water that is surrounded by steep rock walls and secludedly hidden in the middle of a forest. Cool waters cascading down and enclosed by steep precipices and lush vegetation. Hikers can traverse an adventurous nature trail, that includes a bamboo hanging bridge and rocks galore. Casaroro is the most photographed waterfall of the province.



Hiking towards Casaroro Falls


To get there one must climb 366 of very steep steps down to the base of the ravine.



Will cross through a hanging bridge to get to the other side


Along the way you will pass through dense canopies of a jungle



Of course, on the pathway not only leaves and bushes will greet you but also wide array of beautiful flowers


Casaroro gorge, a perfect setting for a relaxing seclusion


Passing through rocks and streams


Oriental feeling with bamboos, reminiscent of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon


The trail to Casororo Falls has rich vegetation and scenic streams


Adventurer's delight


And then alas and behold! After a long trek, the magnificent view of the Casaroro Falls will finally be at your forefront.









The bounty from that long tiring trek, cool waters and unassuming smile, priceless!

photos by bakcpacklife516, hellocutie,kellyhale, wpb mike, gilberttoy69 and ironwulf.net

[Miguel]

DOLPHINS
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

Dolphin Watching
Bais City, Negros Oriental

The dolphin watching and occasional appearance of whales during certain times of the year in Bais Bay is the first of its kind of ecotourism in the country. When these intelligent mammals were left in the wild and just to be admired from a close distance without imprisoning them and let them perform some circus tricks.

For almost close to two decades now, the local government of Bais saw the potential of tourism for dolphin and whale watching. It was a double edge sword as it earns money through tourism while at the same time educating the locals on protecting the marine resources. The ones who gained the most were the dolphins as no one was harmed in the process while being on the spotlight at the same time. Soon after other places follow suit, like Palawan and Bohol which are also now into dolphin watching.






One can have a scenic cruise through these pumpboats while watching these frolicking mammals


Not too far away is the Manjuyod Sandbar, the boat tour package includes these two attractions

Dolphins now taking over the show.

photos by lil_mamba and julesnene