Day trip to Dumaguete
The friendly university city 20–30 minutes north — Rizal Boulevard, the bell tower, cafés, malls and the best bakeries in the province.
Dumaguete is the provincial capital and where you'll arrive by plane or ferry. It's an easy half-day trip for shopping, ATMs, pharmacies and a stroll along Rizal Boulevard at sunset.
Highlights
- Rizal Boulevard seafront
- Campanario (bell tower)
- Cafés, malls and markets
Good to know
- Ceres buses and jeepneys run up and down the coast road all day.
- Book a van or private car if you're a group or have dive gear.
Prices and fees last checked October 2026. Always confirm locally before you go.
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More things to do
Malatapay Wednesday market
A lively weekly market just south in Zamboanguita — farmers, fishermen, livestock trading and famous lechon (roast pig).
Waterfalls in the Valencia hills
Next door in Valencia, Casaroro Falls and other jungle waterfalls make a great cool-down day in the mountains.
Muck diving the Dauin coast
Dauin is one of the world's best-known muck diving spots — frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic octopus and ghost pipefish live on its black volcanic sand.