Hike Mt. Talinis (Cuernos de Negros)
A tough but rewarding climb through mossy forest and crater lakes. The steeper Bediao Trail starts in Dauin.
Mt. Talinis — also called Cuernos de Negros, the 'Horns of Negros' — is a dormant volcano rising behind Dauin. Part of the Mt. Talinis geothermal reserve, including hot springs and sulphur vents, lies within Dauin.
The Bediao Trail on the Dauin side is the shorter, steeper route; the longer Apolong Trail starts in neighbouring Valencia. Many hikers traverse from one to the other.
Highlights
- Mossy forest and crater lakes
- Sulphur vents
- Summit views over the Visayas
Good to know
- This is a serious hike — typically 2–3 days to summit and back. Go with a registered local guide.
- Register with the barangay / trail office before you start and check whether the trail is open.
- Bring rain gear; the summit is cold and wet much of the year.
Prices and fees last checked October 2026. Always confirm locally before you go.
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Soak in Baslay Hot Spring
Natural sulphur hot spring pools in the cool hills of Barangay Baslay, about a 10 km ride up from the town centre.
Black-sand beaches & sunset
Dauin's beaches are fine dark volcanic sand. Walk the shore at golden hour, watch the fishing boats come in and the sun set over Apo Island.
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.