Dumaguete (City of Gentle People)

DUMAGUETE is a city in the province of Negros Oriental and indeed a "City of Gentle People". Based on my experience, I don't feel any harm, pressure, crowdedness or irritation. I feel free, comfortable, relaxed and just enjoyed the place.

I love Dumaguete

There are two ways for you to get there. Either you travel via a combination of land and sea or by air.
If you are from Manila you may want to fly directly from MANILA to SIBULAN AIRPORT also known as Dumaguete AIRPORT. We chose to travel by combination of land and sea since here in Cebu we have easy access to Liloan Port from South Bus Terminal in Cebu City. 

Ceres Bus

       South Bus Terminal- you must ride a Ceres Bus  going to Bato-Oslob-Liloan Port

                                         (Aircon 175pesos/ Non-Aircon 162pesos)

                                        - it takes 4 hours approximately to get to Liloan Port.

       Liloan Port to Sibulan- Santander Express (62 pesos) it takes 30 minutes approximately.

       Sibulan to Dumaguete - ride a jeep (15 pesos) it takes 15-20 minutes approximately.

fares are subject to change from without prior notice*

There are lots of reasonable hotels where you can stay comfortably. We chose NovoTel because it is just adjacent to malls, restaurants and Rizal boulevard.

Rizal Boulevard

Rizal Boulevard is a place where you can just simply relax , enjoy and admire the beauty of Nature while looking across at the Island of Siquijor. It is a perfect place to bring your children, family or loved ones and spend quality time together. If you like to exercise, walk or even jog you could do it there. Just a friendly reminder SMOKING is not allowed.

view from afar Rizal Boulevard 

Sisters of St. Paul Chartres

I didn't get to see much in Dumaguete, it is so HOT in day time I can't stand the heat while walking for a few hours. But tasting food and desserts at SANS RIVAL CAKES And PASTRIES comforted me.

Silvanas

It is a cookie version of Sans Rival made from a layer of buttercream sandwiched.

It cost 140 pesos for 10 pieces

Chocolate Lava Cake

*this is not my photo credits to CupKaye of Foodspotting.com

It cost 60 pesos

Geez this lava cake tastes so good that you will find yourself speechless while eating it. 

cheesy lasagna

It don't remember the price of this since my friend paid for it :), but not more than 100 pesos I'm guessing.

SANS RIVAL CAKES And PASTRIES is a place you must try. They are well known for their pastries and cakes. There are no branches outside of Dumaguete, so if you you really want to try and taste their specialty you might plan a trip. It will be worth it, believe me! Friendly reminder if you are planning to buy some pastries as presents for your loved ones back home you might want to reserve in advance because they are popular and sell everything out quickly.

In my next post will be my trip to Valencia, Negros Oriental that is located west of Dumaguete.

Map of Negros