Negros Oriental

With the university town of Dumaguete as its gateway, turtles at Apo Island and macro diving at Dauin are favorites of divers.

Negros Oriental occupies the southeastern part of Negros Island. Its capital, Dumaguete, is a laid-back university town, and the seafront Rizal Boulevard is good for strolls. To the south, Dauin is known for macro diving, and the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary offshore lets you swim with turtles; inland there are mountain and forest sights such as the Twin Lakes and waterfalls. The dry season from November to May is better for water activities. Dumaguete Airport has flights to Manila and Cebu, and the port has ferries to Siquijor, Bohol and Cebu.

Destinations

• Dumaguete

Itineraries

• Central Visayas Island Hopping Slow Route – A backpacking island-hopping route heading south from Cebu, passing through Dumaguete, Apo Island, and Siquijor to Boho…