Lake Balanan
A mountain lake formed when an earthquake in 1925 blocked the river valley, with dead trees standing in the water. You can ride bamboo rafts and cross suspension bridges.
Lake Balanan lies in the mountains of Siaton, surrounded by forest. The surface is calm, and dead tree trunks rising out of the water create a distinctive scene. Along the shore there are bamboo rafts, kayak rentals, zip lines and picnic cabins, and the entry fee is low. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from Dumaguete and can be arranged on the same southern-route day as Tambobo Bay.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tambobo Bay
- Mount Talinis (Cuernos de Negros)
- Malatapay Market
- Casaroro Falls
- Red Rock Hot Spring
- Pulangbato Falls
- Dauin Marine Sanctuaries
- Forest Camp Valencia