Dumaguete is a city on Negros Island in the southern Philippines which has a nickname of “The City of Gentle People” due to its kind-hearted locals. The city is blessed with a beautiful coastline, active volcanoes, serene waterfalls, fascinating wildlife, and hiking trails galore. Dumaguete also houses four universities and several colleges throughout the whole city. It takes around 1.5 hours of flying time to travel from Manila to Dumaguete. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Emirates, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Some of the best attractions there are in Dumaguete such as Lake Balanan, Pulangbato Falls, and Filipino Japanese Amity Memorial Shrine.

When is the best time to fly from Manila to Dumaguete?

Dumaguete is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Dumaguete is open for visiting is from early January to mid-April. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Dumaguete. The temperature will usually vary from 24°C to 32°C and is rarely below 23°C or above 33°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Dumaguete, you can plan a travel to Dumaguete close to early January or mid of April, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Dumaguete?

Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport (DGT)

Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport is the main airport operating in Dumaguete. It is 5 km away from Dumaguete. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 12 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, baggage storage, and a lost & found center.

Highlights in Dumaguete.

Lake Balanan - Lake Balanan is a freshwater deep lake in the forest that is surrounded by lush jungle and rolling mountaintops. It is a natural lake that was created by a tectonic earthquake in 1925. 3 nearby creeks and rivers gave way during the quake and are now what feeds the pristine body of water. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Lake Balanan. Lake Balanan is 61 km away from Dumaguete and 64 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to drive from Dumaguete to Lake Balanan and around 1 hour 40 minutes from the airport. Lake Balanan opens all day to visit with no entrance fee.

Pulangbato Falls - Pulangbato Falls is a unique waterfall as it features rusty red rock walls and a waterfall basin that was created by sulfur. The waterfall basin mellows out to create a calm pool in which to swim. The visitors also can rest on the rocky riverbed, but be aware of the rusty red stain if you stay for a long time there. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Pulangbato Falls. Pulangbato Falls is 14 km away from Dumaguete and 15 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 30 minutes to drive from Dumaguete to the Pulangbato Falls and around 35 minutes from the airport. Pulangbato Falls opens all day to visit with no entrance fee.

Filipino Japanese Amity Memorial Shrine - Located in Valencia, Negros Oriental, the Filipino Japanese Amity Memorial Shrine gives the visitors something to work on which are hiking the 2.5-hour journey through the mountain across foot-bridges, through villages, and around a few boulders until reaching its location at 2,175 feet above sea level. It teaches about the history of Dumaguete. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to the Filipino Japanese Amity Memorial Shrine. Filipino Japanese Amity Memorial Shrine is 14 km away from Dumaguete and 13 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 35 minutes to drive from Dumaguete to the Filipino Japanese Amity Memorial Shrine and around 30 minutes from the airport. Filipino Japanese Amity Memorial Shrine opens all day to visit with no entrance fee.

Travel tips to Dumaguete.

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do being unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that planning is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure.

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find.

Less is Best when Traveling

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much in a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

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