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Mount TalinisMount Talinis, nicknamed locally “Cuernos de Negros” is the picturesque, double-peaked volcano you see rising up behind Atmosphere Resorts. Our mountain, blanketed with the thick, thriving jungle is located in Valencia, west of Dumaguete City. The giant tropical plants and trees are well-fed from the humid downpours that engulf the peaks almost daily.
Colon StreetIt is one of the great attractions in this area for shopping and for some hangout places. It also has so many histories to say. This place is always very crowded and it is the shopping capital of this area.
St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral ParishFounded in 1620, Dumaguete City is one of the older parishes in Negros and its parochial administration included the southeastern part of the island from Sibulan up to Bayawan as well as Siquijor. it was one of the oldest parishes in this area and it is now one of the pilgrimage centres.
Silliman HallThe Silliman Hall is a building constructed in the Stick Style of American architecture in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. It was built in the early 1900s. It was converted to a museum in 1970. It is located in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The collections are divided into two categories and seven galleries. It includes artifacts from the indigenous Negritos and the Islamic period and as early as 200 BC.
Lake BalananBalanan Lake is a natural body of water that resulted from a 1925 6.8 magnitude earthquake which caused a landslide of the Sandlot Mountains and damaged Balanan and Nasig-id ridges but formed this amazing tourist attraction in Negros Oriental. It is very beautiful to see and is now one of a tourist attraction by its natural beauty.
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural ParkOne of the most visited tourist spots in NEgros Oriental is the twin lakes of Sibulan. it is composed of two small but deep freshwater lakes called Lake Bilassanayo and Lake Danao. It was now one of the great attractions in this area and there are so many activities in and around the lake.
Dipolog Sunset BoulevardDipolog Sunset Boulevard, or Foreshore Development and Wellness Center, is an esplanade in Dipolog, the Philippines along a 1.6 kilometers stretch of foreshore spanning from Sta. Cruz of Barangay Central to Purok Bularan of Barangay Miputak. It is equipped with basketball courts and the playground part. It is also the site of the annual "Pagsalabuk Festival" and motor company trade shows. There are two commercial buildings augmenting the presently existing restaurants, bars, and several food and
Alona BeachThis famed tourist attraction quickly became a crowd favorite among local and foreign travelers looking for a relaxing escape from the city. Its wonderful white sand beaches, stunning reefs, and crystal clear waters will surely leave you fascinated. Daily a lot of tourists visits this place every day.
Panglao IslandPanglao is a famous tourist destination for its white-sand beaches and world-class diving sites. Panglao is very accessible to other natural wonders of Bohol such as the Chocolate Hills, the countless springs, rivers, falls and caves, and the ever cute tarsier, the smallest primate in the world. Panglao beaches attract both local Filipino and foreign visitors alike. Many resorts and hotels have sprung up right along the beaches and some a bit inland.
Hinagdanan CaveHinagdanan Cave is a famed Bohol tourist attraction for not only its unique beauty but also the interesting story of how it came to be. It meaning “Laddered” in Cebuano, is one of the many wondrous caves in the island province of Bohol. Hinagdanan also holds a bit of history from the Second World War. The cave was once used as a hideout by the locals to escape from the Japanese Imperial army, but unfortunately they were still found.
St. Joseph The Worker Cathedral ParishThe parish of Tagbilaran is one of the first 6 parishes founded by the Jesuit missionaries who came to Bohol in 1595. Saint Joseph the Worker, a favorite among the Jesuits, was enthroned as the patron saint by Rev. Fr. Joaquin de San Jose in 1767, a year before the Jesuits were expelled from the country.
Baclayon ChurchThe Church of Immaculada Concepcion in Baclayon is considered to be one of the oldest in the Philippines. Construction began in 1717 where some 200 native forced laborers cut and dragged coral blocks from the sea, using only bamboos in moving and lifting the stones in position. The church is now one of the great pilgrimage centers in the Philippines.
Pescador IslandPescador Island is an island located in the Tanon straight, the name Pescador is derived from the former Spanish Colonial heritage and the abundance of fish swimming on the reefs. The giant sardine ball made Pescador world-famous for both divers and snorkellers alike, of late the main school has been camped in Panagsama, with smaller offshoots still visible at Pescador. Despite this Pescador still offers two distinct fantastic dive sites on the Northeast side and the Southwest side.
Santa Monica ChurchThe Sta. Monica Parish Church in Alburquerque town was founded in 1869 after being separated from Baclayon town. Reports dating as far as 1886 indicate that the church was first built of light materials. The imposing structure is famous for its sturdy arches supporting a pathway that connected the church to the convent, which is described as “de grandes dimensiones”. What makes the church special is that the altar was carved manually by a local and the intricate design makes it one of a kind.
Abatan RiverA beautiful river which was located in the heart of Bohol and it is famous for so many tourist activities and also it is one of the main water resource for the locals.
Clarin Ancestral HouseThe Clarin Ancestral House dates back to 1840. Traditional Filipino-Spanish in design with long slanting roofs covered with nipa leaves, it is a typical one big square house with a coral stone foundation, rough-hewn wooden posts, wooden walls, and floors of wide hardwood planks and a receiving hall with a high vaulted ceiling. the whole house is relatively in good condition.
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Apo IslandApo Island is in the province of Negros Oriental, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. Apo is a tiny island with a small beach. The small town uses gathered rainwater as tap water. There is electricity only 3 hours a day, and there is no wifi connectivity (except for liberty lodge, and it is strictly for hotel guests only—eating at their restaurant will not grant you access to the wifi).