Location: Negros Oriental
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Negros Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Negros; Hiligaynon: Negros Sidlangan; Filipino: Silangang Negros), also called Oriental Negros or Eastern Negros, is a province located in the region of Central Visayas, in the Philippines. It occupies the southeastern half of the large island of Negros, with Negros Occidental comprising the northwestern half. It also includes Apo Island, a popular dive site for both, local and foreign tourists.
Restaurants in Negros Oriental
1. Casaroro Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Eager001 - Brisbane, Australia
Well worth the effort. We hired a guided bike and saw a few places during the day. Casaroro Falls was a little more physical than most places I have visited in the Philippines but not hard.
We went on a day where it rained on and off and we did need to walk through a little shallow water to get to the falls.
2. Apo Island Marine Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 472 reviews
Reviewed By Anthony A
The place is about 45-60 mind boat ride depending how smooth (or rough) the sea maybe. Jump off point is at Malatapay in the vicinity of Zamboanguita. Wednesday is their Market day so expect vehicle and human traffic during this day as you have to negotiate your way in going into the port. Boat rides varies between P2,400-8,500 per round trip depending on the number of pax riding the boat.
Once you arrived in Apo Island, you need to register with the local coast guard before you can proceed to the marine sanctuary. There is a local restaurant there to serve you lunch and beverages. Suggest you order once you arrived to avoid delays as this is only the restaurant in the island that I saw.
You also need a guide if you are to snorkel and find sea turtles. There the guide will tour you around the marine sanctuary with his floater. You can also rent a snorkel and water shoes at P100/piece since the entrance to the sanctuary is slippery and rocky. You also have the option to snorkel with life vest or not. But I prefer to swim without to have a better movement swimming with the Turtles. One observation though is the undersea current is strong which makes snorkelling a little bit of effort.
Overall, the experience is great since its very seldom to snorkel with the turtles.
3. Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao & Danao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By danerobb - Alberta, Canada
What was made by God is being exploited by an entry fee that is a disappointment to most people who visit here. Some people take one look at the slovenly appearance of the place, and leave, maybe without even paying the fee and entering. There is no swimming allowed at the pretty lakes, but then there's no one to save you if you drown.
So poorly executed, and so charging for some downtime is a dreadful waste of time.
Don't bother.
4. Silliman University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By JohnGex - Manila, Philippines
I first thought that Silliman University was a public university but based on the conversation with the professor we had met, it was a private university funded by overseas funds.
The place we visited in Silliman was their Anthropology Museum which houses some of the rare finds in Visayan area and in other parts of the country. It was established in 1901 and the first Protestant school in the Philippines. It was also the oldest American university in Asia.
How I wished there was an exchange faculty program between my school and Silliman. There was peace and tranquility when studying in Silliman. If I have another chance to visit another place, that would be Dumaguete.
Dumaguete was a province of caves. I could say and to be sure that you will enjoy or maximize the enjoyment and happiness, you should stay at least 4 days to visit their enchanted and magnificent cave formations.
5. Rizal Boulevard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By Faithy18 - Las Pinas, Philippines
Had my morning and night walk in this area. Its safe. People in the day run, jog or walks. People in the afternoon stroll. There are events every weekend. There is also a street food area for merienda or dinner.
6. Manjuyod White Sandbar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Ronna V
Been there with my son and my ex :)
Went there around 12nn the water is hightide so we really didnt see how the sandbar is..but we can see that the water is really clear ...the sand is white
Warm water.. Warm.weather
Sumptous lunch served by the bangkero
For 2200 deal with kuya teopanes
Roundtrip bangka...with seafood lunch
Fish crab shirmp and rice.. Great deal for 3 pax .not bad..
Just we really didnt see the sandbar ..
7. Pulangbato Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By chax10 - Iligan, Philippines
From DGT ask the tricycle driver to give you ride to Valencia (Plaza), from there you can hail a motorcycle to get you around the area.
P300 back and forth Pulangbato.
Entrance Fee at P50
due to the sulfuric water, it smells rust.
overall experience is worth it!
8. St Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By DJ R - Binangonan, Philippines
A short walk from Rizal Boulevard stands the oldest stone church in Negros island, though it might not seem old because of its polished facade. Originally built in 1750's, the Cathedral of Saint Anne of Alexandria or Dumaguete Cathedral has undergone several reconstruction after multiple events of fire in late 1800's and 1950's destroyed it. Its present facade is also not a part of the original structure but just an extension made in 1936.
9. Belfry
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Grace B - Davao
The Belfry tower was a historic landmark in Dumaguete City. Built in 1811 as a watchtower of the city against pirates who were looking for slaves.
Belfry is towering above other structures in the area. It is located just beside St.Catherine Cathedral.
The belfry is seen easily because it is just along the street.
10. Malatapay Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By MijnlieverdFH - Amsterdam
This is the main attraction of this marketplace. Selling live cows, goats, pig, carabaos, chickens and others. They usually used big trucks to haul the produce and the probable buyers will use also big trucks to bring back the purchase
This makes the marketplace in chaos. The provincial roads are not that wide enough to accommodate the parked trucks and the passing buses and other vehicles. But i see it as interesting sight because it is natural to note about the situation.
Besides, by the beach, which the area ended as far as the beachside, the food stalls were lined up. You can choose freshly roasted lechon paired with rice wrapped in coconut leaves. Then your day is complete.
The market day is only done during Wednesdays.
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