Top 12 Best Sights of Dumaguete, Dumaguete, Philippines

Officially known as the City of Dumaguete, this city is the capital of the Negros Oriental province in the island group of Visayas. With a total population of 134,103 people, Dumaguete is one of the two regional centers of the Negros island (with the other one being Bacolod).

According to the Department of Tourism in the Philippines, Dumaguete is among the top 10 most visited tourist destinations in the nation. This is not a surprise given the fact that Dumaguete is the key entry point to many destinations in not just the Negros island, but also the famed Siquijor island. It also connects easily to the neighboring island of Cebu, which forms the Central Visayas circuit together with Bohol.

As such, while Dumaguete has gained a deserved reputation as an excellent city to base yourself in for day trips to many of the most beautiful gems in Central Visayas, one should not make the mistake of forgetting to explore the City of Dumaguete in all its full glory too. Because once you take the time to explore the city, there are surprisingly many interesting things to discover right here in the city too!

This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring the City of Dumaguete. Without further ado… ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).