WATCH: We Tried the Best Things to Do in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
From adventure parks to art galleries.
(SPOT.ph) Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental is known for its old-town charm, ancestral houses, cafes, and—of course—sweet silvanas. But the nearby cities and municipalities of this province in the Visayas have so much more to offer.
Santa Catalina, for example, is an ecotourism destination that features the Katunggan Boardwalk and Mangrove Sanctuary in Barangay Caranoche. The place is teeming with wildlife, which you can check out as you add a lot of steps to your smartwatch.
You can also drop by the Santa Catalina Monkey Sanctuary, which is home to endemic flora and fauna, including the Philippine long-tailed macaque. Another attraction in Santa Catalina is the Santabucks Eco Adventure Park, where you can try out the giant swing, the spiderweb, and palwa ride for an exciting afternoon.
To continue your outdoor adventure, head over to the southern part of Negros Oriental—Apo Island in Dauin. The marine reserve surrounding this volcanic island is home to coral gardens, schools of fish, and sea turtles.
For a cultural immersion, don't miss Negros Oriental's thriving art scene. There's Mugna Art Gallery in Valencia, Subida Souvenirs in Dumaguete City, and 58 EJ Blanco Studios.