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The City of Gentle People lives up to its name. DUMAGUETE , capital of Negros Oriental, lies on the southeast coast of Negros, within sight of the most southerly tip of Cebu Island. It's off the traditional tourist track, but it's hard to understand why because it has exquisite architecture, mile upon mile of sandy beach, and pleasant piazzas where residents promenade every evening or indulge in a spot of al fresco ballroom dancing. It's close to the marine sanctuary of Apo Island where the scuba diving is superlative. North of the city is the small coastal town of Bais, where you can hire boats to go whale- and dolphin-watching. Dive outfits such as Cocktail Divers, based at Yhalason Beach west of the city, organize scuba courses and trips to Apo. The small airport is a few kilometres northwest of the city centre. Tricycles make the airport-to-city trip for about P30. The alternative is to fly to Cebu and get the fast ferry from Cebu City. WG&A Superferry and Negros Navigation both have regular sailings to and from Manila. WG&A also goes from Dumaguete to Cagayan de Oro, while Negros Navigation serves Tagbiliran on Bohol. The pier in Dumaguete is at the end of Rizal Avenue, a few minutes by jeepney or taxi from the city. Delta fast ferries (tel 035/225 6358) has daily departures to Cebu, Siquijor and Dapitan. Buses arrive at terminals at the far south of Perdices Street, on the far side of the Benica River. A jeepney into the city costs P10. Buses for other destinations on Negros also leave from these terminals. The tourist information office (Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm; tel 035/225 0549) is in the City Hall complex on Colon Street and the Immigration Office , which can arrange visa extensions without going through Manila, is at 38 Dr V Locsin St. The post office on Santa Catalina Street offers poste restante, and for Internet access the cafes around the Silliman University complex, at the northern end of Hibbard Street, are a good bet; try Surf Station Internet Cafe on Katada cor. Hibbard Avenue. The Music Box on Rizal Avenue is Dumaguete's premier expat hangout and a good place to gather intelligence. It offers Internet access and transport to local beach resorts. In Dumaguete there is plenty of budget accommodation around the main plaza. Theresa's Lodge (tel 035/225 4827; under $5) on San Juan Street has fairly spartan but clean rooms, with shared facilities. Vintage Inn (tel 035/225 1076; $5-10), on Legaspi Street opposite the public market, has singles and doubles, with air con. Overlooking the sea on Rizal Boulevard is Bethel Guest House (tel 035/225 2009; $15-20), a tall building with singles, doubles and clean facilities. South of Dumaguete is beach resort country, with a good range of clean and affordable accommodation close to the sea, often with dive schools attached. DAUIN is a popular port of call, twenty minutes' journey by bus or jeepney from Dumaguete. El Dorado's beach resort is comfortable, has a good restaurant, a popular bar and offers diving at Apo Island. About 45 minutes' bus ride north of Dumaguete is BAIS , a centre for whale- and dolphin-watching. One of the nicest places to stay here is La Planta (tel 541-5755; $25-40), a colonial-style pension on the hill with wonderful views and a pretty restaurant.
mag-aso cavesheighy Buttery says "anha agi sa Lipayo, dauin nga crossing. Nya, pag abot sa bukid, ask lang sa mga tawo kon wer ang mag-aso. Ada! Basta! Chada kau didto! Makuha inyong mga panuhot paggawas ninyo sa cave!... cge, au au.... " ga asoalanisxox says "pag-abot ninyo sa pier, skay ka tricycle dn naay paradahan paingon sa dauin then ask ra as a amg mag-aso...mga buotan kaau mga tawo diri...kiata kits ha>>>" baisalanisxox says "chada kaau diri sa bais kay naay whale-wtaching...tawag lang ni mae akng friend kay naa cya bangka..." tugawe duol mag-asoterry says "naog ka lipayo crossing then para ka tricycle paingon babaw agi ka tugawe,libjo mag-aso na pag kahuman......okidoki?"
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