Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City

Through the centuries, ruined watchtowers, Spanish colonial buildings, historical coves and remnants of walls in Negros Oriental have continued to draw the attention of visitors as they discover the province's role in history. To get a closer look and deeper understanding of its rich history, one must visit the many fascinating landmarks that the people of Negros Oriental take pride in.

Spanish Fortress – Site of the Spanish fortress during the invasion of the Philippines. Located in the shoreline of Tampocon II, Ayungon.

Watch Tower – Served as a lookout for invaders with bells to warn the townfolk. That is how Bacong got its name.  A town crier would call “Bacon”, meaning get up and fight. 

Bacong Church and Pipe Organ – Built in 1865, Bacong Church has the oldest altar and a century-old pipe built in Zaragosa, Spain in 1894 through the efforts of Bacong’s first priest, Rev. Joaquin Soriano. 

Sangki Coves – The landing site of the US Navy submarines during World War II, carrying assistance, war materials and supplies for the guerrilla forces. It was the landing site of Col. Jesus Villamor and party by personal direction of Gen. Douglas Mc Arthur from Australia. 

Bindoy - The only old ruins visible today are the remains of an old watchtower situated at the mouth of the river.

Moro Towers (Fortress) – These two ancient dome-shaped watchtowers were once used to warn against marauding pirates and are located in the  Poblacion, near the beach and old church.

Provincial Capital – Built in 1924, it houses the office of the governor and other provincial government offices. 

Dumaguete City Bell tower – Built in 1811, it served as a watchtower and a belfry, to forewarn townsfolk against pirate raids.

Channon Hall – was the Kempetai or the torture chamber of the Japanese.  Can be found in Silliman University Campus, Dumaguete City

Guy Hall – The Japanese military headquarters. – Silliman University Campus, Dumaguete City

Rizal Boulevard – on his way to his exile in Dapitan, Dr. Jose Rizal stopped at Dumaguete to eat breakfast at the house of the parents of Dr. Jose Longa along the boulevard. 

Barrio Bankal – the seat of the 7th District Government during World War II. 

Pamplona - “Sherwood Forces” in Mamburao, Pamplona was the site of the guerrilla headquarters of the Tanjay, Amlan-Bais Sector.

Barrio Casala-an – The seat of the 6th District Civil Government during World War II. 

Bonbonon Point -  During WW II on February 7, 1942, the PC Coastal Patrol suffered its first casualty when their patrol was shelled and sunk by a Japanese destroyer in these deep waters. 

Lo-oc Beach – where the American Liberation Forces landed in April 26, 1945 under the command of Col. W.V. Mahoney.

Barangay Lo-oc – Site of the first Fil-Jap battle in Oriental Negros. This took place on October 11, 1942, where independent partisan guerrilla groups were united. Prominent enemy death casualty was Comdr. Tzuda of the Japanese Forces. 

Lake Danao and Balinsasayao – discovered by Don Miguel Patero in 1885. Evacuation place of Mr. Bell and Dr. Carson. The meeting to unite the guerrilla forces was held here.

Sta. Catalina - Remnants of the walls of the convent and the old casa tribunal were destroyed during the Philippine Revolution.

Fil-Jap-Am Shrine – This tri-sidal shrine representing the three forces is the object of a yearly pilgrimage of Japanese and Filipino war veterans. Located in Barrio Sagbang was the site of a fierce battle during WWII where many soldiers died. 

Guinsoan Bridge Area – The Japanese under Col. Satosi Oie surrendered formally to the 503rd U.S. Airborn Division on September 19, 1945. 

How to get there

Dumaguete City is the primary gateway to Oriental Negros with direct air and sea transport links to major cities such as Manila and Cebu. Negros Oriental is accessible via air, sea and and land routes, depending on where you are coming from.

• By plane: From Manila there is a daily flight going to Dumaguete City. The entire travel time will consume 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• By land: Ceres Lines buses that leaves a few hours apart from its Cebu station to the town of Bato. From Bato, the bus will board a barge which will stop in Amlan, Negros. The bus will then disembark from the barge and take its passengers to Dumaguete City. The estimated travel time is 5 hours at normal speed.

Accommodations
• Bahura Resort and Spa - Dauin Km 19/20 Maayong Tubig, Dauin, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines
• Antulang Beach Resort - Siit, Siaton, Negros Oriental, Siaton, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6219
• Pura Vida Beach and Dive Resort - Washington Street, District 3, Dauin, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6217
• Mike's Dauin Beach Resort - District III Poblacion, Dauin, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6217
• Monarch Sands Dive Resort - Agbagay, Bonbonon,, Siaton, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines
• Wellbeach Dive Resort - Mojon, Maluay, Dauin, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6218
• Dumaguete Springs Beach Resort - Bacong, San Miguel, Bacong, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6200
• Island's Leisure Hotel - Hibbard Avenue, Bantayan, Siaton, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines
• Ancestral Inn – Negros - Larena Corner, Roxas Street, Poblacion, Guihulngan City, Siaton, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6214
• Triple B Resort - Triple B Road Pasol, Alcoy, Cebu, Philippines 6023