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Things to see in Dumaguete (Philippines): 7 places and when to go
Dumaguete is a town in Philippines, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Temples (2), History (2). The best known are Bacong Church and Dumaguete Presidencia. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Philippines · 9.3104, 123.3065
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · History (2) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- CEB Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, 133 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dumaguete
The places in and around Dumaguete, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bacong ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Bacong, Negros Oriental, Philippines7.3 km
- Dumaguete PresidenciaHistoric building in the city of Dumaguete, Philippines661 m
- A.Y. Reyes Zoological and Botanical GardenWith kids · Wildlife1.0 km
- Dumaguete Synoptic StationObservatory2.7 km
- Rodolfo B. Gonzales Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum125 m
- Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Parish ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines14 km
- Silliman Anthropology MuseumMuseum2 m
When to go to Dumaguete
The best time to visit Dumaguete is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:31
- FebBest time11:42
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:12
- MayPossible12:26
- JunBetter not12:32
- JulBetter not12:30
- AugBetter not12:18
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:47
- NovPossible11:34
- DecBest time11:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 28. In January, 6 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dumaguete
The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB, Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cebu City23 places130 km
- Ozamiz5 places142 km
- Bacolod15 places151 km
- Camiguin6 places153 km
- Iloilo City27 places176 km
- Cagayan de Oro9 places179 km
And all of Philippines, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dumaguete?
The best known: Bacong Church, Dumaguete Presidencia. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dumaguete?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 28.
How do you get to Dumaguete?
The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 133 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dumaguete as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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