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Rizal Boulevard – Dumaguete Info
https://dumagueteinfo.com Thu, 17 May 2018 03:23:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6 The Boulevard, Dumaguete City: A Quick Glimpse https://dumagueteinfo.com/yellow-pages/the-boulevard-dumaguete-city-a-quick-glimpse/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/yellow-pages/the-boulevard-dumaguete-city-a-quick-glimpse/#respond Wed, 02 May 2018 07:11:56 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/?p=3104 Welcome to Dumaguete City!
AKA The City of Gentle People
This is the town boulevard, a renowned landmark that has been around long enough to be a part of the life of majority of its locals.
A humble stretch of concrete that signifies the town’s undying love for the ocean.
Whether you are staying in Dumaguete for less than a day or two, it’s a must to see the boulevard and to experience the seaside by this modest structure of locality.
Come visit us and enjoy Dumaguete!
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The boulevard’s stretch is immediately visible when coming into the Dumaguete port via any sea vessel. From the white lamp posts lining up the stretch to the stately trees swaying with the sea breeze, Rizal Boulevard holds a big part in the city’s provincial charm and has become a very popular landmark.
From the airport, Rizal Boulevard is only a brief 15 minute ride. Several hotels (Bethel Guest House, Honeycomb Tourist inn, La Residencia Almar) and many restaurants ( Sans Rival, Le Chalet, Mamia’s, Chin Long, Don Atilano, Coco Amigo, Blue Monkey Grill) run along the strip. These, together with other business establishments (Globe Telecom, Bank of Commerce, Development Bank
Food and Friends – Rizal Boulevard
of the Philippines), has transformed the Rizal Boulevard into a bustling hotpot of commerce and tourism. The city’s main commercial district is a stone’s throw away from the boulevard. There are four major streets linking the boulevard to the city namely Silliman Avenue (which also leads to Silliman University campus), Perdices Street, Locsin Street and Sta. Catalina Street – all of which make any business establishment, be it a department store or computer shop, accessible from any point in the Rizal Boulevard. And yet despite the yield of progress, it remains peaceful throughout the day. Surprisingly, even traffic doesn’t find its way to the Rizal Boulevard thoroughfare (except though when a festival is being celebrated because parades are usually routed here) because of the wide road and the promenade that allows pedestrians to enjoy the walk right beside the ocean.
There are a lot of things you can do in Rizal Boulevard. You can bond with your friends, eat and hang out at the various restaurants beside boulevard; you can also have a daily walk or run along the boulevard. Dumaguete Rizal Boulevard is well known for its balot (a pinoy food) and tempura near the sea port. People of all ages would choose to bring their friends and family here because it is not so expensive. After all, simple pleasures are the best.
Lately, triathlons are often held in the boulevard area.
Triathlon in Dumaguete City
A lot of people would also choose Rizal boulevard for their pictorials for wedding, prom and other events.
Couple on Rizal Boulevard
Most people love to convene during late afternoons at one of the sidewalk cafes, bars or restaurants at the boulevard. Some take strolls at this particular time of the day to escape from the heat and to enjoy the ocean breezes. It is also the perfect place to experience the sunrise as well as the sunset either while sipping a refreshing drink or just sitting and staring out into the horizon like having no cares in the world.
Rizal Boulevard is definitely one of the city’s best loved places. It has become a landmark as well as a venue for leisure and recreation.
Dining on Rizal Boulevard
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Click Here if you do not want to wait.]]> https://dumagueteinfo.com/dumaguete-city/forums/feed/ 0 Coco Grande Hotel https://dumagueteinfo.com/dumaguete-city/where-to-stay-in-dumaguete-city/coco-grande-hotel-dumaguete/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/dumaguete-city/where-to-stay-in-dumaguete-city/coco-grande-hotel-dumaguete/#respond Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:44:46 +0000 http://dumagueteinfo.com/?page_id=439 Located right in the heart of Dumaguete, Coco Grande Hotel is a Mexican style red brick wall hotel found On Hibbard Avenue near Silliman University. Nearby is the commercial district where tourists can find most of the restaurants, shops and other commercial establishments. Coco Grande Hotel Dumaguete has its own piano bar and lounge as well as a coffee shop and fine dining restaurant offering Filipino, Mexican, and various European recipes.
Coco Grande Hotel provides a hospitable and relaxing ambiance in the heart of Dumaguete. It has 24 guest rooms offering occupants with complete amenities such as cable television, IDD and NDD telephone, mini-bar, hot and cold shower as well as 24-hour room service.
Guests can likewise leave their personal belongings such as jewelries in the hotel’s safety deposit box located at the front desk area. Coco Grande Hotel has a function room that can accommodate up to a hundred guests making it a perfect venue for holding conferences, business meetings, seminars, and other events
While billeted in Coco Grande Hotel, guests can likewise look forward to indulge in various activities that the city of Dumaguete has to offer. A popular activity is one can go rock climbing in 20 meters of solid limestone on Apo Island. The view provided by the island will captivate tourists, along with the 12 meter descent in its cool waters.
Aside from that, there are other activities that can be done on Apo Island, such as scuba diving and snorkeling. The activity will give guests an amazing view of various coral reefs. Apo Island, which is a 12-hectare piece of land, is the home of the Negros Oriental Marine Conservation Park.
If that is not enough, adventurous guests of Coco Grande Hotel can likewise go mountain climbing in Negros Oriental’s Mt. Talinis and Mt. Kanlaon. The town of Bais — located along the shores of the Tanon Strait, a body of water serving as the boundary between the province of Negros Oriental and the island of Cebu – provides guests with an opportunity to watch whales and dolphins.
Furthermore, tourists can go 88 kilometers to the northern portion of Dumaguete to visit the caves of Bayawan and Mabinay, the municipality located at the border of Negros Oriental and Occidental.
So for people who are looking for an elegant place to stay in Dumaguete, Coco Grande Hotel is an excellent choice. With its warm and friendly staff and its cozy atmosphere, every guest will definitely feel at home.
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Being within its wide and spacious interiors is like being swept in a magical world of prestigious excellence where a homey ambiance exudes for all those who come to call it their second home.
The Bethel Hotel Dumaguete (or, as commonly referred to as the Bethel Guest House to commoners of the local area) offers a high quality feature in both its services and amenities that only Bethel Hotel Dumaguete is proud to have.
This hotel isn’t hard to spot. In fact, looking at the Bethel Hotel Dumaguete from the outside is already an eye-catcher since it definitely looks enthralling as it stands with pride near Silliman University, a historical institution of Dumaguete residents.
Sturdy and bustling, its surrounding areas are softened with nature’s touch of large green plants. A nearby seashore also makes it a favorite to those who would like to enjoy more of nature’s gifts to mankind.
People coming for a night’s or a couple of days stay in Bethel Hotel Dumaguete don’t usually have a problem with parking. In fact, the hotel offers a large parking area just for this.
Stepping unto its (almost) white laden steps, with strong hand steel bars, guests are warmly ushered in, and expertly given prompt service by its friendly group of hotel employees.
For those who are curious about what they have to offer, here are some of the services that it gives to its guests:
* Function Rooms
* Business Center
* Audio-Video Amenities
* An Inside Shop for Souvenir Items
* PABX Telephone System
* Laundry Services
* Cocktail Room Reservations (which could accommodate around 500 people)
Within its rooms for personal enjoyment, one would find these things:
* Air Conditioners
* Cable TV
* Spacious Bathrooms
* Hot and Cold Shower
* Safety Deposit Box
* IDD and NDD Telephone Dial-Ups
Prices for the different types of rooms are here below:
* Studio Rooms – usually costs around P800
* Double Deluxe – the price to pay is around P1000
* Twin Deluxe Rooms – amounts to P1100
* Family Rooms – around P1800
* Family Deluxe – P2000
For those who have a chance to visit Dumaguete, it’s best to have a stay at the Bethel Hotel Dumaguete during the festivals where the round of festivities usually end at around two or three in the morning of the next day.
For all these wonderful features, staying at the Bethel Hotel Dumaguete is indeed an enjoyable treasure that should be experienced by one in order to feel its lasting moments of pleasure.
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You are looking for a professional dive shop in Dumaguete with a great family-atmosphere ? Mike’s Adventure Dive Shop is the place to go. Spending every day in the waters around Dumaguete and the neighborhood Islands Apo, Siquijor, Sumilon and the south-coast of Cebu many years makes Mike an expert in and around the waters of this area.
Mike, his lovely wife Joe Ann and his professional team are taking care of all your needs. Mike is a PADI Instructor and outdoor adventurer. He can teach from absolute beginner-level up to Divemaster. Safety is his highest priority. No matter if you have fun-dives or a SCUBA class with him or go Caving and Mountain Climbing.
The Dive Shop in Dumaguete
With its location in the center of the Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete the dive shop is easy to find. You get infos about local diving and dive-trips as well as all you need to start your dive course on the spot.
Since the Adventure Dive Shop is a small family-run adventure guide service, Mike and Joe Ann have no problem putting together the perfect package of activities for you. Maybe you’d like a ride in their 60-foot private dive boat to visit the stunning underwater paradise of Apo Island, hey, no problem…
After you rinse off the salt water from your island hopping excursion, cool off in the green jungle of the mountains towering behind the Dive Shop. Adrenaline is the name of the game here, and Mike takes you on a rappelling adventure to explore the hard-to-find caves and plunging waterfalls located just a few hours drive away.
As soon as you arrive in Dumaguete and are in the care of the Adventure Dive Shop family, they do everything possible to ensure that your stay is hassle and worry free. And don’t worry about lugging your backpack around town trying to find the best deal on a room—Mikes Team got it for you already.
Large groups or safaris, can even be picked up at the Cebu airport for a comfortable and safe transfer to your hotel. Put away your Lonely Planet and let Mike and Joe Ann make your next trip to the Philippines your most memorable adventure yet.
The Adventure Dive Shop is just a few steps from the beach in Dauin. His Waterfront Café is the ideal place to chill out after your adventures. The Mexican snacks are famous in Dumaguete, the drinks are cold and you will feel being part of the family right away. The Waterfront Café and Dive Shop are open from 7 am for breakfast until 10 pm.
So if you plan to go diving or other adventure trips while your stay in the city of gentle people, drop Mike a line or give him a call and he takes care of all your wishes.
Contact:
ADVENTURE DIVE SHOP
#48 Rizal Avenue, Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental, Philippines 6200
Phone: +63 (035) 422 1781
Mikes mobile: +63 (916) 754 8823
Office Mobile: +63 (921) 726 0858
mike@adventurediveshop.com
www.mikes-beachresort.com
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