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Banica Swimming Lagoon (known locally as Tejeros) is a great place for those steaming hot days as Valencia’s cool climate and mountain rivers refresh you in these man made river pools. Entrance is just a couple of pesos each and cottage rental is 50 peso. We often visit here and bring our own food and drinks although there is a small shop selling basic snacks and semi-chilled drinks. Transportatio…
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Casaroro falls is beyond what seems to be an infinate number of steps (actually 350) however I wasn’t at all disapointed. At the bottom of the steps there’s a short walk meandering through the valley and accross a minature suspension bridge, butterflies, birds and foliage line the path to the 90 degree bend in the river where, you can see the falls plummiting into deep pool. A short scramble over …
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The Twin Lakes Balinsasayao are nestled in the midst of a lush nature reserve, preserving the rare birds and animals of the area. Rare trees and vines are also prevalent including the tallest of Philippine trees, the Almagica Tree. Another rare find is the Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi) whose worldwide population is estimated at less than 1,000.   A small yet clean CR is available …
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Our visit to Sea Forest was as a party of 6 including 3 children. The children loved the pools and slides however the beach was a disappointment, being largely flat rock and stones. The restaurant was catering almost entirely for Filipino needs (download menu) which is OK for me but my children were not so impressed, opting instead to go to Chicken Jo’s (next door). Sea forest is also a dry venue …
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Swan lake is a well maintained pair of swimming pools in the north of dumaguete. The pools are both clean and well designed although some of the tiles are a bit slippery near the edges. Chemicals in the pool are also quite strong, affecting both my friends on my own eyes within minutes. It didn’t matter too much as we were only visiting for a short time but I would be caution on a longer visit. …
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Because of the very strong influence and governance that the Spaniards left in Negros Oriental, relics and memorabilia of their past regime are scattered about in most towns of the province. One of which is the Spanish Fountain, an ancient waterspout built in the late 1800s which can be found in the peaceful town of Valencia, 9.4 kilometers west of Dumaguete City. Valencia is naturally gifted w…
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Pulangbato Falls is located in the Ocoy Valley in the town of Valencia Negros Oriental. It is aptly named so because of the waterfall’s seemingly red river water which is caused by the presence of natural reddish rocks found in the area. Pula is the native word for red while bato, for rock. Thus, if interpreted, the name would be red rock. Like many other waterfalls, swimming lagoons and pools …
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Mount Talinis is known to be the highest peak in the province of Negros Oriental. Dubbed as Cuernos de Negros or the Horns of Negros, this majestic mountain is one of Negros Oriental’s most visited places. For adventurous people who take on mountain climbing as a serious passion, the trek to Mount Talinis is in fact, a challenging 4 hours of solid hiking to reach the summit where a taste of heaven…
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From its small beginnings, Forest Camp is now a fully operational mountain resort that has gained vast popularity. Located in Valencia Negros Oriental, it is only less than an 30 minute drive from Dumaguete City. Forest Camp Before Forest Camp turned into a household name, it was simply just a private 2.3 hectare property that happened to be situated along the curb of the Banica River in the rem…
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