Dumaguete City Photo Walk

 

My work provides me the pleasure to travel and in a recent "mission" I was able to visit Siquijor Island and the gateway to the famous destination - Dumaguete City.

Dumaguete City is not only famous for its own version of lechong baboy and sansrival but for one of the oldest learning institutions in the country, the Silliman University, which as the photo above suggest was founded in 1901.

This is the view from the main entrance of the famous university, while below is the historical marker of the school which is actually older by a few years to the University of the Philippines.

Of course, no trip to Dumaguete City is complete without vising the Rizal Boulevard, which is located in front of Silliman University.

Rizal Boulevard is also a park with old and tall trees lined as if guarding the city.

This is the statue of Sisters of St. Paul which arrived in the city to help the Catholic church proselyte natives into the Roman faith.

One of the majestic trees lining Rizal Blvd., which got its name because historians said that Jose Rizal often visited the place during his sojourn in the city after spending a huge amount of time in Dapitan.

Honestly, I think Dumaguete is making a great job preserving its historical places. Below are some of the pictures of the well taken care Rizal Park.

Inside the Rizal Park is a three-wheel fire vehicle. I can't call it a truck because it is actually just the size of a regular car.

Dumaguete is also the home to some of country's oldest churches, like the one above.

The cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria is not only a tourist spot but also a historical destination for those wishing to learn how Catholicism evolved in the country.

This is the view from the main door of the church.

To really experience Dumaguete City, you have to visit its market where you can eat local food, bounty from the sea and land.

This is one of the main streets of Dumaguete City market where you can buy fresh fruits, fish and meat. 

You can also try to eat in one of the eateries and ask for puto, bud-bod, native coffee or maize coffee.