Dumaguete Boulevard
Dumaguete an island at the Visayas located in Philippines is destination you don’t want to miss. It is full of ancient history, monuments, resorts and so much more. In the City of Dumagute is a boulevard open to public that allows people from all walks of life to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Dumaguete also allow people to rent their motorcycles for P 200 / per hour. All you need to do is present a valid id.
The Dumaguete Boulevard or the Rizal Boulevard was named after the Philippine’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Dr. Jose Rizal while on his way to his exile in Dapitan, passed by Dumaguete City and strolled along its beautiful and serene shores. This is one of the most beautiful and most captivating landmarks in the city.
The Boulevard 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, the 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 (Shakey’s Pizza, Le Chalet, Mamia’s, Chin Long, Don Atilano, Coco Amigo) run along the strip. These, together with other business establishments (Globe Telecom, Bank of Commerce, Development Bank of the Philippines), has transformed the Rizal Boulevard into a bustling hotpot of commerce and tourism.
Dumaguete is such a beautiful location because it gives you a feeling of a Spanish era in the middle of the 21st century.