The Hidden Secrets of Dauin

[Travel Guide]

A low-profile tourist destination site where scenic spots are abundant but which is not that busy a vacation place to be in---Dauin is the place. This picturesque town in Dumaguete reveals unique and mostly uncharted sea underworld features as good as being virgin dive sites.

A small and quiet place where big treasures are hidden underwater---this is what Dauin is to most tourists who have gone to the town in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Dauin is some 12 kilometers of coastal sceneries south from Dumaguete main. It is a dive-capital of some sort in Dumaguete due to its numerous and pristine dive resorts. Dauin main highway snakes through the curves of the coast, while inner roads go past the relieving sheds of palms to various resorts. Perfect beaches of fine sand stretch on for miles of Dauin seaside terrain.

Dauin is reached through a plane from any nearby provinces going to Sibulan Airport which is in Dumaguete City. From the airport, public transportation is available nearby to Dauin. Straight from Manila, a tourist can take a plane to Cebu and a ferry boat ride from Cebu, enjoying a 3 and half hour sea trek. Better yet, a straight flight from Manila will only be an hour’s travel.

Dauin may seem another typical dull rural town of Dumaguete at first glance, but its true tourism value is hidden deep beneath---one has to literally delve and uncover the potential of Dauin. In fact, Dauin’s treasure lies buried, not in depths of earth, but in the obscure recesses of Dauin sea waters. Dauin’s most fabled exotic dive spots are the marine protected areas and the Car Wrecks.

When we talk of Dauin, we talk of the Car Wrecks---the specific spot in Dumaguete where a plethora of sea wreckages abound, among them automobiles. Dauin’s Car Wrecks is a highlight among other dive sites in the area that attracts the curiosity of dive tourists. Another enchanting site is the Banca Wrecks. The rich coral reefs that have mounted among the wrecks are also eye-catching and loaded with deep sea life.

Nearby Dauin is the fascinating Masaplod marine sanctuary. This spot is reserved as a habitat for exotic fish species like scorpionfish, batfish, snappers, sweetlips, and others. Dauin’s scenic coasts are dotted with reefs that shelter marine wonders. These are considered among Asia’s best

Dumaguete is definitely excellent tourism material, but wait till Dauin's secrets are revealed. A wide-eyed dive tourist will certainly keep haunting Dauin and its rich underwater sea treasures, considered in Dumaguete as one of Asia's best. Dauin is one more dive destination in Dumaguete worth the trouble of trekking to.

[Rhoody]

As our beloved Travel Guide mentioned my absolute favourite divespot in Dumaguete i must post some of the critters of them here.

cheers

Rhoody

PS: for The Outcast.... NO Clownfish picture !!!

[pickled_newt]

Great pictures rhoody,thanks. I liked that one with big eyes ,he is so adorable,it looked like having long thin crochete hook like nose.

[jimeve]

Originally Posted by pickled_newt

Great pictures rhoody,thanks. I liked that one with big eyes ,he is so adorable,it looked like having long thin crochete hook like nose.

He's smiling for the camera.

[pickled_newt]

Nice avatar , ready for christmas now jimeve.
I'm still on my halloween one.

You're right ,he looks smiling .

[jimeve]

Originally Posted by pickled_newt

Nice avatar , ready for christmas now jimeve.
I'm still on my halloween one.

You're right ,he looks smiling .

Salamat PN.

Kumusta na
Not really ready for Christmas. just getting there.