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Things to do in Dipolog - Philippines

5 things should do in Dipolog

Sea Safari

Among exciting activities that should be in the top 5 things to do in Dipolog-Philippines is what they call Sea Safari. This is a new craze in Dipolog and many who have discovered this keep coming back to the province for more. First step to this safari is the orientation on Aliguay Island with dolphin-watching on the side. Then, to Selinog Island for diving and seashore camping. Then, dolphin-watching again at Tag-ulo, and then to Dapitan Bay for wreck diving. Last destination is a dive at Dons Reef. This safari takes 3 days.

Cave Exploring

Dont miss Lubiton Cave in the municipality of Manukan. The great wonders one would find inside the cave makes caving among the top 5 things to do in Dipolog-Philippines. From the mouth of the cave to its deepest and darkest recesses, nooks and crannies, Libuton is definitely more than what people often see in fantasy movies. Aside from magical stalactites and stalagmites that glow enchantingly when beamed in the dark, there are other fascinating rock forms inside the cave that makes spelunking in Dipolog a unique experience.

Rock Climbing

And while spelunking in fissures and cracks on mountainsides, why not go rock climbing and rappelling? Just venture further to the top of a cliff either by rock climbing or simple hiking, secure oneself with a dependable harness fastened properly to a rope, and descend directly down from the cliff top like Spiderman would. Well, its not as easy as it sounds, so make sure to go with an expert at rappelling and rock climbing. Adventurers are discovering this thrill in Dipolog and should be in the top 5 things to do in Dipolog-Philippines.

Fourth, Enjoy Festivals

Dipolog folks are fun-loving people. They observe various festivals each year, with costly preparations, and this should be aptly and properly made it in the top 5 things to do in Dipolog-Philippines---festival watching. There is the Sinulog sa Dipolog, Pagsalabuk Festival, May Fiesta Motocross, Katkat Sakripisyo, Kalagkalag, Fiesta sa Mayo, and Sardines festival, among many others. The best part is that visitors may not only watch but also take part in the street dancing, games, singing, and eating that often take place in these festivals.

Food Trip

Of course, tourists should go around Dipolog and taste its special native dishes and delicacies. In the Philippines, native food is among specials that townsfolk take pride in and offer to tourists and visitors. Hence, going around tasting native cuisines is in the top 5 things to do in Dipolog-Philippines.

Sample mouthfuls of Puto Maya--rice cake with coconut milk, grated coconut, and Makapuno, Oyap--spicy shrimp fries, Dayok or Yaackie--spicy and salted fish intestines, Eskabecheng Lapu-Lapu (red snapper)--fried crunchy fish in spicy and sweet and sour sauce, Spanish Mackerel Kinilaw, Chicken Inato, Saging Toron (banana rolls), Binignit Biko, Soriso (Dipolog special sausage), and Dipolog litson or native roast pig.

Dipolog has a lot more to offer aside from these top 5 things to do in Dipolog-Philippines. Tourists and visitors will never run out of activities to do here.

(Philippines Board)