Dapitan, also known as the Shrine City of the Philippines, is a city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, located on the island of Mindanao, which is the second largest island in the Philippines.
Get in
[edit]To get to Dapitan means either taking a flight from Manila or Cebu to the neighboring city of Dipolog, where the airport is located, or sailing to the Port of Pulauan (sometimes Pulawan), which is located within the city of Dapitan although ferry schedules often list the destination as Manila-Dipolog.
By plane
[edit]- The two airlines that fly to Dipolog Airport (DPL IATA) are Philippine Airlines[dead link](PR) and Cebu Pacific Air(5J).
- From Manila, Philippine Airlines has daily flights from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL IATA) Centennial Terminal 2, while Cebu Pacific has daily flights from Terminal 3.
- Both airlines also operate flights from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB IATA) to Dipolog.
By ferry
[edit]From the Dapitan port there are ferries to/from Dumaguete, Cebu City, Manila and Zamboanga City.
- 2GO Travel - Dumaguete, Cebu, Zamboanga and Manila.
- Montenegro shipping lines - Dumaguete
- Cokaliong Shipping lines - Dumaguete -4PM. Cebu via Dumaguete.
- Supper Shuttle ferries - Dumaguete -5AM
- Aleson Shipping lines - Dumaguete -10:30AM
The one-way fare from Dapitan to Dumaguete is from ₱320 + port fee.
By bus
[edit]- It is 135 km by bus from Dapitan to Ozamiz. the bus takes 3 hours. and costs ₱170.
- The bus from Dapitan to Dipolog takes 45 minutes and costs ₱20.
- There are also buses going to/from Ipil, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Iligan, Cagayan de Oro.
Get around
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Map of Dapitan
- From the ferry port gate to the Highway (2 km) cost 20 on a Motorbike Taxi. When you get to the highway you can take a bus going to Dipolog 15 or Ozamiz 175.
- Tricycle anywhere in downtown Dapitan, ₱8.
See
[edit]- 1 Liwasan ng Dapitan. During his exile, Jose Rizal, with the assistance of the Spaniards, beautified this simple town square to make this like those typical of European cities
- 2 José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape (Rizal Park and Shrine), Barangay Talisay, [email protected]. 8AM–4PM; closed Mondays and holidays. The preserved estate of Jose Rizal during his exile in the then quiet town. Free. Donation optional.
- 3 Punto del Desembarco de Rizal (Rizal's Landing), Sunset Boulevard, Dawo. Commemorating the arrival of José Rizal on his 1892 exile to Dapitan. Free.
- 4 Casa Real, Dr. Heinz Luetke Street, Potol. The preserved house and office of the Spanish politico-military governor during Rizal's four-year exile in the town.
- 5 Rizal's Relief Map of Mindanao, Father Sanchez Street, Potol. A landscaping work created by Jose Rizal.
- 6 Mariano Hamoy House (Balay Hamoy), Mi Retiro Street, Banonong. The preserved house of Don Mariano Balsomo Hamoy, José Rizal's closest friend during his exile, and their family. Free, Reservation required..
- 7 Glorious Fantasyland, GFL Complex, Sunset Boulevard, Dawo (inside Dakak, see § Sleep). The first outdoor amusement park in Mindanao.
- 8 The Old Town of Dapitan, Lawa-an Rotonda, Dawo-Banonong Boundary.
Do
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[edit]Mall
[edit]- 1 Prince Hypermart, Manuel L Quezon Street, Sta. Cruz, ☏ +63 65-9082015. 6AM-8PM. The only major supermarket brand in town.
Financial services (Banks, ATMs & foreign exchange)
[edit]- 2 Landbank, Glorious Fantasyland Complex, Sunset Boulevard, Dawo, ☏ +6365 213-6876.
- 3 BDO Network Bank, G/F Ramirez Building, Dapitan Park National Road, Lawa-an, Banonong (near Dapitan City Hall and DJRMH), bh.bdo-network-bank-zamboanga-del-norte-dapitan@bdonetworkbank.com.ph. It has ample parking and ATM.
- 4 First Consolidated Bank, FCB Building, Dapitan Park National Road, Dawo. Air-conditioned, with ample parking and ATMs.
- 5 Producers Bank, Justice Florentino Saguin Street, Potol. Air-conditioned, with ATM.
- 6 Community Rural Bank of Dapitan City, Inc.-Main (CRBDCI), Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Bagting, ☏ +6365 213-6263, +6365 908-8325.
Eat
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]Several enterprising residents also operate bed and breakfast inns and pension houses.
- 1 Travelbee Heritage Inn Dapitan, Maria Clara corner Mi Retiro Streets, Banonong, ☏ +6365 917-5958, +63917-888-6783. From ₱1100.
- [dead link] Home Sweet Home, Sunset Boulevard. Check-in: noon-8PM, check-out: noon. A family home that now operates as a bed and breakfast by the bay. From ₱700.
- Monina Pension House, Justice Florentino Saguin Street (near plaza), ☏ +63 65-2136715. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Has A/C double rooms with cable TV with en suite bathrooms and others with outside bathrooms. ₱500/₱700.
- Raguels Pension House, 39 Leonor River Street Sta Cruz, ☏ +63 9472816989. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. A/C double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. ₱600, but only 3 rooms are at this price.
Connect
[edit]- Internet cafes. 8AM-10PM. There are many net cafes all over town, but the opening hours and prices are all pretty much the same. From ₱10 per hour.
Cope
[edit]- 1 Dr Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital, Dapitan Park National Road, Lawa-an, Dawo, ☏ +63 65-2136421. A government hospital managed by the Department of Health.
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