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Component city in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
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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.
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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
Rizal Park and Shrine
The preserved estate of Jose Rizal during his exile in the then quiet town.
Rizal's Landing
Commemorating the arrival of José Rizal on his 1892 exile to Dapitan.
The preserved house and office of the Spanish politico-military governor during Rizal's four-year exile in the town.
A landscaping work created by Jose Rizal.
Balay Hamoy
The preserved house of Don Mariano Balsomo Hamoy, José Rizal's closest friend during his exile, and their family.
The first outdoor amusement park in Mindanao.
A family home that now operates as a bed and breakfast by the bay.
Has A/C double rooms with cable TV with en suite bathrooms and others with outside bathrooms.
A/C double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV.
The only major supermarket brand in town.
It has ample parking and ATM.
Air-conditioned, with ample parking and ATMs.
Air-conditioned, with ATM.
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By plane
By ferry
From the Dapitan port there are ferries to/from Dumaguete, Cebu City, Manila and Zamboanga City.
By bus
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