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Municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines
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Dauin is a small (about 25,000) seaside municipality south of Dumaguete in Negros Oriental. It is bordered on the east by the seashore, on the north by Bacong, on the south by Zamboanguita, and on the west by Santa Catalina.
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The Cheeki Dive
Dive Guide for diving Dumaguete, Dauin, Siquijor and Apo-Island, PADI and SDI Instructor, Photo and Video Assistance
Thai and European cuisine. 1000 sqm. garden, parking spaces, al fresco dining.
PADI courses, live-aboard trips, other services
A resort mainly dedicated to diving.
PADI courses and other services
There is a coastal highway connecting to Dumaguete to the north, and Zamboanguita and Siaton to the south, with bus and jeepney services to any of those.
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Dumaguete City · Regional · DGT
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