Timeline
16:30
Pick up a cake from Sans Rival, one of the city’s oldest patisseries. Their small side building on the corner street is perfect for a quick, sweet start to the afternoon.
16:45
Walk to the Cathedral of Santa Catalina. This 1700s Roman Catholic church is the oldest stone church in the province. Arrive early to find a quiet spot near the bell tower where the afternoon light begins to warm the stone facade.
17:45
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light at 17:15 will highlight the historic architecture just before the sun dips below the horizon at 17:45.
18:15
Head to Panda Ice Cream House for a fresh fruit ice cream. The fried ice cream is a local favorite and a refreshing way to cap off the evening.
Local tip
Sans Rival is a historic landmark in its own right. Grab your cake quickly as the shop can get busy with locals buying treats for the evening.
Check before you go
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:45 local time. Golden light begins at 17:15.
- Panda Ice Cream House is a chain with several locations; confirm the nearest one to the Cathedral is open.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dumaguete (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).