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Museo Orlina showcases the intricate glass works of pioneering Filipino glass sculptor, Ramon G. Orlina. The museum has also evolved to cater to different art exhibits and events, with the museum divided into different gallery spaces, a roof deck, an outdoor sculpture garden and amphitheater, a souvenir shop, and a cafe.

At the heart of the Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape lies this heart-shaped crater lake that almost seems as if it was pulled from a dream. Take in the serene surroundings by kayaking or camping by the lakeside to get the full experience.

Situbo Falls is one of the lesser known falls in the area, with two cascades pouring out from towering rock formations. The path to the falls is lush and green, and remains relatively pristine and undeveloped.

The Puzzle Mansion houses a collection of jigsaw puzzle that was recognized by Guinness to be the biggest in the world from 2012 to 2017. It is owned by the family of puzzle collector Georgina Gil-Lacuna.

The 3,003 steps leading to Linabo Peak is well worth it. From the top, one is rewarded with sweeping views of Dipolog City and the marshes of Dapitan.

Also known as the Town Square, the plaza is one of Dr. Jose P. Rizal's passion projects during his four years in exile at Dapitan. Together with Spanish Politico-Military Governor of Dapitan, Gov. Ricardo Carnicero, Rizal improved and enhanced the existing plaza and fashioned it after the ones that the national hero saw in Europe. It is characterized by oil lamps, a kiosk, a monument at the center bearing a snippet of one of Rizal's letters written in 1893, which states "Yo estoy dispuesto a hacer todo lo que pueda en obsequio de este pueblo. No tengo inconveniente ninguno en quedarme para siempre en este distrito” (“I’m willing to do everything I can for the sake of the people. I have no problem to stay forever in this district”.).

Balay Hamoy 1893 is a historical landmark in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Completed in 1893, it is the former residence of Don Mariano Balsomo Hamoy and his wife, Dona Pilar Sagario y Acaylar, who are close friends and business partners with Filipino National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal. In 1894, Don Mariano and Doña Pilar’s firstborn, Pablo, was delivered in the house by Rizal himself.

Get an intimate look at the life of Dr. Jose Rizal during his years in exile at Dapitan. The José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape enshrines the farm site where the Filipino National Hero spent his years on exile, when he was sentenced to stay in Dapitan from 1892 to 1896 after being accused of sedition and plotting the Philippine revolution in Manila by the Spanish colonial authorities government. It sits on a green landscape facing Dapitan Bay, and initially covered 10 hectares when it was established in 1940 as the Rizal National Park. In 2000, it was expanded to 439 hectares and declared a protected landscape under the National Integrated Protected Areas System through Proclamation No. 279.

Experience the quintessential tropical paradise getaway at Dakak Park and Beach Resort. Located on a white sand cove, it offers luxurious accommodation options, an adventure zone, and watersports provisions that showcase the cove's crystal clear waters.

Enjoy a hearty meal at Asiong's Caviteño Restaurant, which serves up Filipino-Spanish dishes made using heirloom family-style recipes. Choose from a long list of mains and entrees, kakanin (rice delicacies) and starters.