Overview
Dapitan is the Shrine City of the Philippines, best known as the place where national hero Jose Rizal was exiled from 1892 to 1896. The city preserves his estate, memorial park, and the exact landing spot where he arrived.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
Internet cafes are available throughout town, typically open 8AM to 10PM with similar pricing across locations.
Health
Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital on Dapitan Park National Road in Lawa-an, Dawo is the government hospital managed by the Department of Health.
Money
Major banks with ATMs include Landbank, BDO Network Bank, First Consolidated Bank, Producers Bank, and Community Rural Bank. Banks are located around Dapitan Park National Road and the Glorious Fantasyland Complex.
Transport
Tricycles cost 8 PHP anywhere in downtown Dapitan. Motorbike taxis from the ferry port to the highway (2 km) cost 20 PHP. Bus to Dipolog is 15 PHP; to Ozamiz is 175 PHP.