Known as the “Shrine City in the Philippines”, Dapitan holds historical importance as the site where José Rizal was exiled by Spanish colonial authorities due to his potential to incite revolutionary activities.
In 2011, the National Historical Commission designated a specific area of the city, along with its heritage structures, as a Heritage Zone or Historic Center.
Perhaps the most famous attraction in this center is the Rizal Park and Shrine, a protected landscape and memorial dedicated to the national hero Dr. José P. Rizal, who spent four years on a farm site here during his exile from 1892 to 1896.
Another noteworthy site to visit is the “Punto de Disembarco”, the location where Rizal arrived when he was brought to Dapitan to begin his exile.
Additionally, the city boasts numerous picturesque white sand beaches along its extensive coastline, including the two island barangays Silinog and Aliguay. The most
