Dapitan City Tourism Office

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Dapitan
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Dapitan City is known as the “Shrine City of the Philippines for its significant historical connection to Dr. Jose Rizal, the national hero, who spent his exile there. Tourists are drawn to its historical sites like the Rizal Shrine, its natural attractions such as the pristine beaches and the Islands of Aliguay and Selinog. The city offers a mix of heritage tourism, ecotourism, and recreational activities, from historical tours to diving and water sports.

HIGHLIGHTS

Run with pride. Run the roads where history lives, and be among the first to leave your mark on a race that celebrates the spirit of Dapitan. 
 
Secure your slot, earn the gear, and run the first-ever heritage half-marathon in Dapitan City this July 19, 2026.
 
Register now before the slots run out! 
 
A medal worthy of your finish. 
 
Unveiling the official finisher’s medal of the Dapitan Heritage Half Marathon 2026, proudly Presented by SAGA Motors.
 
A solid metal medal, built to match the effort, sweat, and pride of every runner who dares to take on the challenge.
 
21K – 4 inches
10K – 3 inches
5K – 2 inches
 
From the first step to the final push, this is the reward waiting at the finish line. Run the Living History. Earn it on July 19, 2026, in Dapitan City.
 

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Picturesque Dapitan

Dapitan is picturesque for its rich history intertwined with the exile of national hero José Rizal, its breathtaking natural landscapes, and its vibrant local culture. The city offers visitors a unique blend of historical landmarks, pristine beaches, and natural wonders.

Dapitan City Tourist Spots
Map Guide

The City is endowed with numerous accessible beautiful scenic white sand beaches located along its long coast line and the two island barangays Selinog and Aliguay.

There are numerous white sand beaches dotting the coastline against a backdrop of very beautiful and awe inspiring mountain scenery. Some of these excellent places are developed while others are in the process of being developed and still a number of these exotic and romantic, naturally amazing places are awaiting development. These marvels could be an economic engine of growth that will catapult the local tourism industry to its new heights. It is a very promising launching platform to national prominence and to become a big player in the national and global tourism industry. Access to these places is very easy and fun with a labyrinth of barangay road network criss-crossing all over these gorgeous, stunning and attractive well favored places. These knock-outs, drop dead places are accessible both by land and sea while enjoying the picturesque landscape of rolling distant mountain ranges.

There are also excellent dive sites for the adventurous. These sanctuaries abound with marine life and colorful variety of fishes swimming lazily around beautiful coral formations.

Check out our Dapitan tourist spots map guide.