Sibulan
Balinsasayao & Danao Twin Lakes
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park is a natural park in the Philippines surrounding Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao is approximately 8,000 hectares, part of the 133,000-hectare Geothermal Reserve managed by the PNOC. The main features are Lakes Balinsasayao and Danao, contained in adjacent calderas 1,000 meters above sea level and separated by a ridge 20 meters in width. The lakes are completely surrounded by forest and lush vegetation of about 3,462 hectares spread over the Guintabon, Kabalin-an and Guinsayawan mountain ranges which serve as protection dikes to the lakes.
Lakes Balinsasayao and Danao are two small crater lakes separated by a narrow mountain ridge in a hallow surrounded by Mount Guintabon to the west, Mount Balinsasayao to the east, Mount Kalbasaan to the north, and Mount Mahungot to the south.They are located on the eastern slope of the Talinis mountain range which are volcanic in origin. Lake Balinsasayao has a surface area of 76 hectares (190 acres) and maximum depth of around 90 metres (300 ft). The smaller Lake Danao, on the other hand, has a surface area of 30 hectares (74 acres) and maximum depth of around 58 metres (190 ft).
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Siaton
Balanan Lake
Balanan Lake is located in Sitio Balanan, Barangay Sandurot, Siation, at the southern end of the Island of Negros. It is 10 kilometers of good, partially cemented road from the South National highway at the western end of Siaton Bridge. The Lake is a 20-25-minute of picturesque drive from the highway junction.It is a “humerus” bone-formed body of water oriented along the northwest-southeast direction with an area of 24 hectares.
It is bounded in the east by the Balanan mountain range and on the west by the Nasig-id mountain range, both of which arise from each bank steeply to a height of more than 200 meters. The southern side is the only low and open area. The lake is 285 meters above sea level and is fed by the Lamarao, Balanan and Managob-sob creeks, located at the northern end. It has an exit located at the southern end and drops into the Siaton River.
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Valencia
Casaroro Falls
One of the few great looking and very popular waterfalls here in Negros Oriental. Casaroro is a tall waterfall, one the three waterfalls in Kampesa. Centrally located within a lush virgin forest, is a favorite spot for tourists. Within easy reach from Dumaguete City.
It is bounded in the east by the Balanan mountain range and on the west by the Nasig-id mountain range, both of which arise from each bank steeply to a height of more than 200 meters. The southern side is the only low and open area. The lake is 285 meters above sea level and is fed by the Lamarao, Balanan and Managob-sob creeks, located at the northern end. It has an exit located at the southern end and drops into the Siaton River.
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Valencia
Pulangbato Falls
A large cascade of seemingly reddish water from the main Pulangbato Falls in Pulangtubig , Valencia , finds its way into some unique shaped falls all the way down the mountain.

Bayawan
Niludhan Falls
Located in Dawis, Bayawan, Niludhan Falls is one of Negros Oriental’s hidden gems.

Valencia
Lakes Yagumyum and Nailig
A half day trek up Mt. Talinis in Valencia brings you to either one of the mirror clear lakes in the Mt. Talinis area where you may camp, swim or catch carp, tilapia and other fish in the lake surrounded by trees.

Canlaon City
Inyawan Enchanted Falls
Flows 100 feet off Inyawan River at the edge of a forest. Cold and clear waters cascade downstream to join Masaulog River; accessible by road.
Canalaon City
Quipot Falls
Bottle-shaped cascade about 100 feet; largest of three neighboring waterfalls fed by Binalbagan, Malaiba and Linothangan tributaries. Deep basin ideal for swimming and boating.