The Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete City was named after the great Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, marking it as one of the historical sites found in the city. It has been said that he had made a brief visit and took a stroll here before departing to the neighboring island of Dapitan, Dipolog City where he was exiled for four years following the Spanish authorities’ suspicion that he was about to lead a revolution.
The Boulevard stretch is immediately visible when coming into the Dumaguete port via any sea vessel. From the white lamp posts lining up the stretch to the stately trees swaying with the sea breeze, the Rizal Boulevard holds a big part in the city’s provincial charm and has become a very popular landmark.
