Stepping out of the resort, you have the whole of Negros Oriental, renowned for outstanding natural beauty and fascinating culture. The vast mountain ridge behind Atmosphere is home to many serene lakes and thundering waterfalls and the local indigenous culture means there are a myriad of fiestas, carnivals and local markets to witness. Beautiful and mysterious islands with amazing snorkeling and the possibility to spot whales and dolphins are close by and the nearby City of Dumaguete is a university-town with a long breezy seaside boulevard and historical buildings.