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May 8, 2017

ADVENTURE GUIDE: SIPALAY, NEGROS


Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Sipalay is a city located in the south of Negros Occidental Province, Philippines. It is home to numerous diving spots and great picturesque places. It is famous to tourists and travellers who want to have a quiet vacation and dive marathons to the famous shipwrecks located in the area.



THINGS TO DO
There are a lot to do in the island and here is a list of the activities you might want to try.

1. Diving (a lot of shipwrecks, coral gardens, and bizarre fishes are found here)
2. Island hopping at Campomanes bay (if you want to have a quick tour of the area opt for this one, its affordable and worthy)
3. Eat seafood at the Sipalay foodpark (located near the heart of the city)
4. Watch sunset at Langub beach (this place offers one of the nice sunset views ever)
5. Swim at Perth Paradise Resort (hint: a stunning backdrop is waiting for you in their infinity pool)
6. Explore Tinagong Dagat's amazing views (this is a hidden gem of my country in my opinion)


FOOD
Most dishes served are Seafood. Tourists price range from 1$- 5$ or P50-250 pesos a meal.


TRANSPORTATION
By Bus (5-6 hours)
Catch a bus in the South Terminal of Bacolod City. Choose Ceres Liner Bus since its comfortable.

By Car/Van (3-4 hours)

Airport
Nearest airports are Dumaguete Airport (Negros Oriental) and Bacolod- Silay International Airport (Negros Occidental).

TIPS/ SUGGESTIONS
1. Bring snorkelling gears
2. Bring cash since ATM is hard to find
3. Some resorts offer dollar payments
4. Becareful with posoinous sea snakes and  jellyfish
5. Mobile phone and internet signal is low

HOTELS
Easy Diving and Beach Resort
Punta Ballo, Sipalay (Beachfront)
+63918-979-2804

Artistic Diving Resort
Punta Ballo, Sipalay (Beachfront)
+63919-409-5594

Tinagong Dagat Island Resort
Sipalay City (Non-beachfront but fantastic view)
+63920-902-2300

Southwest Sipalay Beach Resort
Sipalay Langub Beach (Beachfront)
(034) 434-8881

Perth Paradise Resort
Sipalay City (Non-beachfront but fantastic view)
+63946-059-0076