Tinagong Dagat is a place you shouldn’t miss!
Are you up for leaving your desk and heading to a place that can help you refocus, reflect, and be at peace with the beauty of the nature? Tinagong Dagat is perfect for you!
“Don’t miss out the best experiences that can happen in a wonderful place.”
Once in a while, there is a need for us to travel and leave the busy lives we’re living for a long time already. It is more than just a price for our hard work. It is one good way to remind ourselves that there is a more beautiful world that awaits us.
One perfect haven for relaxation that you might consider is the Tinagong Dagat which is located in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental which is a home for wonderful beach resorts. As its name suggests, it is a hidden sea.
Formerly called as Isla Bonita, this beauty that hides a breathtaking view can be specifically found in Sitio Latasan. It is a resort surrounded by islets covered with green trees and clear water with coral sand.
Tinagong Dagat can be compared to the beauty of Pangasinan’s Hundred Islands as they share similar structure that never fails to draw foreigners and even local vacationers.
In this paradise on Earth, one thing that many tourists love about is its long footbridge that connects two islets. This structure that gives city people a unique experience as they pass by it is a perfect place for selfies and souvenir shots.
The footbridge that connects the islets is the path towards a more beautiful and breathtaking view of the surrounding islets.
Upon reaching the end of the footbridge, there is a staircase-like path that could lead you to the top of the islet. Every step is a step closer to the scenery you’ll surely never forget.
On top of the islet, you get a perfect view of the beauty of the nature. You can enjoy the spot as long as you want while eating a delicious ice cream sold there by some polite vendors.
Tinagong Dagat is a perfect place to travel whether you wish to spend your vacation alone, with someone special, or with the whole family and gang. It offers affordable rooms that could accommodate a maximum of nine people.
The room rate in this beautiful beach resort ranges from Php. 1200 – Php. 1650.
With rooms equipped with hot shower, television, and aircon, the guests comfort during their stay are regarded as a priority of the resort.
For day trippers, there are also cottages that are available for renting. With regards to amenities, this paradise-like resort offer a small pool that overlooks a perfect view of nature’s beauty for those who wish to go swimming.
You also would surely love trying kayaking, bamboo rafting, and island hopping in the place. Through island hopping, you’ll also get the chance to visit the other beautiful neighboring islands in the city tagged as the “Jewel of the Sugar Island”.
How to get there?
From Bacolod City to Sipalay City
From the city proper of Bacolod, you can take a taxi or jeepney ride going to the Ceres Bus South Terminal and then board a bus bound for Sipalay or Hinoba-an there.
From Dumaguete City to Sipalay City
From Dumaguete City proper, take a tricycle ride going to Ceres Bus Terminal. There is one bus bound for Sipalay there but if it happens that you missed it, you can board the bus bound for Hinoba-an.
From Sipalay City Proper to Tinagong Dagat
There are lots of tricycle that can take you from the city proper to Tinagong Dagat. However, make sure that you get to transact with the driver to fetch you if you don’t have your own vehicle with you as commuting from the resort back to the city proper can be challenging.