Sipalay City
Sipalay is a 3rd class city and is called the Serene Jewel of Negros Occidental. It is the mining area which has evolved into a popular tourist destination. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 70,070 people.
The original natives of Sipalay were the "tumandoks", perhaps with Malay or Bornean roots, who discovered its fertile lowlands plains. It became the refuge for sailing adventures from the neighboring island of Panay. It also became a lookout point when the Japanese occupied the country.
Chinese merchants came to the place to barter their wares for local products, particularly rice. This is the time when Sipalay got its name from the old native phrase "si palay" which was their reponse to Chinese traders meaning "there is rice". Sipalay was proclaimed as a town signed by late President Elpidio Quirino, Executive Order No. 185 and officially inaugurated on December 20, 1948.
Population : 70,070 (2015 census)
Barangays : 17
Website : www.sipalaycity.gov.ph
Festivals
Pasaway Festival - It is a copper worship celebrated every March 31. Performers depict the tribes in ethnic costumes in the semblance of copper minerals dancing to the beat of Pasaway music.
Handurawan Festival - It is an annual fiesta celebration held every December 18-20 coupled with the yuletide season. It provides the locals and trourists a three-day activities to enjoy their time.
WHERE TO STAY
Artistic Diving Beach Resort
Punta Ballo, Brgy. IV, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Tel. 09194095594/453-2710
Email: info@artisticdiving.com
www.artisticdiving.com
Robinson Cruse Beach Resort
Punta Ballo, Brgy. IV, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Tel. 09208890139, 09203318508
Email: visit@robinsoncruse.com
www.robinsoncrusesipalay.com
Nataasan Beach Resort
Punta Ballo, Brgy. IV, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Tel. 0999-344-1113 (smart) 0915-670-5027 (globe) (034) 453-89-36
Email: nataasanbrdc@yahoo.com
www.nataasan.com
Easy Diving Beach Resort
Punta Ballo, Brgy. IV, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Tel. 09173000381
Email: diving@sipalay.com
www.sipalay.com
Sipalay Suites
Mercedes Blvd., Brgy. 1-Poblacion, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Tel. 0919-6030045/0922-8707885 (034) 473-0350 & 473-9137
Email: reservation@sipalaysuites.com.ph
www.sipalaysuites.com.ph
WHERE TO DINE
The Mixed Food Restaurant
Sipalay Food Park, Manokan BRGY 2, Sipalay
Phone: 0977 181 8869
Email: themixedfoodrestaurant@yahoo.fr
www.facebook.com/The-Mixed-FoodRestaurant-346404732230022
Driftwood Village Restaurant
Sugar Beach Nauhang Rd, Sipalay, Negros Occidental
Phone: +63 920 900 3663
Email: driftwoodvillage@mail.com
www.driftwood-village.com
Takatuka Restaurant
Takatuka Beach and Dive Resort, Sipalay City, Sipalay, Negros Occidental
Phone: +63 920 230 9174
Email: relax@takatuka-lodge.com
www.sipalay.net
Buenaventura Beach Resort Restaurant
Sugar Beach, Sipalay, Negros Occidental
Phone: 09473282771
Email: n/a
www.buenaventurabeachresort.com
Blu Mare
Sugar Beach, Sipalay, Negros Occidental
Phone: 09154806904
Email: n/a
www.facebook.com/Blu-Mare134859550483798
ACCESSIBILITY
From Bacolod Approximately 4 hours from Bacolod South Bus Terminal or private car.
From Dumaguete 2.5 hours from Dumaguete Bus Terminal to Bayawan, 1.5 hours from Bayawan to Hinobaan and 45 min from Hinobaan to Sipalay.
4 hours from Dumaguete to Kabankalan Bus Terminal and 2 hours from Kabankalan to Sipalay.
By Plane
50 min, Airline company Air Juan offers services from Cebu, Iloilo and Puerto Princesa via the Sipalay Airport.
TOURISM DESTINATIONS
Tinagong Dagat
It is a hidden sea sprinkled with a dozen islets and green hills. Underneath are corals naturally-formed like fish cages and the shoreline lined by old-growth mangroves.
Campomanes Bay
It is a favorite site for diving, kayaking and jet skiing. It has an enticing pristine waters and white sand beach.
Sugar Beach
Formerly called Langub Beach, is a good place to relax and unwind for its sugary light brown sand and pristin blue waters. The place offers an excellent place for swimming and multiple activities.
Punta Ballo Beach
It is one of the top tourist destination for its beautiful white sand and natural beauty. It is is lined by several resorts offering different types of services.
Perth Paradise Resort
It is a great place to chill for its majestic view where you can see scattered islets surrounded by blue-green waters at the hilltop of the resort.
Sipalay Food Park
This is a place near by the sea where you can eat different foods from different restaurants.
Poblacion Beach
Locals and tourist flock to this place because of its fine golden brown sand, beautiful sunset view and food stalls.
Artistic Diving Resort
It is nearby the awesome resorts and dive sites which offers diving tours and lessons. It also has a restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Maricalum Mines
It is accessible all year round where you can see an open pit similar to a big lagoon.
Philex Gold Mines
It is ideal destination for industrial tours. It has a training center and a condominium which is 15 km from the national highway.
CONTACTS
| TOURISM | (034) 4732101 | |
| POLICE | 09205311044 | |
| BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION | 09287391705 |
Panaad Sa Negros 2017