How to get to Old Ruins of Talisay City, Negros Occidental

Going to The Ruins from Bacolod City or Bacolod - Silay Airport:

From the aiport in Silay City ( Bacolod-Silay Airport ) take a tricyle outside the airport which cost you about P10 pesos. Then from Silay City national highway take a jeepney bound to Bacolod City Proper will cost you P15 pesos. Ask the driver to drop you at Barangay Bata (Bangga Pepsi). At the left side of the road you will signage " This way to the Ruins".Take a tricyle or hire tricyle which cost you P30-P50 pesos (for special trip but normally people pay P10 pesos only). You will enter that narrow street leading to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Follow the small red and yellow signs on the electrical posts which will lead you all the way to The Ruins. Entrance fee at the Ruins in Bacolod will cost you P50 pesos for adult, P40 for senior citizens/student with id's and P20 pesos for children or in group.

The Ruins also known as the Taj Mahal of Negors

Another great tourist treasures in Negros! Perfect spot when you are coming to Bacolod City, about 15-20 minutes drive from the city proper and boundry of Bacolod City and Talisay City. Nowadays the ruins is accessible from many jeepney along the highway of Barangay Bata. The Ruins is a photo-enthusiast’s haven. It is also an ideal for pre-nuptial shoots at meron ako nakita sa loob na mga sample photos. You can buy a lot of souvenirs at the Old Ruins from t-shirts, keychains and the mansions’ miniature replica as well. I’ll provide a short information on how to get to The Ruins in my seperate post.I am not lucky to see the ruins by night, many people getting there because of the romantic ambience and colorful light.

Roaming Inside the Ruins of Silay City, Negros Occidental

When you're inside the ruins, I saw a lot of paintings and old furnitures. It also has a cafeteria inside, which you can order great foods and drinks. But that time, the cafeteria is closed, and it will open from 9:00am ( Monday to Sunday ). Aside from picture taking inside the ruins, a lot of plants and flowers at the side of their cafeteria. I enjoyed looking at their old chairs and tables. These was a perfect destination when you are travelling alone. Malayo sa city at nakakarelax ang ambience!. They have also clean comfort room inside with a grafitti artwork, I also seen a lot of pictures taken from and outside the Old Ruins. Siguro pagbabalik ako ng Negros Occidental, I would  probably touring my family and friends in the future.

The Ruins of Bacolod: Magestic Spots in Talisay City

A place full of history, many stories we could tell for. The ruins is the most famous tourist spot in Negros Occidental and about 30 minutes from the City Proper of Bacolod. It was a very beautiful place to take some pictures and this was a pride tourist attraction of Talisay City. The ruins is also known as Hacienda Sta. Maria which located in the borders of Talisay and Bacolod City, it is one of the best old ancestral home in the province. Today, the mansion or “The Ruins” is a must-see attraction in the Island of Negros. Wedding, birthdays, and other events are also held in that mansion.

Heritage Houses in Silay City

The heritage houses are not just landmarks of a golden civilization. They are footprints of Silaynon achievers who made Silay what it is now, I really like the place. This is the chapter of Silay's golden age, when the sugar industry. The Hofileña Heritage House, Silay City's first home to be opened to the public, is celebrating its "50th year of service to the people". 

Hello Silay City Hall in Negros Occidental

Last May 2012, I had a solo backpacking trip in the province of Negros Occidental and my first stop is the one of the highly urbanized City of Silay. Early morning I decided touring the city before going to Bacolod. Silay City Hall is located on the same location as that of the cathedral along Zamora and Rizal streets. 

I wasnt able to go inside the building because its too early! Hehehe! So I decided to roaming first at their heritage or old houses and establishment. Infront of the City Hall you will see a fountain with the sculpture of a boy riding the carabao. The building is not too big and has its simple architectures outside. The tourism office is closed, I cant inquire about the City. You may check their contact details: CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE. Office of the City Mayor, 2nd Level, East Wing, City Hall of Silay City Tel. No.: (034) 4955269.