I'm lucky to finally reached the infamous Pata-an Mountain Resort. Located at the mountains of Ma-ao, Bago City, this year's (2013) company outing was held there and we had a blast taking pictures at the scenic waterfalls inside the resort. I am just in awe to discover that a small resort such as Pata-an have a waterfall and very accessible to resort goers. The place is like a mini-Mambucal. To locals, Mambucal is a big mountain resort in Negros Occidental with seven waterfalls to boast.
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| the entrance to the resort |
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| this is the view that greeted us in the morning of our overnight stay there |
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| the view of the ice cold water swimming pool and overnight cottage |
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| one of the day accommodations that one can rent at the resort |
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| day cottages for rent at P500 |
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| my kids enjoying the scenic waterfalls, not dangerous for kids since the pool is shallow, just be careful not to slide though stones are slippery and there's mud all over |
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| the resort's canteen |
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| the overnight cottage where we slept in, it has an amazing view of the resort and the surrounding areas |
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| the pavillion that can be rented at P1,500 per day |
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| the pathway going in and out of the resort great landscape design |
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| the resort sign with their contact numbers |
Entrance fee for adult and kids is at P50 each. Swimming pool fee is at P50/person. Overnight cottage fee ranges from P1,200 for 4 pax to P2,200 for 10 pax. Public shower and toilet rooms are available all over the resort. The resort's commissary accepts cooking service with a fee. Hot water and ice cubes can be bought there also. The resort has competent staff and are readily available if you need their services.
One thing I noticed though, being in a mountain and near to nature, the resort has no garbage segregation system nor policies on guest's garbage disposal activities except that oysters or talaba is not allowed. The place is clean though.
All in all, the resort is a great weekend get-away. I won't mind a second or more visit there. It's greatly refreshing just being there with all the greenery, fresh air, cool water and close to nature ambiance.
To go there, one can take the Murcia route or the Ma-ao route. The Murcia route is more exciting, scenic, a bit dangerous since there are areas that are steep but the travel is shorter if you're coming from Bacolod City. The Ma-ao route is a lot safer though especially if you have kids with you.
Enjoy!
To go there, one can take the Murcia route or the Ma-ao route. The Murcia route is more exciting, scenic, a bit dangerous since there are areas that are steep but the travel is shorter if you're coming from Bacolod City. The Ma-ao route is a lot safer though especially if you have kids with you.
Enjoy!
