Sagay Marine Reserve or Carbin Reef in Sagay City has been in my bucket list for a long time and I was so happy that my colleagues, our kids and I had the opportunity to visit this famous sandbar.
Sagay Marine Reserve is a protected area in the Philippines
located in Sagay, Negros Occidental. It is established in 1999 to
protect marine life in Carbin and Maca reefs. Sagay is the largest
marine reserve in the Philippines, covering an area of 32,000 hectares. Wikipedia
Going there one need to take a Ceres bus at the North Terminal in Bacolod City if you are coming from the south and central area of Negros Occidental. Upon arrival in Sagay City bus terminal, you may take a tricycle going to the port of Old Sagay. Pay the entrance and boat fee and traverse the sea for about 20 minutes going to the sandbar.
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| this where one pays the entrance and boat fee to the reef |
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| the Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros is right beside the port terminal |
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| our view of the sandbar from the boat |
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| Day cottages are for rent and paid at the terminal, only a limited number of visitors is allowed daily |
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| the watch tower at the edge of the sandbar |
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| pictures cannot do justice on how marvelous the place is, teeming with sea life and refreshing seawater |
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| the view at the watch tower |
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| the boats will wait for their passengers until it's time to go home |
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| our adventurous group |
We all enjoyed our day trip at the Carbin Reef. I can swim all day long in its blue, refreshing and clear waters. If you want to reserve a cottage or inquire you may call (034) 4880649.
