Bao-Bao Peak
Bayawan City, Negros Oriental · about 138 km from 3ACs Apartment, Talisay City
A short ridge hike in Bayawan's uplands with wide views over Negros's largest city by land area.
About
Up in the farmlands of Brgy. Tayawan, a short but steep trail climbs to the grassy ridge of Bao-Bao Peak, where the view opens over the folded green hills and valleys of Bayawan toward the Sulu Sea. Go at sunrise for mist in the valleys, bring water and a hat, and ask in the barangay for a local guide to show you the current trail. Back in town, the seaside boulevard is the place for a sunset walk and street food.
History
Bayawan, the 'Agricultural Capital of Negros Oriental', has the largest land area of any city or town on Negros island.
Why visit
Big upland views without a long climb.
How to get there
Sitio Mambunot, Brgy. Tayawan, Bayawan City — about 100 km (2.5 hours) southwest of Dumaguete, then habal-habal.
- Bus to Bayawan
- Habal-habal to Tayawan
Prices (estimates)
- EntranceFree / small registration fee
- GuideAsk in the barangay
Hours / best time: Early morning best
Nearby places
- Niludhan Falls — A wide curtain waterfall right beside the Bayawan–Mabinay highway — one of Negros Oriental's prides.
- Bayawan Boulevard & Tawo-Tawo Festival — The seaside promenade of Negros Oriental's rice granary, home of the scarecrow festival.
- Cayaso Cave & Underground River — A cave near Basay town with a hidden underground river of clear, drinkable water.
- Santa Catalina — Banana Capital & Pakol Festival — Rolling green hills, banana farms and the Pakol Festival in Negros Oriental's 'Banana Capital'.
- Mabinay Caves — Spelunking capital of Negros — over 100 caves.