A nature trip at Guintubdan, La Carlota City

Caught up in a serene sight of the mountains and gasping view of the city landscape, I found myself on top of one of the highest grounds of Negros Occidental.

Our family decided to spend the night at one of the Province’s best campsite, Guintubdan (La Carlota).

Guintubdan Campsite is situated in Barangay Ara-al, La Carlota. It is a small village some 750 meters above sea level and is found at the western foot of Mt. Kanlaon. Near the camspite is the Guintubdan Visitors Reception Center and Gardens. It’s grounds are open for guest who wished to spend their nights camping and being one with nature.

The place is sure an ideal jump-off point for a trek up to the summit. You will hear the sound of nature singing to the ears of your desired tunes. Guintubdan is a place to relax and unwind from the city’s tiring week.Guintubdan is sure a place to be especially when you want to release the stress away.

Here, I felt nature reconnecting and uplifting my soul.

The pine trees freshens the air and fragrant the whole surroundings. The view of the horizon, simply reminded me that life is a heavenly bliss. Simple chirping of the birds added music to the silence. The rhythym invited me to feel a harmonic tune of nirvana.

When strolling along the road in the night I used to be afraid but here in Guintubdan, I wasn’t. Upon seeing the twilight of the moon glaring down on the leaves of the plants and seeing fireflies twinkling their glows everywhere, I was reminded how God made things so beautifully unique yet so amazingly wonderful.

And oh yes, the waterfalls! Hearing the music of the falling waters simply reminded me that I am in a stress free place. A simple deep in it will definitely wash out my worries for a while and trust me, it sure did!

It made me feel renewed and enlightened.

I was in my own haven.

That’s how Guintubdan, La Carlota made a big impact in my life.

For information on how to get there

For public transportation:

1. If your from bacolod: You go to Libertad market and ride a bus going to la carlota. I suggest you pick non-stop with franchise name SDL or OMC.
Bus fare: 25.00 pesos / person.

2. When you arrive at La Carlota, you tell the bus driver you are going down at the city market.

3. At the market you can ask people around for the Guintubdan bus terminal. Remember that from the market you are not that far away from the terminal (just a walk away)
Bus fare: 25.00 pesos / person.

4. Now when you reach Guintubdan, there are two places that you can stay at La Carlota Pavillion or Rafael Salas Benedicto (Bago Pavilion). I suggest you go to La Carlota Pavillion. The tent experience is exciting.

Tent rental fee (small): 150 pesos per day
Tent rental fee (big): 250 pesos per day

Regular Room rate: 600 pesos per day.
Suite Room: 1000 pesos per day.

For inquiry or reservation you can contact: (034) 460 – 2459

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