Escalante City – Negros Occidental
Escalante city is composed of both the old and new town. A town rich in history and marine resources.
Escalante City Travel Guide
Caves of Escalante - The hills of Escalante are abundant with caves and some were used by the Japanese soldiers as hideout during World War II.
St Francis of Assisi Parish – No restoration efforts has been done to rebuild the church back to its former glory. The church was made up of coral stone before its roof was destroyed by the 1960′s typhoon.
Isla Puti - Is a tiny island surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches. It takes 20 minutes by pump boat to reach the island.
Escalante Festival
The city celebrates two major festivals where the first one celebrates their patron Saint and the second one to commemorate the massacre of 20 sugar cane workers by soldiers.
Escalante Travel Guide
Danao port of old Escalante boats are bound for Cebu. Bus terminals are located in New Escalante.
Bus Route - Going to Escalante negros from Bacolod takes 2 1/2 hours. Bus from Escalante to Dumaguete takes 5 hours.
Rodeway Inn - A family owned hotel situated in across the town plaza. The accomodations there are secure and comfortable.
Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort – Guests going to Isla Puti can check in at the Jomabo beach resort. The resort has amenities such as tennis court, water sports facilities. The resort has a camping site for those who prefers staying in the tent.
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