The Ruins (Bacolod, Talisay)
THE RUINS: TAJ MAHAL OF NEGROS ISLAND
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Have you visited the Ruins in Negros Occidental?
Known as the Taj Mahal of Negros, The Ruins is located at the borders of Talisay and Bacolod City. The mansion was owned by Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson for his first wife, Maria Braga, a Portuguese from Macau whom he met in his vacations in Hongkong.
As the name of the place implied, this attraction is the remains of the mansion during World War II wherein the family intentionally burned so that the Japanese people won’t use it as their headquarters. It took them weeks to fully consume the house because it was made of hardwood. For many years, the remains of the mansion were just left abandoned in the midst of a sugarcane plantation until the owners decided to fix it and put a landscape around the ruins.
The Ruins (Bacolod, Talisay), the place is used for photoshoots, concerts, weddings, parties, and other events
Today, this attraction is a must-see attraction in the Island of Negros. Wedding, Birthdays, and some events like corporate, concerts, and a lot more are also held in the place.
The Ruins also has a restaurant that serves Mediterranean food and operates from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The place has an 18-hole Mini-Golf Course as a fun recreational activity for the whole family.
Best Time to Visit
The place can be crowded at times so it would be best to visit early in the morning when the sun is not harsh. If you really want to capture the place in its most magical appearance, visit late in the afternoon and wait for the golden hour. The color of The Ruins turns golden yellow with the sunset.
How To Get to The Ruins
From the Airport
For guests coming from the airport, take the shuttle van, which is located right in front of the arrival area. Tell the van driver to drop you at The Ruins.
The most convenient way to get to the place is by taxi. No PUJ is passing the place. When going home, you can book a Grab to fetch you from the place.
Address:
Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Landline: (034) 476-9448
Mobile: +63 (917) 8326003 | +63 (905) 5133347 | +63 (939) 2985657
The Ruins (Bacolod, Talisay)
The Ruins Entrance Fees
- Entrance Fee: PHP 100/person
- Senior Citizens: PHP 70
- Students: P60
- Children below 8 yrs old: PHP 20
The Ruins (Bacolod, Talisay)
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THE RUINS: TAJ MAHAL OF NEGROS ISLAND
3 possible behavioral problems and how to deal with it
1. The place is wide and students might scatter around the premise and be separated from the group. Solution: assign a leader per group so that there will always be a chain of command
2. limited transportation as there are no PUJ going there directly and fares might become more expensive than the usual mode of transportation. Solution: hire a van or PUJ so that the whole class can get there together and make it less expensive
3. limited time for good scenery as it is only available in the early morning and the afternoon and most of the time crowded. Solution: book or reserve a date and time in advance so that the class can take the best time to enjoy the place and avoid the crowd.
JOHN PAUL NAVARETTE
BSIT RAC 3R1
We are an Elementary Teacher handling 45 pupils. To supplement the educational experience of our pupils, We decided to conduct a field trip because we believe Field trips are designed to increase children’s knowledge and observation skills and expand their awareness to the community.
We will go to “The Ruins” located in Talisay City, Negros Occidental which is approximately 79.5km from Moises Padilla. This field trip will took us 3-4 hours of travel. We believe from the travel itself, problems like disruptive behaviors of pupils like screaming or yelling will preferably occur. There are pupils who are not used to travel to a long trip and are unfamiliar with their surroundings, that is why such behaviors occur.
Since the number of pupils are not that manageable, violent/ aggressiveness and disobedience are also the possible problems to encounter during field trip.
These behaviors and problems during field trip are possible to encounter but as teachers, we have to address such problems. During the trip, we will let our pupils feel comfortable, make them feel safe with us and distract them by doing activities like singing while sitting. While in the destination, give them instructions and rules to be followed. Tell them that we will provide rewards to those who are following instructions.
Therefore, as a teacher we should plan the trip very carefully, have an orientation to parents and pupils of the Do’s and Don’ts before and during the trip.
Submitted: Abaño, Thea Marie T.
& Cueva, Reniel V. – BSIT 3F2
Hi Jojo,
Are there fees visiting to The Ruins?
I liked your article is an interesting technology
thanks to google I found you
this is a good place for photoshoots,design inspiration….
Nice for wedding receptions too!