A City to Discover - Sagay City #csa77ud0050

Sagay, officially the City of Sagay, is a 2nd class city in the Philippines, in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 146,264 people.

Sagay can be identified in the map of Negros Occidental because of its "ice-cream cone" shape sliced from the northern tip of Negros. It is bounded in the north by Asuncion Pass and the Visayan Sea; the City of Talisay and Municipality of Calatrava in the south; cities of Cadiz and Silay in the west and the City of Escalante and Municipality of Toboso in the east.

The name of the city comes from the semi-spherical shell called "sigay", which can be found in the area.

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.^[1] Sagay is the largest marine reserve in the Philippines, covering an area of 32,000 hectares.

Carbin Reef is a huge, tongue-shaped, white sandbar 15km within Sagay City limits and is bounded on the north by Asuncion Pass and the Visayan Sea. It's the center of the 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve.

The sanctuary was established in 1999 and abounds with a wide variety of underwater species, such as thriving coral formations, the occasional turtles, and large schools of fish.

Above the water, the reef seems to be a mere strip of sand, but below the surface is a wealth of natural beauty.

Due to the shallow water, diving is discouraged. Swimming and snorkeling conditions, however, are just about right. The reef itself can accommodate up to 100 people at low tide conditions.

The clear, pristine water is the perfect enticement for swimming, boating, and (best of all) snorkeling. If you simply love just being surrounded by the sea, the reef is a great private spot for a picnic or a frolic on the sand.

Rates:

• Entrance Fee - PhP20
• Kayak - PhP100

Note: If you plan to go to Carbin Reef, it's recommended that you book the place prior to the date of your visit. The local tourism office will facilitate your transfers and will reserve the venue for you and your group.

Suyac Island Mangrove Eco-park is a fully community-based eco-tourism site in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is being managed by Suyac Island Ecotourism Attendants Association in which all of the members are residents of the island. 

Suyac Island Mangrove Eco-park is home of one of the oldest and biggest Sonneratia Alba mangrove (locally known as Pagatpat) in Negros Island and other mangrove species. 

By visiting Suyac Island, you are giving this eco-tourism destination an opportunity to share the City's guiding principle "Tourism enriches, protects and helps build communities" through its advocacy - sustainable and responsible tourism and the pro-community and pro-environment thrust. 

It is best to visit the site during HIGH TIDE (check the calendar for schedule of tide). We suggest prior booking because cottages are limited. You may order foods (2 days before the desired date of visit is advised).

For bookings, contact Sagay City Information and Tourism Office during office hours at (034) 488-0649, or the Sagay Marine Reserve Office at (034) 488-0101 local 117. You could send an email to sagaycityinfo@yahoo.com or inquiry@sagay-city.com.ph.

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