The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental passed a resolution yesterday naming the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto sa the Summer Capital of Negros Occidental. Said resolution was authored by Board Member Nehemias de La Cruz, former Mayor of Don Salvador Benedicto.
Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) is locally known as the “Little Baguio” of Negros Occidental because of its cooler climate. This is also the reason why flowers, fruits and vegetables that thrive in cool climate are abundant in DSB. The town also boasts of chocolate hills, rice terraces, waterfalls and caves.
The potential of DSB for tourism development also hinges on its location. It is around 47km from Bacolod City along the well-maintained zigzag road of Negros Translink Ecotourism Highway. Most people going to San Carlos City prefer this route to save time and because of the scenic view which make traveling enjoyable.
Here in ExperienceNegros, we recognize the potential of the Don Salvador Benedicto as a tourist destination thus we have featured the town several times in the past.
Please revisit our previous feature stories to reacquaint you with the attractions in Don Salvador Benedicto.
- Things to see and do in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
- Don Salvador Benedicto Magnetic Hill Experience
- The Stone House in Don Salvador Benedicto
- Kape Musang of Don Salvador Benedicto
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any real estate available up there in negros’ little baguio?
@ Ellen Sy:
I can be of help for your queries. I can introduce you to a direct seller of properties from DSB. My brod-in-law just bought a 15 hectare property which includes a top view mountain overlooking the Malatan-og Falls and Rice Terraces. You can view my FB @ Princess Elns – Maria Elna O. Reyes FYI.
Anyway, this is the most interesting place in the Philippines that cannot be found from any other Provinces in the country. It is sooooo beautiful and we must be thankful that we own it and we have it right before our very eyes. Baguio City is twice more complicated due to the pollutions accumulating all over the city which could no longer be proud of despite of the environmental hazards like garbage , traffic jams and unscrupulous people anywhere else destroying the environment. See? Mahalin natin sariling atin.
hi sa mga tga DSB…inform talang kamu tani nga ,,ang mga ng create sng fan page nio nga “don salvador benedicto’little baguio of negros”,,nd kuntento sa isa ka candidate nio sa pageant,,,,gn post nla ang picture sang candidate kg g comment mlain,,officials ,kblo kmo nga gna himu na nla??gna insult nla ang candidate,ka ang friends sng candidate,,tani mbasa nio ni ka tni kn mg hmu kamu fan page,tni for the good,nd sa pgpkahuya sa iban,,,,,imbis knmi sng kugar nio gna plaw,ai sang mga mlain da ng tawo..!!!tnx
Its great to hear and see the transformation of once lonely and far away municipalities into bustling tourist destinations…
BUT… these transformations come with a heavy price… And the environment is usually the …. VICTIM.. 🙁
I hope the local governement officials prioritize more on the environmental aspects over the financial rewards…
hay…i hope they will transform DSB and make it more interesting…much like baguio. para damo tourists.