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It is basically an island towards the North Bais Bay in the Tañon Strait that emerges only during low tides. You can find beautiful, clean native wooden houses built on stilts on the said island. During high tide, these cottages appear to be floating on the refreshing awesome blue water. And if you want to stay longer in the said island, these cottages could be rented for overnight stays and can be booked at the Bais City Tourism Office.
Though technically belonging to the jurisdiction of the neighboring Manjuyod town, the sand bar is closely associated to Bais City because of its closeness and attractiveness in the Bais area. Besides, it is also a major stopover during “dolphin and whale watching” group tours controlled by the Bais City Tourism Council. The boat is anchored so that the guests can enjoy the peaceful scenery, picnic, swim, sunbathe, and laze around, or scuba dive in the waters surrounding the sand bar. The Manjuyod Sand Bar is an estimated 600 hectare total strip area, including the submerged portions. Also known as the Sumapao Shoal, it is a certified tourist attraction because of its unique characteristic. It has been said that among the tourist spots in the locality, this one has the most probable.
How to get to Manjuyod White Sand Bar in Manjuyod?
From Dumaguete City, you may board the jeepney at the Dumaguete – Bais terminal near the port and going to Lo-oc Road in Rizal Boulevard or the Ceres Bus Liner at the Ceres terminal in Barangay Calindagan. The best and most convenient way is to rent a car or van. You can ask your hotel about more information on the van rental services.
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