History is the only thing that will link you from the past,
the structures, the markers, the place and the events that had happened will reminds
you how the place changed from time to time. This is what happened to this
place, it was once a productive port where used to be the drop off point and
the processing of copper from Felix Mining which is located kilometers away from the Old port. It was
once a place where huge ships from different continent getting the large amount
stocks (Copper) to be transported to other countries. It was the place where
people from local area having their job for good.
This place was like a little city, they have the hotel in
that area, department stores, there are residences that are living nearby and
most of them are employees of the company. Every day is a busy day for everyone who is
working in there, it was not just a small business but it was a huge one.
After the declaration of bankruptcy where the company
decided to shut down their business it was the time where the place started to
change. People are losing their job, families are evacuated back to their home
towns, it became a ghost town. Only security guards are the only people who
were there, taking care of the place. After how many decades, it became totally
forgotten. The structure, buildings and equipment are slowly eaten by rust and
it became useless.
It was then called the abandoned port, it was totally
abandoned by the company. Without any plans to take it and back to what it is
before. Then, it became now one of the best spot for tourist and local
visitors. It’s a free place for everyone; you can enjoy things you want as what
you usually do when you are at the beach. The water is clear blue and clean,
the place was naturally destroyed by big waves, big rocks are scattered. It is
now a place where people chose to spent
their days beating the heat of the sun.
This place is located at Bulata Cauayan Negros Occidental,
its facing the famous island of Danjugan. The place is accessible by land
transportation and just kilometers away from the main road. Abandoned Port or
also known as “Bulata Pier” it is one of the most visited place by locals.
Bringing their family for a picnic, having a reunion with their friends,
celebrating their birthdays it’s a nice place indeed.
Today, this place is still free and open for public. If you
wish to visit this place follow these tips on how to get there.
From Bacolod City – You can ride a ceres bus going to Remulyos
Bulata and it takes 4 hours to travel. It is known bus stop where most of the
tourist and visitors going to Danjugan Island and Punta bulata are dropped
off. You just ask the Conductor to stop
you over at Remulyos Bulata. When you get there, there are tricycle and motorcycle
waiting. They are not asking for more, but give them tips will make their
services even better. Just tell them to get you over to Pier, it’s a common
term used by locals for that place.
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