San Carlos City-Eco-Friendly

San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. 144.3km from Bacolod City

San carlos City through Google Earth

Apart from the usual gas-run cars, notably, there is a significant number of bicycle-ran-sidecars, locally called as “tri-sikad” (“tri” means three, and “sikad“, kick) and “Tricycles” (motor-run) are around every street for shorter distance or inner city trips. I prefer the “trisikad“ whenever time-requirement permits. Leisurely and silent ride. I can even enjoy the little sightseeing while going to the pier or bus terminal … and take some pictures too.  Good for a little tour and for the Earth — non-pollutant ride. Yet, during rush hours (arrivals and departures of the buses, barge or ferry, some trisikad drivers try or even manage to outrun the tricyles.  The streets are wider than the usual and it’s always a fun race for them … but not for me. They charge Php6 or Php7 per ride per person. 

TIP 1: Don’t miss the Pintaflores Festival every November 5.

TIP 2: Get a taste of the garlic roasted peanuts, locally called “mani ” (pronounced, ” ma-nih “) peddled by some young boys and girls at the pier gate (they are no longer allowed to roam around the port proper). Php20/medium packet; Php40/big packet. I always buy the Php20/packet to keep each feast crunchy-good.  A little help and a great treat! Definitely a must buy for me everytime! you can’t help but lick your fingers each flick! -  (just keep waste in the garbage bins only). 

“Dong at Day” (the peanut “manih” peddlers) gamely strike a pose (I missed their names, but they’ll be there for sure next trip.

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