EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE HINIGARAN

     Hinigaran, officially the Municipality of Hinigaran, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 85,602 people.

The early inhabitants of this town were the semi-primitive people called "Mundos" and "Ambaks". When traders and settlers from Panay started moving in, the natives were driven to the mountains. The new settlers were called "Tagahigad" and when the Spaniards came the place was called "Ginigaran" from the word "higad" but it was later spelled and pronounced as Hinigaran.
The town was founded in 1765 and Captain Basilio Mongcal was appointed as the first president in 1806. Among its first settlers were the families of Mongcal, Lagtapon, Cosio,Sario, David, Orin, Pido, Pabalinas, Luntayao, Javier, Vargas, Lucasan, Grijaldo,and Dano-og—some of whom were from Panay.

How to get there:

•     From South Ceres Terminal ride a bus going to Hinigaran. You can also ride (Isabela, Binalbagan, Kabankalan buses) 
• Tell the conductor that you will going to hinigaran
• Rate: Aicon Regular- 98     Student- 87    Economy Regular- 78 Student-61
•  1 hour and 15 minutes from Bacolod

DELICACY:

                                                      MILAS RESTAURANT

      

       Just an hour drive from Bacolod City is your sweet stop down south of Negros Occidental. Stopping by Mila’s Restaurant in Hinigaran has become a ritual every time we travel this route.

You can't pass through Hinigaran without stopping here. The main dishes was very tasty and fresh, the desserts make you want for more. The washrooms was very clean, there seemed to be a dedicated person - very refreshing for tourists.Nothing beat's their buko pie. The price is affordable, approachable staff and food is delicious. Once you taste it you will surely want more!.

DESTINATION 
                                         
                                             

                                                          PARADISO DEL SUR

     It is located in Baranggay Miranda, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. Paradiso del Sur Resort - Hinigaran classifies itself as a 2 star hotel.Paradiso del Sur Resort is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Hinigaran. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. All the necessary facilities, including Wi-Fi in public areas, room service, restaurant, pets allowed, shops, are at hand. Internet access - wireless (complimentary), air conditioning, internet access - LAN (complimentary), internet access - wireless (charges apply), television can be found in selected guestrooms. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include outdoor pool, massage, garden. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Hinigaran, Paradiso del Sur Resort will make you feel instantly at home.

FESTIVAL

HINUGYAW  FESTIVAL       

       The Hinugyaw Festival is a weeklong celebration that culminates with a grand parade and street-dancing performers dressed in vibrant costumes. It's an annual thanksgiving festival that the people of Hinigaran hold every April 30."Hinugyaw" is a local term that means rejoicing or jubilation. Legend has it that a long-haired woman protected the town from an invasion of Moro pirates. The incursion was thwarted. The tales have it that the woman was no other than Saint Mary Magadalene. There was great rejoicing and celebration, thus, the term “hinugyaw.”


RECOMMENDATION: 
        We suggest you to travel and explore the beauty of Hinigaran. You will enjoy food and a lot of activities in an affordable price. The people there is approachable and hospitable, the place is rich of culture and tradition. Hinigaran is famous for our oyster and the town is consider as Oyster Capital of Negros Occidental where you can eat delicious oyster. What are you waiting for? Come and visit Hinigaran. Hijo De Punggol Hinigaranon!