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Welcome to La Libertad!

Welcome to La Libertad!

La Libertad is a municipality in the northern part of Negros Oriental, located 105 kilometers from Dumaguete City. It is considered as one of the biggest municipalities in the province. You can reach this place through a bus ride or a van. The total population of this place since 2010 is 38,904 people. This placed used to be small barrio. It then became a beautiful town after how many years. The history of this place was connected through the help of the people and the economy. With a background of natural scenery, La Libertad is very close to the coasts of Tanon Strait. It is also near the wide and fresh valley by the Hinoba-an River lines. The name La Libertad came from the word freedom. The place is filled with beautiful memories of the past years.  La Libertad became a municipality of Negros Oriental last Dec 30, 1968.

Pandanyag Festival

Pandanyag Festival

 
La Libertad hosts a festival every year. This is the Pandanyag Festival. The word Pandanyag came from the word Pandan, which is their main source of income in the municipality. Pandan can be seen almost at every part of La Libertad. Locals would use pandan to make handicrafts like native bags, mats, hats and small houses and would sell them to tourist. So as an act of thanksgiving, they would celebrate Pandanyag Festival. This is an event in line with the fiesta of the municipality. They made this festival which actually means that La Liberted knows how to party and have fun. Lots of activities and events would happen during that festival. From the search for Miss La Libertad, modern dance contests, singing contests, games and so much more. La Libertad also joins the Buglasan festival every year which would take place in Dumaguete City every month of October. They would showcase their own exhibits using their pandan handicrafts and they would expose their unique natural resources and their own delicacies.

Inside the Danao Cave in Barangay Guihob, La Libertad.

Inside the Danao Cave in Barangay Guihob, La Libertad.

La Libertad has a lot to offer in the tourism industry. One of which is the beautiful beaches of the town. There are several beach resorts in the area. Lalimar is the newest and the most wonderful tourist destination in their town. The place is good for family bonding, group outings and it is a good place to unwind and relax from your busy life. Lalimar is a budget friendly resort. It offers good service and amenities. They have an infinity pool which has the majestic view of the sea. Lalimar has the largest function room in the whole province. They offer Filipino and Italian food that are suitable for the taste buds of everybody. If you visit this place, you could feel the peaceful serenity and the calmness of life. There are also some natural and man-made sites in the place. Restaurants and other food establishments can also be found in the area. La Libertad is now a booming municipality in the province of Negros Oriental. Every year, more and more foreign and local tourist would come here and visit this place.

Lalimar Resort infinity pool

Lalimar Resort infinity pool