Campuestohan Highland Resort
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| Location | Talisay, Negros Occidental |
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| Coordinates | 10°39′39.2″N 123°08′36.5″E / 10.660889°N 123.143472°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | May 2014 |
| Owner | Ricardo Tan |
| Area | 11 ha (27 acres) |
The Campuestohan Highland Resort is a theme park and resort in Talisay, Negros Occidental.
History
[edit]The site of the Campuestohan Highland Resort was offered to the Tan family in 2009.[1] The property was bought in 2010 by Ricardo Tan, initially planning to use the land to build a retirement home for his wife, Nita.[2] It started out as a 5 hectares (12 acres) property.[3]
Despite skepticism from relatives and friends over the site called a "dead place", Tan developed the area into an eco-tourism-oriented theme park and resort called the Campuestohan Highland Resort.[1] Construction began in June 2011.[2] Campuestohan eventually had its grand launch in May 2014.[4]
The Dinosaurs Park opened in 2017.[5]
Despite an assassination attempt on Ricardo and Nita Tan in December 2018, the resort continues to develop under the ownership of the Tans.[6]
In October 2024, the resort inaugurated the Manok ni Cano Gwapo rooster-shaped hotel building.[7]
Attractions
[edit]Campuestohan covers an area of 11 hectares (27 acres).[3] It is noted for its Dinosaurs Park which features moving and stationary models of dinosaurs.[5][8] It also have a water park which includes wave pools, foam bath as well as a sky bike and zip lines.[1]
The Manok ni Cano Gwapo is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "tallest building in the shape of a chicken" at the time of its inauguration.[7]
Reception
[edit]The resort is recognized as one of the top destinations in the Western Visayas region (Talisay is now part of the Negros Island Region since 2024) in the Pagdayaw 2023 by the Department of Tourism.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Canet, Carla (November 24, 2019). "Christmas feels, excitement-filled experiences at Campuestohan". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Gomez, Carla (August 19, 2012). "New eco-tourism destination rises in Negros". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Gomez, Carla (October 20, 2024). "Height of fowl play puts Negros sitio in Guinness Book". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Addatu, Ian Jefrey (July 12, 2014). "Campuestohan Resort owner eyed for tourism star award". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Cañet, Bycarlan (May 8, 2018). "Campuestohan continues to wow tourists". Sun Star Bacolod. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Nicavera, Erwin P. (May 3, 2021). "Bizman: Campuestohan-like resort in Bacolod City possible". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Gomez, Carla P. (October 6, 2024). "Bacolod resort's 'chicken' building makes it in Guinness World Records". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Canet, Carla (January 24, 2022). "Campuestuhan's dinosaurs: 'Rising from fall'". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Beltran, Roger (May 17, 2023). "DOT honors Campuestohan, Negros LGUs". Visayan Daily Star. Retrieved November 2, 2024.