Why it ranks
Skeleton of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson mansion set in gardens on a former sugar hacienda outside Bacolod; open daily 9 am–8 pm with a published adult entry of P150.
Don't miss: Watch the mansion light up at dusk from the garden lawn.
Best for: Sunset visitors, photographers and anyone on a Bacolod heritage half-day.
Good to know: The mansion is lit after dark and busiest around sunset; photoshoots with crews are charged a separate P1,000 fee for the first five people.
Key facts
| Type | heritage-site |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | P150 adults; P100 senior/PWD; P80 students; children under 8 free |
| Best season | Nov–Feb |
| How to get there | About 20–30 minutes by taxi from Bacolod city centre; ask for 'The Ruins, Talisay'. |
| Hours | 9:00 am–8:00 pm daily |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.3 · 653 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 36.3/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 13.8/25 |
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| Evidence points | 50/100 | #1 in Heritage towns, Batad Rice Terraces, has 54 points |
| Score | 95 | 60 + 39 × (50 ÷ 54)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
The Ruins, Barangay Bata, Talisay City, Negros Occidental · (034) 476-9448 (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- theruins.com.ph/ — Official site: hours 9:00 am–8:00 pm daily; fees P150/P100/P80, under-8 free; Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson history; phone (034) 476-9448
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa90-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#96 The Ruins): rating 4.3/5 from 653 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
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FAQ
Where is The Ruins?
The Ruins is at The Ruins, Barangay Bata, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.
How much is the entrance fee at The Ruins?
P150 adults; P100 senior/PWD; P80 students; children under 8 free. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to The Ruins?
About 20–30 minutes by taxi from Bacolod city centre; ask for 'The Ruins, Talisay'.
How is The Ruins ranked?
The Ruins has a category score of 95 (50 evidence points) and ranks #5 for heritage towns in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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