Bacolod
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Introduction
Bacolod City is the capital of the province of Negros Occidental, dubbed the "Sugarbowl of the Phillippines".[1] Bacolod City provides a gateway to exploring the rest of the province, which is located in the Western Visayas region and produces half of the country's sugar crop.
Bacolod is known as a clean, green and friendly city.
Sights and Activities
- Fountain of Justice
- Bells of San Sebastian
- San Sebastian Cathedral
- Negros Museum
- Palacio Episcopal
- Museum Negrense de La Salle
- Bacolod Plaza Bandstand and Gazebo
Events and Festivals
MassKara Festival
The MassKara Festival is the city's most popular event, held for a week in October each year. First held in a time of great tragedy in Bacolod, the festival was designed as a cheerful "festival of smiles", reinforcing the city's reputation as the City of Smiles. During the festival, participants wear masks of smiling faces.
The name is derived from the English word "mass" and the Spanish word for face, "cara".[2]
Other major Philippine festivals are listed in the Events and Festivals in the Philippines section.
Getting There
By Plane
Philippine Airlines runs three flights from Manila each day. Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific Airways also have daily flights from Manila and Cebu. Check the Bacolod City website for a flight schedule.
By Train
There are no train services to Bacolod.
By Car
By Bus
There are bus trips to Bacolod from the rest of Negros Occidental regularly throughout the day.
By Boat
There is a 20-hour boat trip from Manila. The city is also has shorter routes to Iloilo City, Cebu City, Palawan, Cagayan de Oro and General Santol City in Mindanao.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Mid-Range
Upscale
The Sylvia Manor is a boutique hotel located in the downtown area of Bacolod City near SM City and City Hall. It has 52 guestrooms for leisure and business travelers. The entire property has complimentary free wi-fi access.
References
- 1 Official Website of Bacolod City - http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm
- 2 Bacolod MassKara Festival - http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_masskara_festival.htm
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