Explore Bacolod, a destination with rich culture, good food, and heritage sites will that take you back to the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. Known as The City of Smiles and located in the Northwest of Negros Occidental in Visayas, a visit here will definitely put a smile on your face because of the attractions, food, and festivities that await you. Bacolod is a city on the northwest coast of Negros Island in the Philippines. The 19th-century San Sebastian Cathedral stands beside Bacolod Public Plaza. Its original bells are on display in the churchyard outside. The Dizon-Ramos Museum is a 1950s house packed with memorabilia and photographs of the prominent family that once lived there. The Capitol Park and Lagoon has a lake and 2 golden water buffalo statues.
See and Do
For history lovers, Bacolod is the place to be. It houses historical landmarks preserved to this day for locals and international visitors to see and appreciate the beauty and pride of old Bacolod. One of the places that anyone should never miss out is The Ruins. This remnant of what once was a dreamy mansion-built decades ago is considered to be the Taj Mahal of the Philippines. Bacolod is also known for its chicken inasal (grilled chicken), and you can find some of the tastiest ones in the row of humble restaurants at Manukan Country (chicken country). Another not to miss in Bacolod is the annual Masskara Festival celebrated every third week of October. During this time, the streets come alive with locals dressed in colorful masks of smiling faces and costumes for merry making.
BOCAL BOCAL SPRING RESORT
The old Bocal Bocal Spring Resort closed down but it has opened again last year with a new owner or management. The New Bocal Bocal Spring Resort is only open for walk-ins and is now serving coffees and snacks.
