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 Bacolod
called "The City of Smiles" is the capital and the
largest city of Negros Occidental. Bacolod is the only
city that wins a grand slam being the most cleanest and
greenest city in the Philippines. Home of the
world-renowned "MassKara Festival" and Pana-ad Sa Negros
Festival". Bacolod is rich in cultural and architectural
heritage. It has many marvelous landmarks that was
constructed in the time of Spanish regime but until now
it is still standing.
Bacolod is also the home of the Panaad Park and Stadium.
The Stadium has a seating capacity of 15,500 but can
hold up to 20,000 people with standing areas. The
stadium is equipped with an olympic size swimming pool
and a rubberized oval field.
Bacolod is the entrance to the sugar-rich cities, towns
of the province because the seaport and airport can be
found here. Bacolod can be reached by boat and by plane.
It is only 50 minutes away from Manila and 25 minutes
from Cebu by plane.
Bacolod is highly urbanized city with a superb road that
is wide. Traffic is not a problem in Bacolod. There are
luxurious hotels and resorts in Bacolod where you can
spend your holidays.
Bacolod has many landmarks and attractions to boast
from. Scenic views around the city that are so
enchanting, from old mansions to churches and
cathedrals, monasteries, parks and buildings built
centuries ago. |
Carmelite
Monastery: The Monastery gave visitors a glimpse of
a very distinct life lived by nuns.