Six Things To Do When Visiting The ‘City of Smiles’ Bacolod City (Negros)

6 Things To Do in Bacolod City

To make your visit to Bacolod City even more memorable and special, there are six things that you should not miss.

Bacolod City which is tagged as the ‘City of Smiles’ has lots to offer to you whether you are coming from abroad or from another region in the country. It is a home to wonderful places and as well as near to municipalities and cities having must-visit havens too.

During your visit to the City of Smiles, here are the six things that you should not miss to do for your vacation to be extra special:

1. Eat Bacolod Chicken Inasal

One food that you should not miss to try during your visit to Bacolod City is the chicken barbecue or also called as the chicken inasal. Based on a report, you can try this sumptuous food in the place dubbed as Manokan wherein there are lots of eateries selling chicken inasal. They are found near the SM Mall.

Bacolod City

2. Spend a Night at Palmas del Mar Resort

One of the wonderful resorts in Bacolod is the Palmas del Mar Resort. This haven offers a relaxing stay to the guests and vacationers. Based on a report, it has several swimming pools where you can enjoy a refreshing dip and it also has comfortable suites and rooms.

Bacolod City

3. Visit Bacolod’s First Resort – the Sta. Fe Resort

The very first resort in Bacolod is the Sta. Fe Resort based on a report. During your visit to the city, this is another place that you shouldn’t miss to get to. It also has several pools and it even has an Olympic Pool.

Bacolod City

4. Visit the 19th Century Church San Sebastian Cathedral

This 19th Century Catholic Church is named after Saint Sebastian who is a saint known in the Philippines. The church is Baroque architecture in style. It is found near the plaza of the city.

Bacolod City
Photo lifted from Filipino Homes

5. Witness the Fun Masskara Festival

One fun celebration in Bacolod City is the Masskara Festival. Based on a report, it is held every October. Usually, it is a week-long celebration full of fun and exciting activities. The Search for the Masskara Queen and the street dance parade competition are two of its highlights.

Bacolod City
Photo lifted from CiTi Grand Inn

6. Visit the Tourist Spots in the Neighboring Cities

Bacolod City is near to the Municipality of Murcia where the famous Mambukal Resort is located and the Talisay City where two of the most famous attractions in Negros can be found – the Campuestohan Highland Resort and The Ruins.

Bacolod City
Bacolod City
Bacolod City
Photo source: http://theruins.com.ph

Bacolod City which was recently hailed as the ‘Best Place to Live in the Philippines’ on the survey conducted by MoneySense magazine based on a report. Aside from being called as the City of Smiles, it is also tagged as the ‘Football City of the Philippines’.

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