By: Rica Mae A. Carrillo
Have you visited the City of Bacolod? Know the story behind and explore more of the hidden beauty of neighboring town in Bacolod City.
Bacolod is the MassKara Festival it’s defines Bacolod every October. But there’s so much more to the “City of Smiles” than just the colorful festival. There are a ton of things to do and places to visit for the rest of the 11 months of the year. Visiting this city on a month not starting in “O” isn’t a loss.
5. Lakawon Island
Fine white sand, clear blue waters, the biggest floating bar in Asia — these make up a perfect vacation and all these are found in Lakawon Island. The 16-hectare banana-shaped island has everything the family will enjoy. Water sports activities are plenty in this patch of paradise, while those looking to party can enjoy the biggest floating bar in the continent. It’s a trip for the whole family!
4. Capitol Park and Lagoon
There’s nothing like a calming stroll along the park after a stressful day at work or at school, and at Capitol Park and Lagoon you get that plus more. Located at the heart of Bacolod City, the complex offers a place for the community to unwind with a jogging trail, an open recreational area, and a man-made lagoon. The Capitol Park complex is also where the Capitol Hall, the provincial library, the Negros Museum, and a few more government buildings are located.
3. Mambukal Mountain Resort
If you like enjoying nature, you should drop by Mambukal Mountain Resort. The site offers a range of adventures waiting to be explored. You can enjoy their butterfly sanctuary and bat watching areas, or go on their famous seven-waterfall trek course. They also have wall climbing facility, a lagoon, a zipline, and swimming pools among others.
2. Campuestohan Highlands Resort
If you only had one site to visit in Bacolod, Campuestohan Highlands Resort should be on your shortlist. The resort offers a variety of amenities and activities you, your family, and your friends will enjoy. Kids can enjoy the swimming pools, playground, and heroes hall. Those who are looking for an adventure can try the zipline, sky bicycle, hanging hamster wheel, or the wave pool. Seniors can relax at the spa or coffee shop. There are enough activities to keep you busy for days at Campuestohan Highlands Resort.
1. Ruins
The Ruins is always the first in the list of places to visit in Bacolod. It has a glorious and colorful past that can still be seen up to the present. It also visited because of the story behind the mysterious structure. I visited this place when I was still in Bacolod and if you don’t have any interest in this kind of place , The Ruins will never get your attention no matter how beautiful it is.
The Ruins is one of the most photographed Bacolod tourist spots and for a good reason. This architectural masterpiece is a sight to behold. While the mansion may have been stripped down of its walls after being destroyed by World War II, there’s enough structural frame left as a testament to its former beauty.
What makes it even more enthralling is the story behind it. Known as the “Taj Mahal of Negros”, the mansion was built by Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson in memory of his lost love, Maria Braga. Today, what survives of the structure has been turned into a high-class Ilonggo-Spanish restaurant.
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Credits to: https://explore.traveloka.com/bacolod/tourist-spots
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