Location: Bacolod
Top Things to do in Bacolod
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Top 10 Things to do in Bacolod, Visayas
Bacolod /bɑːˈkɔːləd/, officially City of Bacolod (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Bacolod; Filipino: Lungsod ng Bacolod) and often referred to as Bacolod City, is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines. It is the capital of the province of Negros Occidental where it is geographically situated but governed administratively independent from it.
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1. Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation Biodiversity Conservation Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By LolaGo1 - Washington DC, United States
This attraction is located very near the Capitol Buildings, Lake and Lagoon and the Negros Museum. On display here are rare and soon to be extinct birds, snakes, pigs, etc. There are adequate signages for these exhibits. Entrance fee is 50 pesos for students and seniors, regular fee is 100 pesos.
2. Laguerta Home of the Vintage Glasses Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By spoolartist - Thimphu, Bhutan
Home to thousands of vintage glass pieces mostly from the Depression Era in the United States, the Vintage Glasses Museum in Bacolod City is a unique and eccentric shrine to anything glass collected in a span of 30 years when the owner, Tomas Claridad Casiano worked as a butler for a Hollywood movie director and eventually opening his own flower shop for Beverly Hills royalty where he procured unique glasses for his flowers. When he came home to the Philippines, he brought home 66 boxes full of his glass collection and opened the museum as his home was too small for his crystal obsession. His most prized possessions include wine glasses from Queen Victoria's court, a 1915 whisky decanter made for Ford Motors, glass decanters owned by Nancy Reagan, a Russian czar's goblet and glasses made with uranium! Can't recommend this place enough! They only open by appointment so make sure to make reservations first!
3. Butterfly Sanctuary at Mambukal Resort
4. San Sebastian Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By FrenxTravels - Negros Island, Philippines
Nice place to seek guidance and enlightenment from our beloved God. The place is quite perfect for solemn events like weddings, baptismals and other religious events. I did a lot of pictorials here since I am a photographer. Likewise an iconic and historic place for Bacolod City. This was rated by Alex the Media Guy. #FrenxiesMedia #FrenxiesTravels #Nworld #AlexMediaGuy #FrenxiesNewsWire
5. New Government Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By tynb2017 - Bacolod, Philippines
This is the New City Hall , where people go to when they need help with requirements like their Birth Certificate and also if they are looking for information about the City of Bacolod . This is where your taxes go, you can see how beautiful our Building is , a reflection of how successful the City of Bacolod has been for a long period of time under the governance of our beloved mayor Bing Leonardia .
6. Bantug Lake Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By docmia49 - Bacolod, Philippines
We have visited Bantug Lake Ranch several times already over the years. Each visit was fun, enjoyable and relaxing. Since they already had villas, we decided to stay for the night this time. Check-in/check-out process was smooth. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. The service was superb! Felt like a VIP during our stay. The villa was clean and smelled so fresh. We felt secured during the overnight stay. We enjoyed the horseback riding, boating, swimming and even just relaxing in their cabanas and villas. Food was great too! A big improvement from the last time we visited. Definitely coming back..Definitely recommending to family and friends..Definitely the first place that comes to my mind when I need a break from the hustle and bustle of city life!
7. SM City Bacolod
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By VicAlcuaz - Quezon City, Philippines
This SM is very bright. It is very clean. The hallways wider than usual. I had coffee in Starbucks, bought a ton of books in Booksale and had lunch in Maxs.
8. Capitol Lagoon Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By LolaGo1 - Washington DC, United States
I spent almost an hour here, just relaxing and enjoying the ambience. There are other attractions located here: the Capitol building, statues, Conservator for local birds and other animals, signage, and Negros Museum. Note that there are trees around it and benches for one to sit down.
9. The Negros Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By burghughes - Greendale, United States
I felt this museum was far better than the average score I see on Trip Advisor. Yes, it is small but they absolutely make the most of the space they have, which is a beautiful old building. What I thought this museum did incredibly well was provide background for the work of the artists on display. This helped me not only understand the context for the pieces, but also led to a deeper understanding of the culture of the Philippines and Bacolod/Negros Island. I found the photography display of Angela Silva’s work incredibly moving, especially “Shadow Mothers” which helps the viewer connect emotionally to the role of the Yaya in Filipino culture. I went from there to the much lighter work of Jo Anne Coruna, which is a series of drawings and writings about her garden inside the city. It is an effort to understand man’s place in the natural world and incredibly well done. When viewing allow yourself to take the time to read the small notes that she has written in many of the drawings. Again, a great connection to the local culture as cities like Bacolod grow and spread and try to find balance with the nature they are over running. I also loved the display of a Bao near the entrance. This ancient tool used to process sugar cane powered by a caribou walking in circles is almost the same tool I saw my uncles use to process molasses in rural Kentucky in the early 1970s. The only difference is theirs was powered by a mule. It helped to drive home that while there are great cultural differences from one side of the globe to another, the hard work and perseverance of the working class and farmers is incredibly similar. The staff at the museum was friendly and helpful. If you have a driver they can drop you in front and there is a small parking area where they can await your exit. However, the Museum is an easy walk from the lagoon if you happen to go for a walk in that beautiful park. The cost of admission is about $2 USD. To sum it up, I have had the opportunity to visit the Louvre, the Guggenheim, the best museums in Budapest and London...my wife was a Fine Arts major and the National Gallery in Washington DC was one of the stops on our honeymoon. No, in terms of the size and the value of the collection, this little museum in Bacolod certainly cannot be compared, but there is one thing they do even better than the great ones; they use the displayed art to connect you to their culture, to let you know more about them as a people, to tell their story. That is an amazing gift to give their visitors and one I am truly grateful for.
