TOUR DESTINATIONS AND WHERE TO EAT

TOUR DESTINATIONS

(AND WHERE TO EAT)

IN or NEAR BACOLOD CITY

FOR TOURISTS ITINERARY GUIDE

CENTRAL AREA

TOUR OPTIONS IN :
1. Drop by the Negros Museum to check on local art and history

Modest showcase of Negrense cultural & historical exhibits, plus art & vintage regional toys. Negros Museums do feature exhibitions from different local and guests artists at its main gallery.

2. See the Rare Visayan Spotted Deer and other endangered animals endemic to the Philippines at the  Provincial Capitol Zoo or Negros Forest Park (few minutes from Negros Museum)

This rescue and conservation center is located right beside the Capitol Lagoon on the South road. They are open Mondays to Sundays from 8am to 5pm.

3. Head on to the Provincial Capitol Lagoon (beside the Forest Park)  One of the features of the park are matching sculptures depicting a woman standing alongside a carabao (Asian Water Buffalo) and that of a man pulling another water buffalo. These sculptures are located at the northern and southern ends of the lagoon. These figures were executed by Italian sculpture Francesco Riccardo Monti who also did the sculptures of the Metropolitan Manila Theater and the University of the Philippines - Visayas Iloilo campus. There's also a giant abstract sculpture at the front gate.

WHERE TO EAT: These destinations are near Ayala Capitol Central Malls and 888, a local Chinese-themed mall. Also there are fast food chains like Mcdonald's Jollibee KFC in front of Capitol Lagoon. There are are also local restaurants like Sugba Sugba near the place. 

DOWNTOWN BACOLOD

TOUR OPTIONS:
1. Bacolod Public Plaza
At the heart of the checkered plaza is the historic bandstand landmark of Bacolod which was constructed in 1926. Around the plaza are sculptures on four fountains sculpted by Italian sculpture Francesco Riccardo Monti who also did the sculptures at the Capitol Lagoon

2. Bacolod Cathedral

.Just beside the plaza is the the San Sebastian Cathedral which is a late 19th-century Roman Catholic Church. The bells of the cathedral were brought down in 1976 at the churchyard.

WHERE TO EAT: These destinations are near SM City Bacolod, Park Inn's Arima restaurant, S&R, Manokan Country, and Jollibee Downtown. Coffeeshops near to these landmarks are Ceylon's and Bascon Cafe along Cuadra St. and Jollibee. There's also Chowking restaurant at the Plaza mart building along Araneta st.

EAST SIDE OF BACOLOD

TOUR OPTIONS:
1. Megaworld The Upper East House and the Milling Train Relic
This township, which stands in the former land of a milling company, BMMC, features a replica of old Araneta house and a relic of a train which was converted into a Mcdonald's Sundae shop. Megaworld The Upper East has a Mcdonald's with a giant Masskara motif and I LOVE BACOLOD landmark. The place has a weekend market and a daily pop up cart night market near Landers  Superstore.  

2. Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC)

.Just a few meters walk from The Upper East is the city hall of Bacolod. It features a park where blind massage therapists and street food vendors do their outdoor ventures. There's also a fancy colorful BACOLOD text landmark in front of the city hall.

3. Splash Park Bacolod  
Splash Park is  in front of BCGC and inside are swimming pools, rides and giant slides. There are also a large space for strolling and relaxing. A chicken restaurant, JT Manokan, owned by actor Joel Torre operates inside the vicinity. This park closes til 11 at night.

WHERE TO EAT: There are many restaurants near these tourist spots. If you like chicken inasal, there's the MassKara Chicken resto beside BCGC. The Villa Angela Hi-Strip buildings before Splash Park have many diners and coffeeshops. Also next to BCGC is the Marketplace where numerous restaurants offer unli-breakfast and eat-all-you-can buffet dinners. These restaurants are Hunasan, BBQuest, Grill Central and more. In front of The Upper East House is Lopue's East Department Stores which has  coffeeshops, fast foods, and food carts. Inside Lander's is a restaurant and a Dioppio cafe.  

NORTH OF BACOLOD

TOUR OPTIONS:
1. LACSON RUINS
Located in Talisay City, Lacson Ruins is accessible via the airport access road and the main highway near the North Terminal of Bacolod. One needs to check the site of Lacson Ruins of schedules as these popular tourist spot usually holds events like weddings.   

2. BACOLOD ART DISTRICT

.Tucked in the middle of Lopue's Mandalagan, Art District is home to tattoo shops, local art galleries like The Orange Gallery, restaurants and bars. Around the vicinity are creative wall murals and art installations made by local artists.

WHERE TO EAT: There are many restaurants near these tourist spots. If you want to eat cake and drink coffee, there's Miren Cafe and Cakes at the Art District. Beside the Lacson Ruins is the rural-themed Tractors Cafe. At the Megaworld Forbes Hill at the Airport Road is a McDonald's branch. There's are Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese Restaurants at the North area of Bacolod. Do check out our Youtube Channel for these restos.