Bacolod

This church is notable for its European-inspired architecture, high ceilings, and tall spire, which give it a Gothic Revival look. It also has side chapels dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

This chapel, designed by Archbishop Norman Campus, is notable for its extensive shellwork. It features Leticia Sia Ledesma’s Barangay Sang Birhen ("Village of the Virgin"), a mosaic made from 95,000 shells, as well as other shell-made images of saints, Stations of the Cross, and altar pieces created from a further 30,000 shells.

Marks the site where Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass for thousands of Bacolodnons.

A university museum with exhibits ranging from indigenous woven textiles, plantation-era furniture, religious vestments, santos, and other devotional objects to rotating works by local and international artists on social, cultural, religious, and political themes.

Housed in the former Provincial Government building, The Negros Museum traces the history of Negros Occidental from its beginnings through the colonial era, the rise of the sugar industry, the revolution, and the province’s cultural development. It also features material on past governors and murals by Negrense artists, and serves as a venue for exhibitions by Filipino artists.

A city block with art galleries, restaurants, and cafés. The galleries showcase the work of local artists.

This private display is the result of many years of collecting figurines and related items. Its miniature Christmas village features intricate hand-painted details, including cliffs, lakes, and mountains, all made by the owner. Photography is not allowed, but souvenir photos and postcards are available.

A movement of concerned citizens to conserve the forests of Negros Island as well as animals that are under threat of extinction. Visit the foundation and see their rare warty pigs, leopard cats, spotted dear, bleeding heart pigeon and many more animals, most of which are endangered. Help the foundation by adopting an animal or tree, or by becoming an NFEFI volunteer.

A possible day trip, this is a nature park surrounding the Kanlaon Volcano. Many waterfalls and a spectacular area for birdwatching, featuring species such as the bleeding-heart pigeon and the endangered Negros fruit dove.

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) celebrated by the Filipino-Chinese community in Bacolod. This is held in the Provincial Lagoon. Bacolaodiat is derived from the words "Bacolod" and "Laodiat"; a Hokkien word meaning "Celebration".
Rows of stalls serving Chinese cuisine form "chopsticks alley". Live bands play, there are displays of Chinese culture, and a cookfest is also held.

This religious event is held either in March or April is considered as one of the most important events in Christianity. Witness Cenaculo/Senakulo reenactments of the Passion of Christ, Du-aw — a Hiligaynon tradition of veneration of Christ's Crucifix and his Dead Body and Visita Iglesia — a Catholic tradition of visiting 7 churches and praying at each church.

Held annually in either March or April in Bacolod, is considered as the "mother of festivals" in the province of Negros Occidental. It represents the festive nature of the Negrense, commences with a mass, which is then followed by banners and displays of every town and city in Negros Occidental, and showcases of provincial products, from food to handicrafts. Firework displays at night also are held during the festival.

A big annual Mardi Gras-like parade event celebrated every 3rd week of October. Each of the city's barangays (districts) joins the fierce competition for the best-costumed groups, best in choreography, and many others. Lots of food and handicraft stalls, street dancing and an Oktoberfest-like event at the Bacolod Plaza area making the city for a span of a week, a city that never sleeps! "Masskara" means "Mask" in Hiligaynon and Tagalog. The use of colorful masks with large smiles represent the nickname for the city, "City of Smiles", the masks are usually the icons for the festival and sometimes of Bacolod itself.

This golf club has 18-holes, with a panoramic view of the Mount Mapara and Patag.

A Mahayana Buddhist temple. If you haven't seen Tai chi before, this is your chance.

This water park features Negros Occidental’s first and largest water slide. It has a main pool, a kiddie pool, a jacuzzi, two large slides, and a pirate-ship replica for children to explore. Function rooms, locker rooms, huts, and air-conditioned rooms are also available for rent.

Located just outside of Bacolod, the Buro-Buro and Bocal-Bocal springs are popular for their cool spring water despite the name Bocal-Bocal, which suggests boiling. The site has both an artificial swimming pool and a natural pool, as well as small waterfalls near the main pool where visitors can sit under the falling water. Huts are available for rent, and the area is popular for family outings, barbecues, and reunions.

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