Bacolod Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Very laid back town, safe and friendly. 


Con

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 If you would want to go here...for the MASSKARA....try to coordinate your accommodation, tickets, etc., early........ 


In a nutshell

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 Must witness it's annual Maskara Festival during October. 

 

Explore Bacolod

Things to Do  

Lacson Street

Lacson Street, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  Lacson Street has it all! There are many places where to eat and hang out along Lacson Street. Japanese, Italian, Filipino, etc. restaurants are everywhere! Also, coffee shops are commonly seen around this area. One of the places we’ve been to is Sorrento. Sorrento is a... 

Another fine market.

Another fine market., Bacolod

 planxty Says:  Readers of my pages, particularly my Asian pages, are probably heartily sick of me writing tips about markets, markets and more markets. Well, here is another one and I make no apology for it. I rarely buy anything, not usually having the wherewithal to cook but I adore... 

Hotels  

O Hotel

 98 Opinions

Palmas del Mar

 1 Review and 78 Opinions  I was looking for someplace different to stay in Bacolod -- I have had my round of the hotels in the... 

Restaurants  

Bar 21: A must try for Batchoy lovers

Bar 21: A must try for Batchoy lovers, Bacolod

 jopetsy Says:  We were told to try their Batchoy and it never failed us. We were suppose to try this at their main branch along Lacson Drive but upon arriving during dinner time, they were not serving it anymore. We had to transfer to their other branch located at the Go Hotels of the Cebu... 

Aboy's Restaurant: Should not be missed

Aboy's Restaurant: Should not be missed, Bacolod

 jopetsy Says:  I must say that this is the best restaurant in Bacolod. A must try would be the Squid fats which is cooked as black adobo, the steamed oyster mushrooms is also a must try. The inasal Scallops are also great for appetizer. The restaurant is a bit far, roughly 20-30 minute... 

Aboy's Restaurant: Don't miss the hanging colorful masks!

Aboy's Restaurant: Don't miss the hanging colorful masks!, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  We had our first lunch in Aboy's. I can definitely say that this restaurant gave me an awesome impression on my first visit! The restaurant is like a big house! I love the hanging colorful masks, I really find it very attractive! The ambience, food and the service were... 

Pendy's Restaurant: Get a taste of Bacolod's finest!

Pendy's Restaurant: Get a taste of Bacolod's finest!, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  Pendy's restaurant is the most elegant resto I've ever seen in a province like in Bacolod. When we entered the place, it was like.. the time turned back in the Spanish times, I felt I was in one of the restaurants in Intramuros, Manila. I don't know anything about Pendy's... 

Bacolod Chicken House: Don't go back home without the chicken!

Bacolod Chicken House: Don't go back home without the chicken!, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  If there’s one thing that you mustn’t miss while in Bacolod, that is to eat in Bacolod Chicken House! They say that this is the only proof that you’ve been in Bacolod! This is the home of the famous and original chicken inasal. There are 2 branches of Bacolod Chicken House,... 

Palmas Del Mar Resort: Don't miss the hanging fried chicken!

Palmas Del Mar Resort: Don't miss the hanging fried chicken!, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  We had our dinner in Palmas del Mar Resort which is actually a 5-acre resort situated at the edge of the sea. What’s great about this is that though you don't stay in their resort, anybody can eat at their restaurant while watching the sunset. This resort is a bit far from... 

Hyksos Tulahan, Bacolod.: What a wonderful meal, outstanding seafood.

Hyksos Tulahan, Bacolod.: What a wonderful meal, outstanding seafood., Bacolod

 planxty Says:  I had landed in Bacolod after a long hard days travelling and despite a wash and brush up on the ferry, I probably wasn't exactly at my best. I really wasn't expecting to be whisked straight to a restaurant where I was to have one of the very best fish / seafood meals I have... 

Shakey's, Bacolod: A decent enough chain.

Shakey's, Bacolod: A decent enough chain., Bacolod

 planxty Says:  As far as I can see, Shakey's is a pretty large chain of franchises in the Philippines, they seem to be everywhere. I am not generally a fan of franchise chains but these seem to be quite good. I visited with a couple of other VT members, the first experience I had had of... 

Ting Tings.: Give this a miss.

Ting Tings.: Give this a miss., Bacolod

 planxty Says:  I suppose I should really have had a clue when I walked in here in the early evening and it was just about empty despite having about 200 covers. There appeared to be a children's party going on out the back but that was it. I normally try to go places that are full as it... 

Nightlife  

The gypsy bar: get tipsy, get gypsy!

The gypsy bar: get tipsy, get gypsy!, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  After shopping and after trying all the sunglasses in the TOP SHOP, we decided to chill for a moment and savor our last night in Bacolod. We headed to the gypsy bar, just beside the TOP SHOP. The bar is very cozy, I just feel like being at home due to the red sofa near the... 

Transportation  

Car Rental in Bacolod

Car Rental in Bacolod, Bacolod

 monina_c Says:  If you don't have a relative in Bacolod and want to do a DIY tour it is a good idea to rent a car and self-drive around Bacolod and the nearby city of Silay and the other towns in the province. This will give you the freedom to explore the historical sights and tourist... 

Passad

Passad, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  In Visayas Region, public transportations like jeepneys are called “Passad” .The only difference between the 2 is the design of the vehicle. Passad looks longer and rectangular while jeepney has curves.. well, that’s how I see it. We took Passad when we went to Lacson... 

Shuttle from airport

Shuttle from airport, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  It takes 20-30minutes to get to the city from the airport so the best way to get to the town proper is by hiring a shuttle service. There are many shuttle services parked just outside the airport and the fee is 2,000Php for 8-10pax. 

Plane going to Bacolod

Plane going to Bacolod, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  We flew from Manila to Bacolod via the Philippine Airlines and snacks are served on every flight even if it takes only about an hour to travel. If you wish to fly from any point of Luzon (Metro Manila, Makati City, etc) to Visayas (Cebu City) or Mindanao (Davao), you can... 

Shopping  

Bong-Bong's: Where to buy Pasalubong

Bong-Bong's: Where to buy Pasalubong, Bacolod

 theguardianangel Says:  Bong-Bong's has it all! the shop is big with lots and lots of goodies!the staffs are very helpful too! You can ask them to pack the stuffs in a box to have no hassle in the airport. I can't say more, just take a look at the pictures;) Souvenir tshirts 200-500Php, keychains... 

Buy the Maskara souvenirs

Buy the Maskara souvenirs, Bacolod

 paolodecastro Says:  Theres no specific shop to buy these colorful souvenirs, its everywhere you just have to look for the best ones and the cheapest ........just look around...... Your travel here will not be complete unless you buy this item.My mistake is just i bought only two Maskara...i... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Allergies Caused by Hena

Allergies Caused by Hena, Bacolod

 paolodecastro Says:  Hena is great....to look at...especially mine......i liked it...but a week after it was tattooed in my arms.....I got allergies......There were rushes all over my hands (on the area where the hena tattoo was placed....)I suggest...to everyone who would want to have a hena... 

Favorites  

TRy to Feel the Place

TRy to Feel the Place, Bacolod

 paolodecastro Says:  Well i commute everyday from home to office....don't have the luxury of a car...for now.......hahaaaaIn going to one place to another we took the public transportation......and its nice.......they still have a clean air here.........i noticed also that i didn't have a... 

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