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Travelers arrive in
Negros via the Bacolod-Silay airport in
Silay City. It’s about 15km north-east of
Bacolod City, or about a 30-minute drive
if there are no traffic jams. There are also
plenty of tricycles.
SEE &DO
A day trip to Silay, the
gateway to Bacolod is best for a dose of
culture. Have lunch at various restaurants
in Balaring Mangrove Reserve, the city’s
newest attraction, for a seafood treat.
Party all night at Club Sibeeria or have
some drinks at Metrodome along Araneta
Street while listening to live music.
SLEEP
Planta Centro Hotel is just a
five-minute drive to the downtown area of
Bacolod.
MUST-TRY
Hiking to scenic Tinagong
Dagat from Campuestohan, Talisay City
or Patag, Silay City.
INSIDER TIP
Travel cheaply from the
airport by tricycle to downtown Silay, then
by jeep to Bacolod City North Terminal.
EAT
Head to La Salle and Montelibano
Avenues for the new places to eat.
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There are taxis to
help you get around the city, as well
as jeepneys and pedicabs (which are
powered by a bicycle). Once in town, you
can also rent a motorbike — a fun way to
get to where you need to go.
SEE &DO
Dumaguete is a perfect mix
of recreation and relaxation. For the
former, go north and explore Twin Lakes,
Sand Bar and Mabinay Caves. To relax,
go south and visit Antulang Resort and
Dauin. Hayahay, Labeled and Tiki bars
are among the best chill-out hubs all
located along Escano Street.
SLEEP
La Residencia al Mar along Rizal
Boulevard is best for a laid-back, homey
stay.
EAT
Try the treats and chill out with
friends at the Sans Rival Bistro, KRI or
Gabby’s Bistro.
MUST-TRY
Tour the century-old
buildings of Silliman, eat
puto
at Putohan
(
Public Market) and shop downtown!
INSIDER TIP
Save on transportation and
walk from one site to another.
Mark Will
Mayo-
Magallanes
freelancewriter,
blogger
Joel Sanico
Aba
bpo trainer,
blogger
PHILIPPINES
DUMAGUETE
PHILIPPINES
BACOLOD
LESTER LEDESMA
The OdlomanCave inMabinay is the second-
longest cave system in the country.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
