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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
Check out the Negros
Showroom along Lacson Street. It’s
a one-stop shop for local handicrafts
and souvenir items. You can even buy
furniture there. Also, a notable attraction
in Bacolod is The Ruins in Talisay, which
is just a 20-minute drive from the city
proper.
SLEEP
The O Hotel at 52 San Sebastian
Street offers good value for your money.
EAT
Taste the famous chicken inasal.
Pig out on this specialty at the Bacolod
Chicken House.
SHOP
Don’t forget to buy local delicacies
at El Ideal, which is one of the oldest
bakeries in Silay.
MUST-TRY
Indulge in the delicious
desserts at Calea, across L’Fisher Hotel.
Barbara
Torres
financial advisor
PHILIPPINES
BACOLOD
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
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Take a short tricycle
ride to the Caticlan Jetty Port. From
there, board a
bangka
that will transport
you to Boracay Island. The main mode
of transportation is the tricycle, and it is
cheap and plentiful.
SEE &DO
Stroll along Boracay’s stretch
of white-sand beach and witness the
famed sunset. Don’t forget to bring your
camera! Schedule an island-hopping
daytrip to experience more of this world-
class destination. You can also just eat
and drink your heart out at one of the
many restaurants.
SLEEP
The Blue Lilly Villa along Station
1
in Boracay Island is not too far from the
action.
EAT
Jonah’s offers big portions for those
who want a power breakfast. Lunch or
dinner is best taken at D’Talipapa.
SHOP
Buy customized keychains for
pasalubong. It’s not expensive and is
easy to carry back home.
INSIDER TIP
Haggle, haggle, haggle for
water sports activities.
Rosan
Lopez
hr administrator
PHILIPPINES
CATICLAN(BORACAY)
LESTER EDESMA
