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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
Take a quick beach trip to
Lakawon, about an hour away from
Bacolod off the coast of Cadiz Viejo. Get a
taste of the haciendero high life at Balay
Negrense in Silay City. Visit the Negros
Museum in the city’s historic, neocolonial
Capitol building for a dose of culture.
SLEEP
Northland Resort Hotel has a
huge pool, and yummy halo-halo and
palabok.
EAT
Don’t miss the old-school spaghetti,
unique
pancit efuven
(
stir-fried noodles
with liver and vegetables) Pendy’s.
SHOP
You must stop by the House of
Negros Showroom, which showcases the
very best of Negrense craftsmanship.
MUST-TRY
Get fresh seafood cooked
any way you like at the Old Pala-Pala
market.
Katrina
Atienza
writer,
communications
consultant
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
You can try mountain biking,
horseback riding and wall climbing. At
the end of the day, have a massage
at a spa or on the beachfront. Save on
drinks with happy-hour specials at Epic
Boracay. You can also watch fire dancers
at Bamboo Lounge.
SLEEP
Bans Beach Resort offers the most
affordable beachfront accommodations.
EAT
Mediterranean favorites are on
offer at Aria Cucina Italiana, where the
bestsellers are Aria pizza and focaccia.
SHOP
Necklaces made of pearls and
puka shells are sure to complement your
beach get-up.
INSIDER TIP
Save on transport fares.
Ride a multi-cab instead of a tricycle if
you are a group of four or more.
Pao Soliven
licensing and event
sales officer, ABS-
CBN
PHILIPPINES
CATICLAN(BORACAY)
