Negros Occidental
Ma-ao Negros Occidental
Ma-ao is surrounded by lush forest on its hillsides which has mountain resorts. Visitors can stay over the Buenos Aires Mountain resort and enjoy the view. The guests can take a dip at the Kipot Twin Falls. Ma-ao Negros Tourist Spots Buenos Aires Mountain Resort – This mountain resort was built in the 1930′s. [...]
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Guintubdan – Negros Occidental
Guintubdan is located in La Carlota City in Negros Occidental. The mountainous area has lots of natural attraction that would appeal to a lot of trekkers. Guintubdan Tourist Spots Guintuban has major attraction such as seven waterfalls and rocky springs. Guintubdan’s Visitor Center – This building made of stone has basic amenities such as cold-water [...]
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Mount Kanlaon National Park
Mount Kanlaon is blanketed with dense forest, the mountain is considered as inactive volcano. The park is at least 25,000 hectares and the lush forest is home to diverse wildlife including bleeding-heart pigeon, the rare Philippine spotted deer and species of orchid. Hiking to Mount Kanlaon Anyone is free to explore the foothills of the [...]
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La Carlota City – Negros Occidental
La Carlota City is famous for its fiestas and natural attractions. If you’re planning to hike in Mt. Kanloan, then this is the best place as starting point. La Carlota Festivals The annual Kabankalan Sinulog is a street party that’s held every second Sunday of January. Like Dinagyang, the dancers will paint themselves black to [...]
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Bacolod History
Bacolod City got its name from Hiligaynon word “bakolod” since the area was stony and hilly. In 1787 however, the muslim raids forced the Bacolod settlement transferred to the shoreline. The previous site of Bacolod was Da-an Banwa which translates as “old town”. Spanish Occupation Governor Manuel Valdevieso Morquecho made Bacolod as the capital of [...]
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Masskara Festival – Bacolod Festival
The “Masskara Festival” or “Mask Festival” is the popular tourism event in Bacolod. Held every 3rd week of October. The word “masskara” was coined by late artist Ely Santiago by combining the word mass (many) and cara (spanish word for face). The festival highlights is the Masskara street dance competition where competing groups dons colorful [...]
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