Bacolod: 10 things to do when visiting the City of Smiles

Bacolod is a great place to visit for a quick DND and R&R from the big bad city. Delicious food, check! Loads to do, check! A slower and more leisurely pace of life, check! 

If it’s your first time, we highly recommend hiring the services of a professional tour guide. This place is rich in culture and colorful stories (bordering juicy and scandalous), so it’s best to go around with the help of a DOT-certified guide.

Besides, they know the best spots to take photos, taking care of all your Instagram needs.

You can go look for the tourism desk at the airport to get in touch with a tour guide.

Another tip: We recommend taking an early morning flight — think 8am. This will give you ample time to have lunch before checking into your hotel, or maybe even visit Silay, which is between the city and the airport. 

So, let’s start the tour around The City of Smiles!

— LA, GMA News

AirAsia now flies to Bacolod City three times a day! Special thanks to Mr. Raymond Alunan, Tourism Operation Officer of the Province of Negros Occidental.