WELCOME TO NEGROS ISLAND!

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Negros Occidental is rich in structures and buildings that are remnants of a once affluent lifestyle. The Palacio Episcopal (1930), San

Sebastian Cathedral (1876) and the Capitol Building (1931), are popular Bacolod landmarks. Silay City has fine examples of sugar

barons’ palatial homes, two of which have been converted into the Balay Negrense and the Bernardo Jalandoni Museums. In other

towns, steam locomotives that used to cart sugarcane from the fields to refineries attract steam engine enthusiasts from all over the

world. There are also impressive churches all over the province, both built recently and during the Spanish era.

Negros Island was originally called “Buglas”, an old native word that is thought to mean “cut-off.”

Bacolod is the gateway to the province of Negros Occidental, often referred to as the land of genteel people and large sugar plantations.

Authentic 1912 steam locomotives and well-preserved ancestral homes serves as reminders of the sugar barons and rich Spanish families in the past.

Negros Occidental’s wealth has always been in its land, its charm in its people, its pride in its cuisine.

The land is where the wealth of the province originated and continues to emulate. The once lucrative sugar industry has started to give

way to other profitable industries like prawn culture, cutflower and handicraft for export. Negros Occidental is blessed with one

beautiful natural scenery, explored waterfalls and mountains, white sand beaches and crystal springs.

Its people with their endearing lilting accent are known for their easygoing, old world charm and gracious hospitality. They have

natural knack for entertaining which is best experienced during MassKara, a mardi gras festival in October when there is merrymaking

in the streets and parties at private homes in its capital, Bacolod. The people are also famous for their unrivalled good taste which is

evident in the exquisite arts and crafts that they produced for the local and export markets.

Negros Occidental’s cuisine is legendary. Its mouthwatering dishes rank among the best that the islands have to offer. It is particularly

popular for sugar-based food items and delicacies. From upscale restaurants to wayside eateries, one can sample the heavenly

concoctions this land is famous for.

BEACH RESORTS

Sugar Beach formerly called Langub Beach is a long stretch of sugary light brown sand with pristine blue waters. There are high quality standard resorts in this fine stretch of sand. They are the Taka Tuka Beach and Diving Resort, Bermuda Beach Resort, Driftwood Village Resort, Sulu Sunset Resort and Langub Beach Resort.  Sugar Beach is a 20-minute boat ride from the town proper.

Sipaway Island is geographically known as Refugio Island. A favorite rendezvous of local and foreign guests. It has beautiful century-old Balete tree, white sand beach resorts and natural reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving. Travel time is only 15 minutes from the pier by local outrigger.

Whispering Palm Island Resort in Sipaway is a white sand beach resort and a 15-minute boat ride from the city proper. It has air conditioned cottages, cocktail bar, multi-purpose hall, restaurant, gym, seafood grill house, mini-zoo, swimming pool, tropical garden and children’s playground.

Punta Ballo Beach is found on the other side of the Sugar Beach. This place boasts of first class diving resorts like Artistic Diving and Beach Resort and Easy Diving Resort. Nataasan Beach Front is also found in this side. This area is blessed with white sand and cool blue waters

Danjugan Island is the largest of the Bulata Islands in Cauayan whose white sand beaches and underwater world rich in marine life makes it a favorite destination of foreign diving enthusiasts and conservationists, particularly coming from the United Kingdom, among them the Coral Cay Conservation volunteers.

Carbin Reef is a marine sanctuary with its huge, tongue-shaped, creamy white sandbar and its clear water offers the freshest option for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, picnic, boating or just frolicking in the sand.

Campomanes Bay is a favorite dive site for safari divers with its beautiful coral gardens and sunken warships. It has an enticing pristine waters and white sand beach.

Lakawon Island Resort is a white sand island paradise amid clear blue waters. The resort has a magnificent view of the sunset.  It is a peaceful haven that offers diving, surfing and jet skiing.