Bacolod City Travel Forum

Hello everyone,
I was hoping somebody could help me. My friend and I am going to Bacolod for the first time next month. Our flight is manila-bacolod arriving at 6am and then Iloilo-Manila departing 8:30pm giving us 4 whole days for this trip.

I haven't yet figured out how to divide the days among Bacolod, Iloilo and
Guimaras. I am still reading infos in order to prepare my itinerary. =D

Places of interest in Bacolod/Negros that I've read so far are:

- Kapehang Sang Silay to have some breakfast - from the airport how can we go here?
- ancestral houses and Bernardino Jalandoni museum in Silay - do they have
business hours? i am afraid they won't open until 9am? what and how many
ancestral houses are open to public?
- try out the fresh lumpia/empanada from Emma Lacson for morning snack.
- Talisay Ruins - any other places to go in Talisay?
- Mambukal Resort - maybe try the slide for life or just do some picture taking
:)
- Lakawon -> i haven't read a lot yet but i've read that the sand is comparable
to boracay.
- eat at Manokan Country, Calea's, Bob's
- buy some souvenir magnets and tshirts
- for hotel, maybe go for Check Inn

how can i organize the itinerary so that i could squeeze in all these places in 1.5 days? i am planning to go to Iloilo in the afternoon of Day2.

Another problem i have is the transportation. Do you have some guided tour in
Bacolod/Negros (like what they have in Bohol or Cebu) or is it easy to have a
DIY instead?

Hope you can help me create my itinerary. Thanks so much in advance! :)

I spent a few days in Bacolod last month (September 2009) and will be spending a lot more time there in the coming few years. I am interested in learning how to play golf well, are there any courses near Bacolod. I am also interested in learning a little Eskrima or Arnis, any good dojos around too? Thanx for the help. Be safe all.

Mark

Hi! I will be in Bacolod this week for a day coz of work... I will need to transfer to Iloilo in the afternoon and will stay there overnight.

Can anyone suggest an inn or a pension house or a hotel where I can leave my luggage while I'm there in Bacolod?

Thank you!

need to find a car rental for 3 weeks from a private party for a reasonable price hoping a seasoned traveler to bacalod can help me find this person/car
my family actually lives in talisa annietingson@hotmail.com

Hello!

I'm planning a Bacolod adventure as a birthday gift for my wife and I hope I can get helpful tips from this post. To narrow it down, me and my wife's into beaches and food trip whenever we go out of town. Historical places will be appreciated but we prefer to pig out on authentic chicken inasal and other Bacolod delicacies.

Thanks in advance!

Hello bago ako dito sa bacolod and i want to know where i can buy second had laptop i want to buy one for my self, pls email me at martinmayleen@yahoo.com or text me sa 09282429864
thank you in advance
Mayleen

Where can I rent a motorcycle in Bacolod? Cost? Contact information?

THanks you so much!

Marc

Hi i plan on travelling to Philippines with my 3 young children on November to December 09 staying for 6 weeks and would appreciate some info and feedbacks on a few things pls. I planned on taking my boys to Bacolod for a few days from Iloilo. Can someone please give me some feedback on accommodations and activities ie. Caribbean Water Park, Mambukal Resort, Kundutel Hotel, Canonoy Beach Resort etc. How far are these places from Bacolod Port? What's the best for of transport especially when travelling with children. My kids are 13,8 and 1 1/2 years old so safe and convenient transport would be ideal - not too expensive:)What other activities would you suggest that would be fun for my kids & I to do. Thanks in advance.

hi, i will be in bacolod march 20,2009 - march 22,2009.


1.) rent a car - price & requirements

2.) accomodations --- budget of P1,000 - P1,500 / day, city proper

3.) point of interests--- local delicacies,local street life.etc

4.) VT member meetup ! new place..new friends :)

any help will be grately appreciated ! thanks !

how much was the fare of air philippines from manila to bacolod coz i coudnt see it here hope you can hepl me thank you in advance and GOD bless

I am have been to Bacolod before but i am bringing my wife in March next year. Gusto namon Irent sang mga motorcycles malapit sa Bacolod. Can anywhere tell me where there is a place to rent, if it exists?

need help here please... i'll be in bacolod tomorrow dec 4 at 8pm and i haven't found a nice and affordable place to stay yet. is check inn a good one? or bacolod pension plaza? i'll be staying for one night only, i expect to leave the city at 2pm dec 5 for dumaguete. with less than 24hrs of stay, what can u guys recommend for things to do while im there? another thing, how long will it take from bacolod-dumaguete and how much? thanks a lot. this surely is an adventure to me to be travelling alone in places i haven't been to...

Hi Guys,

I have my plan set for Mambukal resort. I am told to take a ferry out from Toledo to San Carlos. Is there a vhire (or bus) that should take me straight to Murcia? and what is the travel time from this point of origin. Also, please help provide updated rates on a 1day overnight stay in this place would cost me.

Thanks lots!

Could anyone pls provide me with info on how to get to Bacolod from Angeles, Pampanga? What flights or airlines would you recommend? How about travel by ferry? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

hi guyz! just wanna inquire wer we could stay in bacolod..sumplace safe, clean, accessible, and affordable (place and rates will be greatly appreciated). would also like to solicit for your opinions on possible places/activities we could go/do during our stay. i will be with my workmates..we will be arriving sat morning and will be leaving mon morning..

i wud really appreciate your replies...thanx thanx! =)

Hi!

Can i reach weesam express port from bacolod airport by jeepney? or only by metered taxi? how far is the distance?

any idea how much is the oneway ticket of bacolod to iloilo?

hi everyone! ill be goin to bacolod for an exam which will be held at grand regal hotel. i wish to stay there to avoid all the hassles of travelling but unfortunately they are already fully booked for the day that im supposed to check in. can you give me suggestions on where to stay which is just near grand regal.they said the hotel is located at araneta-singcang street. help please.

thanks in advance!

Hi, I will be in Bacolod Jan 2009 for a wedding but just wondering which hotel is best to stay in terms of quality and accessibility? I got 3 choices:

1. L'FISHER HOTEL *(Reception Venue)
2. BUSINESS INN
3. PLANTA CENTRO BACOLOD HOTEL

The ceremony is at St. Jude at 5pm. Is there any better options aside from the 3 above?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Guys,

I'm planning a weekend getaway soon from the busy urban life of cebu. Since the holiday season is just on our doors by now, I'm conservative in my budget. I'm mostly interested with the historical attraction and a trip to mambukal your province can offer.

Can you recommend a reasonably-priced place to stay? And how much is a private van would cost me to go around silay, victorias, etc. for a day? Or can I still go around these nearby towns in a day by just taking a public transpo instead?

Your opinions are really sought-after. Thanks!

hi,
does anyone know the schedule for the festival this year? i know it's sometime in october.. i'm just wondering if any certain date is plotted already.. thanks!

Hi there!
I'm an American female married to a Filipino, and we are travelling back to Negros with our two small kids in Aug. My question is that I am confused . . . what immunizations do we REALLY need . . . they are SOOOO expensive for the ones that certain websites say you need! Are they really necessary? Please give me some advice!!!! I mean, the county wants to charge like, 250$ a shot for Typhoid and Denguay . . . thats 2000$ just for SHOTS!!!! Are they really necessary?!? Not that I want to be chintzy on our health, but we are not going to be out in the Jungle . . . more Hinigaran, Pontevedra, Isabella area of Negros Occidental.

PLEASE, any advice would be SERIOUSLY APPRECIATED!!!! Thanks! - Sotil

How do I get to Mambukal Resort by public transport? I'll be staying at Bacolod Pension. Another question, is the place worth visiting? any idea on the entrance fee? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there! I'm going to travel to Bacolod on a very tight budget. Can anyone please tell me how to get to/from the new airport to the city in the most inexpensive ways? I'd love to know all the other options as well. Thanks for whatever advice you can give me.

hi!

how is the weather in the city of smiles? i'm planning to stay there for a weekend . kindly recommend an itinerary for Friday afternoon until Sunday morning/lunch on a budgetÜ i think silay, victoria, museum, balay negrense, mambukal are some of the top picks.

thanks:)

I'm visiting my wife in Bacolod for the month of December and am looking at options for long term stay. Are there houses, apartments, etc. that can be rented for a month? Also if any of you have leads on some nice places to rent, I'd love the heads up!

i'd like to spend my summer vacation in bacolod. i'm a bisexual and i am looking for a cool place to stay and hot people to hang out with.. don't know much of the place and i speak a little ilonggo/hiligaynon...

anyone know the website

how much to rent a regular car for 2 weeks?

Hello, Im in Bacolod right now and might be traveling alone (if i dont find company) hopefully in 2 days time im off to places to I want see. I want to go around towns like Talisay, Silay, Victorias. These places i believe have a lot of sites/attractions. Their close proximity from Bacolod is tempting.
Can anyone tell me where can i take a ride, travel time and how much each would cost coming from Bacolod. From Bacolod to Talisay, from Bcd to Silay and frm BCD to Victorias? Other places would be also welcome if you can suggest sites worth seeing. Historical and cultural sites, since im a alone and cant do some beach hopping.
Im willing to travel also far places if there is something really to see there, as long as travel time does not take more than a day. 1-2 hr travel time is fine with me. For this trip i will be traveling on a budget and will be more of a traveler and not a touristy type so i prefer fast paced sightseeing. Take some shots and scan the place then move on to the next destination.Im hoping to pack in as many places as I can each day.Before i head back to Manila.
Hope to get tips and replies.

how far is sugarland hotel from business inn? thanks!