Explore Bacolod

Bacolod, known as the “City of Smiles,” is one of the friendliest and most vibrant urban centers in the Central Philippines. Famed for its warm hospitality, historic mansions, and lively festivals, Bacolod offers a charming blend of old-world elegance and modern convenience.

The city is perhaps best known for the MassKara Festival, held every October. Streets come alive with dancers in colorful masks, live music, and joyful parades—a celebration of resilience and community spirit. At other times of year, visitors can explore landmarks such as The Ruins, a romantic shell of a colonial-era mansion that glows at sunset, or take walks along the well-kept Capitol Lagoon Park.

Bacolod is also a gateway to sugar country. Surrounding fields and haciendas tell the story of the region’s agricultural wealth, while the city’s cuisine reflects its bountiful harvest. Local specialties like chicken inasal, piaya, and napoleones are a treat for food lovers.

With clean streets, friendly people, and a slower pace than bigger cities, Bacolod invites travelers to unwind, explore, and smile along with the locals.