Bacolod Travel Guide

Bacolod City is a carnival of pristine beaches, raucous urban settlements, and lip-smacking cuisine. A popular destination among local and foreign tourists, this thriving metropolis has earned several justified accolades such as the "City of Smiles" (for its friendly natives) and the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines" (for being one of the country's prime sugar exporters). Like most of the country's 7,107 islands, Bacolod is known for its palm-fringed shores and cobalt-blue waters. During peak season (March to May), the beaches are lined with umbrellas under which satisfied tourists recline as the beach is burnishes by sultry tropical weather. A well-loved choice especially among newlyweds is the Isla Puti (White Island), a small, somewhat isolated isle a few miles off Bacolod. One...

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