WELCOME TO BACOLOD CITY

Bacolod City is the largest and capital city in the province of Negros Occidental, having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007. It is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. Bacolod City is notable for its world famous MassKara Festival held during October. Known for being a relatively friendly city, it bears the nickname "City of Smiles" and the "Football City of the Philippines". Bacolod City recently ranked no. 1 in a survey by MoneySense Magazine as the "Best Place to live in the Philippines".

Bacolod City was also known as cleanest and greenest and the most livable city in the Philippines. Bacolod City serves as the entrance of the sugar rich cities and towns of the province. The city is will charm you with warmth and hospitality of her people in harmony with their lilting melodious accent. The Bacoleños will delight you with food and cuisine that is as vigorous yet as subtle as the legendary Ilonggo gentility and taste for the good life.