The bliss of Bacolod living

Bacolod–a place known for its genuine smiles and sweet delicacies–is arguably one of the best places to live in the Philippines.

With its exceptional cuisine, vibrant celebrations and progressive economy, what’s not to like about the capital city of Negros Occidental?

For those looking to live outside Metro Manila, this city in the Visayas offers an exciting opportunity to pursue life to the fullest. Both locals and tourists easily fall in love with this place, and developers are starting to take notice.

One developer, in particular, has made it a mission to enhance Bacolod’s environment for the better, highlighting its natural charms by adding modern provisions and quality homes.

Are you ready to explore the best of Bacolod? Let us discover the different things that can bring us happiness in this so-called “City of Smiles.”

Chicken inasal, cansi and napoleones

If you’re the type who loves a good meal, you’ll always have a fabulous time here in Bacolod City.

Known for its unique dishes and sweet offerings, Bacolod is the place to go if you want a hearty meal coupled with a satisfying dessert. Its cansi beef soup and grilled inasal offerings ensure that lunch here is unforgettable.

Napoleones, a puff pastry with glazed sugar coating, is another Bacolod staple that you ought to try. This and Bacolod’s other exceptional delicacies showcase the city’s ties to sugarcane plantations.

Sugar is the primary mover of the island’s agricultural economy in the late 20th century. It helped create some of the city’s Spanish and American era- ancestral homes, such as the Gaston House and the Molo Mansion.

Bacolod also houses the Sugar Regulatory Administration office in the Visayas. Beyond satisfying one’s sweet tooth and hungry stomach, the cuisine of Bacolod reveals a rich history and unique culture that come with every bite.

Nature’s wonders after work

Besides its yummy fare, Bacolod is also famed for its beautiful destinations.

The heritage architecture of the area is an exceptional feat. The houses are worth visiting not only for their masterfully built details but also the intriguing stories of love and loss behind them.

The San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City is another architectural gem you ought not to miss. Originally built in 1825, the church features a unique coral stone facade, antique church bells, and a columbarium that hosts the remains of some of Bacolod’s wealthiest in the 20th century.

Besides historical buildings, however, Bacolod is near some of the most relaxing natural places you can visit in the Visayas.

The Campuestuhan Highland Resort in nearby Talisay, for example, allows visitors to experience the best of nature with its outdoor activities such as a zipline, hamster wheel, sky bicycle and horseback riding.

The Mambukal Resort is another destination that is Instagram-worthy, with its picturesque natural springs, mountain sceneries and majestic waterfalls. In fact, there are a total of seven waterfalls inside the resort which visitors can trek to and swim in.

Lastly, Lakawon Island is also worth a detour as it boasts of white sand and crystal blue waters. It has a massive floating bar flanked by water sport activities on its most popular days.

Bacolod as a new homesite

Given its lovely food and natural features, Bacolod is one of the top alternative places to live in beyond Metro Manila. With its rising popularity among business process outsourcing (BPO) companies and IT providers, it is also a place that offers work opportunities in the modern era.

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Perhaps the only thing that is lacking in this beautiful city is a modern home that matches the evolving spirit of Bacolodnons.

Thankfully, one developer has made it a mission to highlight the best of modern Bacolod in built form.

Rockwell Land has elevated the natural landscape of Bacolod with Rockwell Center Bacolod, a 32-ha mixed use development that features world-class provisions.

Offering both residential and commercial lots, Rockwell Bacolod brings the elegant lifestyle and premium quality to the Land of Smiles. The project features well-designed spaces that are strategically located near Bacolod’s key establishments such as hospitals, schools and malls. The development itself also offers commercial provisions that make getting essentials a breeze.

Amazing destination

To sum up, Bacolod is one of the country’s most amazing places because of its delicious cuisine, exceptional destinations and exciting opportunities.

Coupled with an able developer such as Rockwell Land, the Negros capital is poised to become the ideal place to call home. There’s more reason to find joy in the City of Smiles today.