Overview
Negros Occidental is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Bacolod.
Description
It occupies the northwestern half of the large island of Negros, and borders Negros Oriental, which comprises the southeastern half. With its rugged mountain interior, unspoiled beaches, underwater coral gardens and urban grooves, Negros has the most to offer in western Visayas after Boracay. This is particularly true of its southern coast, stretching from Danjugan Island around the tip to Bais, where diving is big business. Here the natural base is Dumaguete, a funky college town and expat hang-out. In the north, Bacolod has culinary treats, nearby Silay is a living museum of historic homes, and the cool mountain resorts of Mt Kanlaon are a refreshing alternative to the beach.
Visayas Negros Occidental
Philippines
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