Experience a happy blending of cosmopolitan and rustic lifestyle in Negros Occidental, the sugar capital of the country.  Celebrate nature's blessings: waterfalls, caves, mountains, rivers, springs and valleys.  Go hiking and camping, fishing and angling, scubadiving and snorkeling, mountain biking and sky diving with guidance from reliable locals.  Travel centuries back in time visiting stately mansions in Silay City, one of the top 25 destinations of the Philippines.  Or go on Iron Dinosaurs (steam locomotives) or other special interest tours.  

Bacolod City, provincial capital, observes its charter celebration in October with Masskara Festival (festival of smiling masks).  The event showcases the Negrenses' (people of the province) happy disposition.  

Other colorful and exciting local events are Cadiz Ati-Atihan (January), Sinulog (Ilog and Kabangkalan, January), Pasalamat Festival (La Carlota City, May), Kali-Kalihan Festival (Don Salvador Benedicto, November) and Pinta Flores Festival (San Carlos City, November).  

There are varied accommodation and dining facilities from luxurious to simply modest.  Rates are reasonable.  Whatever you go for, Negros Occidental has it.