Provincial Capitol Park & Lagoon
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental · about 8 km from 3ACs Apartment, Talisay City
HeritageNature
Neoclassical Capitol, a long lagoon and the famous carabao statues.
About
Bacolod's green heart. Joggers, families and couples gather around the lagoon in front of the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol. Look for the carabao-and-woman statues at each end and the koi and tilapia that come up for feeding.
History
The Capitol was completed in the 1930s in neoclassical style during the sugar boom. The park became a favourite promenade and the setting of many provincial celebrations, including Negros Day every November 5.
Why visit
Free, beautiful at sunrise and sunset, and next to the Negros Museum.
How to get there
Bacolod city center, Lacson Street — 25–35 min from Talisay.
- Jeepney 'Bata'/'Libertad' routes
- Grab / taxi
Prices (estimates)
- EntranceFree
Hours / best time: Open daily
Nearby places
- Negros Museum — The story of Negros, sugar and the 1898 revolution in one building beside the Capitol.
- Negros Forest Park — City wildlife center for endangered Negros animals, beside the Capitol Lagoon.
- Calea Pastries & Coffee — Bacolod's legendary cake shop — chocolate-cream cheese, white chocolate cheesecake and more.
- 21 Restaurant — Classic Bacolod batchoy, kansi and Negrense comfort food.
- San Sebastian Cathedral & Bacolod Public Plaza — Coral-stone cathedral and the plaza where MassKara began.