Negros Occidental Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
province of the Philippines
About Negros Occidental
Prior to Hispanic rule, Negros was known asBuglasand when the Spanish arrived in 1565 they named the islandNegrosas the people who settled there before were Negritos. The first settlements were founded in Ilog and Binalbagan. Ilog then was declared as capital but then transferred to Himamaylan and finally transferred to Bacolod in 1849. By 1890 the island was divided into two:Negros OccidentalandNegros Oriental. The Spanish rule had angered the people and they started wanting freedom from the Spanish. A rebellion led by Juan Araneta and Aniceto Lacson started on November 1898 which led to the defeat of the Spanish and was called theNegros Revolution, they then formed theRepublic of Negroswhich then included the province of Negros Oriental which had their own administration. Just like the r
Top Attractions in Negros Occidental
Explore the best things to see and do in Negros Occidental:
- ★Masskara Festival
- ★Panaad sa Negros
Negros Occidental Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: