Cheap Thrills in Bacolod: Lagoon and San Sebastian Church

Just a minute ride from my pension house inBacolod is a popular tourist attraction called the Lagoon. There it holds a huge pool with tilapia fishes and a famous landmark, the 2 carabaos and their another colonial inspired Provincial Capitol Building. What a lovely day it was, bright morning sunshine around the city of Smiles. 

THE LAGOON, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL BUILDING

Since this is like the heart of Bacolod, most jeeps pass here and you can connect to other great destinations in Bacolod. If you are hungry, McDonalds, Jollibee, Chowking are just across the street and a one ride away to fine dining in Bacolod and number of coffee shops. 

The park is open to the public and is closes at night, Im not sure though what particular time they close. 

SAN SEBASTIAN CHURCH

A 3 minute ride from the Lagoon is another amazing destination, the San Sebastian Church. To get here, ride a jeep bound for Bata/Libertad route although there are lots of jeep that goes there too from the Lagoon. Ask the driver to drop you to the church. Short jeepney trips arounf the city is P7. 

A piece of miracle happened to me after visiting and sharing my coins to the beggars outside the church. It taught me the importance of sharing and receiving more from God. You know, my P20 coins I gave to the poor became P1400. After leaving Bacolod, for a countryside tour, I recieved a text from my colleagues that my affiliation fee of P1400 is now posted. I was so happy I received this text. I really need money to continue my trips and it was a perfect timing since my fund is almost empty. Perhaps, this was a blessing from sharing something to the poor despite your own financial woes. 

PUBLIC PLAZA

Across the church is Bacolod Public Plaza, not much to see here but an interesting view here is round open building, dont know really what it is. Haha. 

BACOLOD INVADED BY GIANT CHICKENS

Bacolod is invaded by giant chickens, it more than 10 feet in size and is capable of ripping you out to pieces. This might be the end of our civilization. 

Just kidding, the pictures above are from the recently concluded  1st Inasal Festival held in the city. Bacolod is also known for its cuisines especially the famous inasal, it all started here in the chicken country. There are lots of inasal versions today in every town or cities but dont leave Bacolod without tasting their original recipe only at Manokan Country, Bacolod. 

Trip costs summary:

Pension – Lagoon: P15

Lagoon – San Sebastian : P7

Meals – P66

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Total: P88

Travel time: 2 hours 

I really enjoyed Bacolod, hope you do also as much as I do.