Negros Island Region

Covering Negros and Siquijor, known for Dumaguete, diving at Apo Island and Bacolod's festivals.

The Negros Island Region was established by law in 2024 and consists of the three provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. In the west, Bacolod is known for the MassKara Festival in October and its sugar-industry history, and the nearby ruins of The Ruins mansion in Talisay are a popular sight. In the east, Dumaguete is a laid-back university town and a base for diving at Apo Island. Siquijor island is known for its waterfalls, beaches and mystical legends. The dry season runs roughly from December to May, and Bacolod–Silay and Dumaguete airports are the main gateways.

Destinations

• Dumaguete
• Siquijor
• Bacolod

Itineraries

• Central Visayas Island Hopping Slow Route – A backpacking island-hopping route heading south from Cebu, passing through Dumaguete, Apo Island, and Siquijor to Boho…
• Western Visayas Heritage, Food, and Boracay Route – Eat your way through Bacolod, Iloilo, and Guimaras while exploring heritage sites, ending at Boracay's White Beach.