Bacolod Shopping

Bacolod shopping is fun. There are many places that you can go to for your shopping needs. In fact, there are about over 17 shopping centers in Bacolod. These are scattered all over the city, so they can cater to the needs of everyone.

Lopues Malls

Some of these shopping centers include Lopues Sair Sebastian, Lopues of Northern Bacolod and Lopues Mandalagan. You will actually find Lopues malls all over Bacolod, but these are also scattered across various cities and towns of Negros Occidental. Another mall that offers a unique Bacolod shopping experience is 888 Mall. It is a Chinese mall that is located near the province’s provincial capitol. This mall is accessible via jeepney or a taxi.

Negros Showroom

When visiting Bacolod, you should visit The Negros Showroom. This store houses beautifully crafted gifted items that are made locally. They sell various products including house accessories, furniture, fabric and foodstuff. These are the actually the products of the Association of Negros Producers. Handicrafts that are made of coconut husks and bamboos are quite popular among tourists. Prices can range from $5 to $100 depending on the items that you would like to purchase.

Robinson’s Place

One of the biggest malls in Bacolod is Robinson’s Place. This came before SM City, another huge mall in Bacolod. Robinson’s Place, however, has 6 movie theaters, a video arcade and a good mix of restaurants and retail stores selling all kinds of stuff including clothes, shoes, cellphones, furniture, gift items, computers and more.

Gaisano Mall

Aside from Robinson’s Place, Bacolod shopping also offers Gaisano Mall. It is actually one of the newer malls in the city. It is also a part of a chain of malls scattered all over the country. It can be found just south of downtown Bacolod and it basically caters to people in the area. Gaisano offers a wide selection of restaurants. It is these restaurants that actually attract people to Gaisano because they are all local favorites. You will find Chicken Deli which is famous for their chicken barbecue. You will also find Bob’s and L’Sea, a famous local Chinese restaurant.

SM City

The biggest Bacolod shopping mall is SM City. This mall has everything you need. There are local and international food chains and restaurants. You will also find various retail outlets carrying all kinds of products. There are four cinemas, a grocery supermarket, pharmacies, appliance center, offices and boutiques. It also offers the usual SM’s junior anchor stores – Ace Hardware, Surplus Shop and Watson’s.

Far East Bamboo Exports

When visiting Bacolod, you should try to drop by Far East Bamboo Exports. This store is one of the unique offerings of Bacolod. The store can be found in a warehouse that is about 10 minutes away from the city proper. The warehouse functions as their workshop and office as well. They do not have show windows, however, because their products are meant for export. You can choose to purchase the products on display or you can choose to have items especially made for you. The price can be steep but the craftsmanship is worth it.

Local Markets

Bacolod shopping is not just limited to big mall shopping. You can also visit the local market for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and fishes. The prices are cheaper than those similar products that you will find in big supermarkets. While you are in search of fresh fruits, you should check out the fruit stands along Lacson St. You can’t miss it. This is where you can buy an assortment of fresh tropical fruits. These fruit stalls offer durian, rambutan, lanzones, mangosteen, papaya, guavas, bananas and others. The prices vary. If the fruits are not in season or if they arrive just before they are in season, you should expect to pay more for your purchases. Fruits that are not locally produced are slightly pricey than fruits produced in Bacolod. For most foreign tourists, however, paying one dollar for a kilo of ripe mangoes or bananas is always a bargain.

Indeed, Bacolod shopping is certainly fun. The city has certainly a lot to offer when it comes to your shopping needs.