Negros splits into two provinces and two personalities — the sugar-heritage city of Bacolod in the west, and the laid-back university town of Dumaguete in the east, a long-time expat and retiree favorite.
Off Dumaguete lies Apo Island, one of the country’s best spots for diving and swimming with turtles. Inland, the mountains around Canlaon offer cool air and waterfalls, while Bacolod is famous for its food and the colorful MassKara Festival.
Affordable, welcoming, and well-connected, Negros — especially Dumaguete — is one of the easiest places to settle into expat life.
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