Negros Island is a nature lover’s paradise and Negros Island Practical Information is very helpful for all those people who are planning to visit this paradise. Negros is an island of the Philippines, located in the central Visayas region. Negros Island is divided by a mountain range into 2 provinces, Negros oriental and Negros occidental. This is a very beautiful island to relax and enjoy the nature. The 4- and 5-star hotels with all kind of luxury offer their facilities at comparatively lower prices. Different price category hotels are available and you can select the hotel according to your budget.  

Population and Language  

The population of Negros Island is 3,700,000 as per the Census 2000. The density of Negros is 283/square km. Cebuano and some other local languages are spoken here but most people speak English also, so communicating is generally not a problem.  

Culture and Currency  

The people of Negros are very helpful and friendly. They celebrate some annual festivals for specific reasons, seasons and historic occasions. The Buglasan Festival is known as festival of festivals. Agriculture and fishing are the main source of income for the people of Negros. Pesos are the currency of Negros Island however US dollars are also accepted widely.  

Places to Visit  

There are lots of beautiful places to visit. Water sport activities are the main attraction of this island. Kavasan Falls are 2 beautiful waterfalls where you can swim and relax. Mactan Island is famous for its beautiful beaches. Olango Island is a paradise for bird lovers. One who wants to have some adventure Malapascua Island is only for them. Malapascua Island is the place where you can watch sharks. There are lots of beautiful churches which have historical value. Tourists must visit the fisher villages to experience the true Negros. You can get around by taxi which is cheap and efficient.  

Visa  

You need not to have visa to visit Negros Island. Visitors from most countries are allowed to stay here for up to 21 days without a visa. 

Safety Tips   Tourists should not show off to much luxury in front of poor people. There are some areas which should be avoided to visit at night especially when you are alone, for example Carbon Market area, which is avoided by most of the tourists.  Pickpocketing and robbery are also major problems for tourists in market areas. So it is advised to be cautious and vigilant to avoid such problems and to have a safe visit.