Silay City is often referred to as the “Paris of Negros” because of its artists, and the collection of preserved heritage mansions. The Department of Tourism considered the city as one of the top tourist destinations.
We have visited heritage spots in the city with friends for several times, and we love every trip. In celebration of the buwan ng wika, we joined fellow homeschoolers for a Silay Walking Tour as part of the lakbay-aral activity.
Lakbay-aral for Buwan ng Wika with Homeschool Global Bacolod Learn Group
We started at the Silay Tourism Office and the kids covered about 2 kilometers of walking and learning about the city.
Here are some places included in the walking tour:
- Silay City Hall
- Public Plaza
- El Ideal Bakery
- Balay Puti / Leandro dela Rama Locsin Ancestral Home
- Jose Corteza Locsin Ancestral Home
- Jose “Pitong” Ledesma Ancestral Home
- Teodoro Morada Ancestral Home
- Cinco de Noviembre Monument
- Balay Negrense
- Generoso Gamboa Ancestral Twin House
The kids had a quick rest at El Ideal Bakery for water and some snacks. Last stop was eating lunch and halo-halo at 1898 Casa and Restaurante.
With homeschool friends at Lakbay-aral sa Silay
On our previous walks, we also got to visit one of the museums, the Manuel Hofilena Ancestral House and played at the playground too.
You can also check out out post on Silay Heritage Walk for the complete list of museums and ancestral houses.
