Founded in 1860 by Augustinian Recollect priest, Fr. Miguel Alvarez,
Murcia is believed to have gotten its name from a town in Spain. During
the Second World War, its municipal hall was used as a garrison by the
Japanese, who were constantly attacked by guerillas who drove them out on
April 21, 1945. It was in the mountains of Murcia where a Free Negros
Government was set up under Gov. Alfredo Montelibano, Sr.
Attractions:
Mambukal Resort 31 kilometers
east of Bacolod is surrounded by therapeutic sulfur springs, leisure
trails leading to the three waterfalls, mountain streams, lush valleys and
hiking trails leading up to Mt. Kanlaon. A perfect place for eco-tourists,
the resort has accommodation facilities, swimming and therapeutic warm
dipping pools, picnic huts, bat watching, boating facilities, wall
climbing, slide for life, canopy walk, and camping grounds, overnight
cottages and a food court.
Bacolod Golf and Country Club is
located in a 33-hectare rolling terrain in Hda. Binitin. The narrow
fairways are bounded by eucalyptus trees and OB stakes that are clearly
visible. The place is dubbed as “golfer friendly” and assures golf
enthusiasts of the most enjoyable experience.
Calibago River Resort is a
campers’ favorite. Tents are available for overnight stay but there are
also shed houses for day excursionists. Bicycles are for rent but you may
opt to go horse back riding. There’s also a water slide for kids.
Pandanon Silos Mountain and River
Resort a 45 minute drive from Bacolod City located at Brgy.
Pandanon Silos, Murcia. This river resort has function halls, day cottages
and accommodation facilities with swimming pool, plus packages offered for
the adventurous to explore the river.
Barangay Sta. Rosa is the site
of Japanese soldiers’ surrender to the American forces at the end of the
World War II. The monument stands marking the historic surrender.
Hacienda Kaftrees. Located in
Brgy. Caliban has a land area of about 10 hectares of fruit trees
plantation. The place is ideal for seminars, retreats and other social
events. Facilities include private rooms, shed houses, basketball court
and swimming pool.
source:
http://www.negros-occ.gov.ph/nopg/murcia.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murcia,_Negros_Occidental&
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