Guimaras Island is really blessed with virgin beaches and world-class mangoes. I have heard before that these mangoes are even shipped to the White House in the US because of its very sweet taste. It is located in Southeast of Panay and Northwest of Negros Island in Western Visayas. Iloilo is the gateway to via pump boats.
What else could be the best to do in Guimaras Island is to do island hopping and beach adventure? You may chose Costa Aguada Island Resort, Isla Naburot, Nagarao Island, Baras Beach Resort etc. The one featured above is the Alubihod Beach with almost white powdery sand where you will see lots of coves, islets and the sea turtle sanctuary. There is no problem whether you are budget conscious or has an extra budget because the resorts at these beaches have variations you can choose. When you go to Guimaras Island, don't forget to drop by to Iloilo or add Bacolod to your itinerary because these places are a superb trio travel experience!
We offer an Iloilo and Guimaras Tour Package, for inquiries, please email mariarona.beltran@yahoo.com or thru mobile 09198937136
1. Let us know how many people are joining
2. Your complete flight details: TIME and DATE of arrival and departure
Sample itinerary
Iloilo tour:
Lopezes Ancestral Homes
Drillon Bridge
Biscocho house
Nelly’s Garden
Fort san pedro
Iloilo-Bacolod Port
ABS-CBN Iloilo
Museo de Iloilo
Post Office
City Hall
Iloilo Landmarks
Guimaras tour:
Smallest plaza
Guimaras museum
Manggahan stall
Trappist monastery
Guisi light house
Running tour : Mango Plantation and turtle Island
Tour package Inclusions:
4D/3N Accommodation
All transfers from airport-resort (roundtrip)
Welcome Snacks
All meals during the stay at the resort (Buffet Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners)
Iloilo City Tour
Guimaras Island and Island-Hopping Tours
Unlimited Use of Paddle Boat (for 4 days)
T-shirts
Can play volleyball at daytime and eat in front of bonfire on dinner
Reasons to visit
"Pagtaltal" is a passion play reenacted during Lenten Season and is one of the most spectacular religious festivals in the country. Aside from this, each town in Guimaras Island has its own identity festival that defines their historical, natural, heritage and livelihood activities: Kadagatan Festival, Sibiran Festival, Pasinaw Festival, Layagan Festival, Pangasi Festival and Banigan Festival. You are lucky if you are able to go there when one of these festivities is being held. It would be a whole, lot of fun!
"Pagtaltal" is a passion play reenacted during Lenten Season and is one of the most spectacular religious festivals in the country. Aside from this, each town in Guimaras Island has its own identity festival that defines their historical, natural, heritage and livelihood activities: Kadagatan Festival, Sibiran Festival, Pasinaw Festival, Layagan Festival, Pangasi Festival and Banigan Festival. You are lucky if you are able to go there when one of these festivities is being held. It would be a whole, lot of fun!
You can head to Guimaras Trade and Information Center to buy mango products like mango catsup, mango sauce, mango jam dried and mango puree. The handicraft industry is very alive here that you can buy.
More Facts about Guimaras Island
Hiligaynon is the native dialect but most of the people can speak Tagalog - the Philippines' official language and English.
They have two pronounced seasons - wet and dry. The island is composed of 5 municipalities and 98 barangays with Jordan as the capital town.
Major Points of Entry
Jordan Wharf (Rizal, Jordan) - From Ortiz Wharf, Iloilo City
Jordan Port San Jose/RORO Wharf (Hoskyn, Jjordan) - From Lapuz, Iloilo City
McArthur's Wharf (Sto Rosario, Buenavista) - From Prola Iloilo City
M. Chavez and Suclaran in San Lorenzo - From Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Tumanda-Cabano, San Lorenzo - From Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Cabalagnan Port (Cabalagnan, Nueva Valencia) - From Valladolid, Negros Occidental
Sebaste Port (Sebaste, Sibunag) - From Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Contact information
Department of Tourism - Region VI
Western Visayas Tourism Center
Capitol Grounds, Bonifacio Drive
Iloilo City 5000 Philippines
Tel no + 6333 337 5411
Fax No +633 335 0245
Email deptour6@mozcom.com
GUIMARAS PROVINCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Tourism Section, Provincial Capitol
San Miguel, Jordan, Guimara, Philippines
Tel +6333 237 1134
Fax no +6333 237 1111
website www.guimaras.gov.ph
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