Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
GUIMARAS ISLAND TRAVEL GUIDE | RESORTS, ITINERARY, BUDGET, TOURIST SPOTS
Here’s your Guimaras Island Travel Guide. This post includes suggested travel itinerary and budget; a list of tourist attractions, how to get there and much more.
ABOUT GUIMARAS ISLAND
Known for their sweet mangos, Guimaras is a province island in Western Visayas that is a favorite tourist destination because of its many attractions. Having many Islets surrounding the main island, it is no wonder why Guimaras has so many beautiful white sand beaches which captivates the hearts of many of its guests.
Jordan is the capital of Guimaras Island ( Photo: Negros Bloggers – Ed Joven of Bacolod Lifestyle; Mea of Mea Pabiona in Bacolod; Claire Algarme and yours truly.)
GUIMARAS ISLAND TOURIST SPOTS | THINGS TO DO
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
NAVALAS CHURCH
The Navalas Church built-in 1880 to 1885 is the oldest existing Catholic Church in Guimaras Island. It is said that this Guimaras Tourist Spot used to have a four feet tall bell but was taken and dumped into the sea near the area of Siete Pecados. To date, the interior and other parts of the church are already modern but the old facade made of coral stones and stone fence remains untouched.
TRAPPIST MONASTERY
Founded in 1972, the Trappist Monastery on the island is the only Trappist monastery in the Philippines. Many visitors visit this Guimaras Tourist Spot because they have a pasalubong center selling their own food products such as mango jam, polvoron, mango tarts and much more. The place is also available for retreats.
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
ROCA ENCANTADA
You might get curious about some buzz about Roca Encantada (Enchanted Rock). The place is the summer vacation house of the Lopez Clan. Built atop a rock but since some landscaping was made the appearance of the rock cannot be noticed anymore. Constructed in 1910, despite its modern architectural design, the mansion was declared by the National Heritage Institute as a heritage house.
This Guimaras Tourist Spot offers an amazing vista and the famed Islas de Siete Pecados which can be seen from the balcony.
HOLY FAMILY HILLS
The Holy Family Hills is a religious site that also attracts various tourists visiting the island. Numerous life-size statues are dotting the place with the big statue of the Holy Family being the focal point as you enter the place. The life-sized station of the cross statues is spread along the area which caused pilgrims to visit the place, especially during the Lenten season. This Guimaras Tourist Spot has a Chapel and a Prayer room.
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
SAN LORENZO WIND FARM (GUIMARAS ISLAND WINDMILLS)
Another Guimaras Tourist Spot you should visit is the 27 windmills constructed in San Lorenzo.
Just like the windmills in Bangui, Ilocos, these windmills also attracts tourists visiting the island.
The windmills are sporadically constructed atop the hills of the place giving the tourists nice vistas.
NATIONAL MANGO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Located in Circumferential Rd, Jordan, Guimaras, the National Mango Research and Development Center is specializing in Research Extension and Production of Mango. The place has 8.87 hectares of planted mango used for production and research.
Guests visiting the place can buy seedlings or grafted mango at PHP 50/pc.
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
GUISI LIGHTHOUSE AND BEACH AREAS
The Guisi lighthouse completed in 1896 is said to be the 3rd oldest lighthouse in the country.
Made of metal, the Guisi lighthouse is already rusty and the new one is already installed adjacent to it. This Guimaras Tourist Spot offers an amazing view of the sea, especially during sunset.
TAKLONG ISLAND NATIONAL MARINE RESERVE
Taklong Island National Marine Reserve located in Nueva Valencia. Covering a total area of 1,143.45 hectares (has.), with 46 islands and islets and 963.45 has. of marine waters that are home to various species of flora and fauna, including corals and seagrasses.
Tourists are usually brought by the “bangkeros” during the Island Hopping to the Floating Cottage found in the Area. The floating cottage duly operated by San Roque Coastal Environment Program Association (SARCEPA). While at the place you can enjoy swimming while enjoying the sceneries of this Guimaras Tourist Spot.
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
GUIMARAS MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL
Guimaras Island is known for its sweet mangos, because of this the festival of the Province known as the Manggahan Festival held every month of May was created.
Of course, apart from mango this festival also shows the culture of the people of the island. Street and Arena Dance Competition are just one of the highlights of the said festival.
Here’s the link to the Manggahan Festival Schedule. We are updating this regularly so don’t forget to bookmark this page.
ISLAND HOPPING
One of the best things to do when visiting the place is to do Island Hopping. Island Hopping will enable any guests to beautiful Island and islets as well as various white beaches around the island.
GUIMARAS ISLAND TOURIST SPOTS TRAVEL ITINERARY
Here’s our itinerary for our recent 2-day adventure at various Guimaras Tourist Spots. You might want to avail of the services of our Guide- Kim, a very reliable driver/tour guide. He is just charging rental for his tricycle and he can take charge of your Island Tour Itinerary. You can reach him at his FB Page @Guimaras Adventure or you may call him at 09508257904.
Day 1
Island Tour:
Jordan Municipal Hall
Smallest Plaza
Navalas Church
Roca Encantada
Guimaras Windmills
Holy Family Hills
Tourism Office
Guimaras Signage
National Mango Research and Development Center
Trappist Monastery
Alobijod Beach Areas
Guimaras Lighthouse and Beach Areas
Nature’s Eye
Day 2
Island Hopping
Going Home
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
BUDGET
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
HOW TO GET TO GUIMARAS ISLAND
By Air
The nearest airport in Guimaras island is the Iloilo International Airport. From the airport, you can take a van which will drop you near SM City. From SM City, you can take a taxi to bring you to Parola wherein pump boats are waiting to bring you to Jordan, Guimaras.
By Boat
Several Shipping companies are passing Iloilo City, from the port just proceed to Parola in Iloilo to bring you to Jordan.
Travel time from Parola to Jordan takes 15 minutes. The frequency of pump boat traveling to the island is not a problem due to the number of passengers traveling.
Getting Around Guimaras
Jeepneys are available to bring you to your destination. However, the most popular mode of transportation in Guimaras is by Tricycle. One tricycle can take a maximum of 5 (but largely built people, maybe 4 would be the maximum.
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
WHERE TO STAY |LIST OF RESORTS, GUIMARAS ISLAND
You can now book your hotel/resort from this site. Just click the name of any of the resorts to facilitate your booking.
Abelardos Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. East Valencia, 5044 Buenavista
Baras Beach Resort
Location: Lawi Jordan
Bella Cove
Location: Puyo, Poblacion Nueva Valencia
Camp Alfredo Adventure Resort
Location: Ravina Sibunag
Cabugan Adventure Resort
Location: Brgy. Tando Nueva Valencia
Enrico Beach Resort
Location: Zaldivar Buenavista
Guisi Clearwater Resort
Location: Dolores Nueva Valencia
Hill Side Fisherman’s Resort
Location: Magamay Nueva Valencia
Isla Margarita Resort
Location: Comian Sur, San Roque Nueva Valencia
Isla Naburot Island Resort
Location: Sinapsapan Jordan
Magic Island Resort
Location: Sitio Dungcaan, Brgy Lucmayan, Nueva Valencia
Jesa Mar Island Resort
Location: Naoway Island, San Isidro, Sibunag
Kelapa Gading Beach Resort
Location: East Valencia Buenavista
Kenyama Beach Resort
Location: Dolores Nueva Valencia
Nagarao Island Resort
Location: San Isidro Sibunag
Nature’s Eye Resort
Location: Tando Nueva Valencia
Guimaras Island Travel Guide + Resorts, Itinerary, Budget, Tourist Spots
La Puerta Al Paraizo
Location: San Roque Nueva Valencia
Playa De Paraiso
Location: San Enrique San Lorenzo G
Punta Punting Beach Resort
Location: Sabang Sibuna
Raymen Beach Resort
Address: Poblacion Nueva Valencia
Retiro de Navalas Beach Resort & Eco-Tourism
Location: San Miguel Buenavista
Sto. Niño Island Resort
Location: Sitio Cumian, San Roques Nueva Valencia
Costa Aguada Island Resorts
Location: Inampulugan Island Sibunag
Tequero Adventure Resort
Location: East Valencia Buenavista
Valle Verde Mountain Resort
Vilches Beach Resort
Location: San Enrique San Lorenzo
Villa Igang Beach Resort
Location: Poblacion Nueva Valencia
Villa Maria Beach Resort
Location: Sitio Cabaling, Espinosa Jordan
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