"SUMMER GETAWAY in GUIMARAS ISLAND"

           Guimaras, an Island province in Western Visayas,Philippines is one of the perfect destinations for this coming summer vacation and Holy Week. Only 15-minute boat ride from IloIlo City,Guimaras has many activities to offer.Go Island hopping,trekking,snorkeling, go on a pilgrimage,or some outdoor pictorial with its picturesque beaches,islets,rock formations,mountains,waterfalls,religious and historical sites and other interesting tourist spots.

     The province is also a tourist-friendly destination; a good place to try solo trip. Alubihod beach in the town of Nueva Valencia is the most common jump-off point for Island hopping. From Alubihod, Island hopping destinations include Turtle Island, Ave Maria islets, Baras beach and cave, Natago beach and Naburot islets.

     Another jump-off for Island hopping in Nueva Valencia is in Guisi beach,which is less crowded than Alubihod but also has white sand shoreline.

It also has interesting destinations such as Magic Island, Floating Cottage, White sand Cave, rock

formations, and sand bar.

             Boat renting for island hopping costs Php500 for the first hour and Php150 to Php200 per hour for the next succeding hours. The town of Buenavista in North of Guimaras also has breathtaking views worth visiting for. It has cool fresh spring water and beautiful beach. the town is also rich in historical and religious tourist spots.
             Looking for destination for spiritual journey this Holy week? Guimaras has religious sites to offer and is also home to the Trappist monastery which welcomes individuals from different religions.
            Balaan Bukid Shrine in the town of Jordan is a pilgrimage site for Catholics. A large cross and a chapel are situated on the top of the mountain. At the summit, Balaan Bukid Shrine offers scenic view of IloIlo City across Guimaras Strait.

GUIMARAS, also known as the sweetest mangoes in the WORLD.

  

        Exploring Guimaras Island! Guimaras has been known of its sweet mangoes and      exploring this wonderful island, reveals more than just mangoes, it has breathtaking beaches,  warm people and of course the famous Mango Pizzas served by PIT STOP at the main town of  Jordan. Guimaras Island is just a 15 minute boat ride from the City of Iloilo, resorts offers the accommodations that Ushers you to a variety of white, pinkish and blackish sand beaches sprawling in different locations of the Island. Explore Guimaras and bring home the sweetest mangoes and the famous Mango Pizza in town.

       
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