Guimaras, known as the “Mango Capital of the Philippines,” is a beautiful island located off the coast of Iloilo. It’s a perfect destination for a quick holiday getaway. If you have missed your chance to visit the island province during the Holy Week break, the holidays on April 9 and 10 can be your chance.
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Here are a few of the tourist spots you can visit when you are in Guimaras:
San Lorenzo Wind Farm
San Lorenzo Wind Farm has a scenic spot with towering windmills that generate clean energy. You can surely enjoy the cool breeze and panoramic views. You will be taking photos at the foot of the windmills.
Trappist Monastery
Trappist Monastery is a peaceful haven where you can buy homemade delicacies for pasalubong. You can also attend a monastery mass if there’s one during your visit or you can also say a little prayer and light a candle.
Guisi Lighthouse
Guisi Lighthouse is where you can enjoy beach and ocean views from the rusty remains of an 18th-century lighthouse built by Spanish colonists. This old lighthouse was put to up help the navigation of fishermen and sailors cruising the Panay Gulf.
Roca Encantada
Roca Encantada is one of Guimaras’ famous landmarks. It is built atop a hill, also known as Roca Encantada or “Enchanted Rock”. Take a lot of photos because this place has a serene and picturesque view of the overlooking beach.
F.F. Cruz Shipping Corporation has its trips during the holidays for both Iloilo-Guimaras and vice-versa. Please take note of their schedule:
Iloilo – Guimaras (Daily)
AM..3:30, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30.
PM: 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:30.
Guimaras to Iloilo (Daily)
AM: 4:30, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30.
PM: 12:00, 12:30, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7: 30.
Always make it a habit to book in advance via the F.F. Cruz Shipping Corporation Facebook Page. for stress-free travel.
