Be captivated by the natural beauty of Guimaras
69Map of Guimaras
The Wonders of Guimaras Island
Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines which belongs Western Visayas region with the capital town Jordan. The island of Guimaras is located between the Islands of Panay and Negros. It is sub-province of Iloilo before but gained its independence on May 22, 1992.
Guimaras is considered the youngest and smallest among provinces composing the Western Visayan Region 6 with area of 604.7 km2 and population of around 142,000.
Guimaras is known as the "Mango Country", as it has 8,000 hectares of mango orchards managed by corporations and individual growers which produces world first class and best organic mango.
It is also known not only for the best mango but also of its unspoiled natural beauty for the eco tourism of the province.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Here are some of the endowed natural blessings (white-sand beaches, falls, springs, off-shore islets, coves and caves) historical spots and resorts that Guimaras must be proud of.
Guimaras "Mango Country"
HISTORICAL SPOTS
- Buenavista Wharf which was built by Gen Douglas Mc Arthur in 1903.
- Punta Blanco & Camp Jossman, Tinadtaran, Buenavista as target range and military camp of the United States Army in 1903.
NATURAL AND MAN-MADE SPOTS
- Costa AguadaIsland Resort
- Nagarao IslandResort, Jordan
- Puerto del Mar, Nueva Valencia
- Isla Naburot, Sinapsapan, Jordan
- Raymen Beach Cottages, Alubihod, Nueva Valencia
- Baras Beach Resort, Bgy. Lawi, Jordan
- Colmenares MountainBeach Resort, Bgy. Hoskyn, Jordan
- Villa EncarnacionMountain Resort, Bgy. Zaldivar, Buenavista
- Free LandBeach Cottages, Poblacion, Nueva Valencia
- Shann Beach Huts, Poblacion, Nueva Valencia
- Enrico Beach, Zaldivar, Buenavista
- Sunrise Beach, San Enrique, Buenavista
- Tiniguiban Islet (Pulang Pasayan), Igang, Nueva Valencia
- Natagong Beach Resort, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
- Rumagangrang Beach, Cabalagnan, Nueva Valencia
- Paradise Cove, Sinapsapan, Jordan
- Tatlong Pulo, Tando Area
- Macopo Falls, BalconFalls, AmbacanFalls, SadsadFalls
- Villa Fe DaliranCave, CatilaranCave, SuliCave:
- Roca Encantada, Buenavista
- Lopezville, Buenavista
- Good Shepherd's FoldAcademy, Buenavista
- Mango Plantations.
The Beauty of Guimaras
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeRELIGIOUS HERITAGE
- Trappist Monastery founded bya group of American monks in 1972
- Bala-an Bukid Shrine it is located on top of the Bundulan Pointat Bgy. Hoskyn, Jordan; pilgrimage site for Catholics every first of Mayand Holy Week.
- Navalas Church a historical church built in idyllic coastof Bgy. Navalas, Buenavista in 1880; has served as a refuge for the localsin times of distress.
- Ang Pagtaltal sa Guimaras is a holy lenten presentation stagedon the hillside of Jordan every Good Friday.
MANGO PLANTATION
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