Explore Guimaras Island,Philippines

Guimaras is Known for...

Trappist Monastery
It is the only monastery in the Philippines run by the order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance.

McArthur’s Wharf
It was built by Lt. Douglas McArthur in 1903.

Pagtaltal sa Guimaras
A Lenten presentation of the re-enactment of Christ’s suffering patterned after the Oberammergau in South Bavaria, Germany.

Mangoes
Guimaras is home of the famous and the best export-quality mangoes in the Philippines, thus “Manggahan Festival” has been established. Mango plantations bearing their golden fruits are scattered in the island.

Beaches and Coves
Guimaras is known for its splendid white sand beaches and island coves. The seas of Guimaras teem with fresh fishes, shellfishes, and corals.

Paraw Regatta
A race among native outriggers in the strait between the island province of Guimaras and Iloilo City. Called “paraw’ in the local dialect, these native outriggers faithfully copy in materials and design sailboats which were carried to Panay in 1212 A.D. by the first settlers from Borneo.

Guimaras Mountainbiking
This small island off the coast of Iloilo, on Panay Island, is famous for its mangoes, and for the Guimaras International Mountain Bike Festival, held annually since 1994. The island offers kilometers of roads and trails that wind through hills, farms, mango and coconut groves, and fields of large, dark, boulders. There are very few vehicles or other obstacles, and the island has superb beaches for post-ride relaxation.

Natural Formations

Sunrise Beach (San Enrique, Buenavista)
One-hectare beach with picnic huts and cottages.

Rumagangrang Beach (Cabalagnan, Nueva Valencia)
Offers a clean beach and coves.

Paradise Cove (Sinapsapan, Jordan)
Has a beach house and beach hut.

Tatlong Pulo Resort (Tando Area, Unisan Island)
Some of the diving sites in Guimaras.

Dream Land Beach Huts (Nauway Island)
Features the beautiful natural rock formations at the shoreline of the beach.

Villa Fe Daliran Cave and Summer Resort (Brgy. Old Poblacion, Buenavista)
It is accessible by jeepney or tricycle from Buenavista Wharf in 10 to 15 minutes.

Suli Cave (Sitio Boro-Boro, Dagsaan, Buenavista)
This cave is located along the shore passing through different holes. If you explore further, the holes will lead you to the scenic lake.

Hurot-Hurot Cave (Brgy. Espinosa)
It has two openings, 1 ½ x2 meters and 2x1 meters. It is 50 meters more or less in length.

Higante Cave
Located at a lot owned by Mr. & Mrs. Nemesio Galve in Bgy. Espinosa, Jordan. It has 3 entrances, 3x4 ft. wide, 2x3 ft. wide, 2x3 ft. wide. It is 200 meters long more or less and could be found on top of the hill. Nipa huts are available with a good glimpse of Iloilo Strait. Has an abundant of stalagmites and stalactites.

Capitoguan Cave
Found at Bgy. Balcon Maravilla. A big cave full of bats and a good source of guano, a fertilizer for plants.

Buho Ramirez Cave (Bgy. Lawi)
It is a small cave but the entire entrance is going down more or less about 40-50 ft. deep. It has 3 openings with gushing water. Studies show that it could be a good source of spring water that can supply 2 barangays with 429 households.

Religious Structures

Navalas Church (Navalas, Buenavista)
The oldest existing Roman Catholic Church in the province of Guimaras that has survived the ravages of time.

Navalas Church (Navalas, Buenavista)
The oldest existing Roman Catholic church in the province of Guimaras that has survived the ravages of time.
Man-made Attractions

Lopezville (Buenavista)
A panoramic vacation house of the Lopez family; offers a picturesque view of Iloilo City.

Good Shepherd's Fold Academy (Buenavista)
45-hectare orphanage; offers high school, vocational training, practical arts, and sciences; built in 1946.

SEAFDEC Research Station (Bgy. Magamay, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras)
Where different kinds of fish are studied for the improvement of their species.