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The Visayas /vɨˈsaɪ.əz/ və-sy-əz or Visayan Islands and locally known as Kabisay-an gid, is one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Mindanao and Luzon. It consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea. Its population are referred to as the Visayans.

The major islands of the Visayas are Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and Samar.[3] The region may also include the islands of Romblon and Masbate, whose population identify as Visayan.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visayas

(Published Feb 2009 – Nov 2011)
Contributors:
Toto Gamboa
Catherine Victor

Guimaras, one of the smallest island province in the Philippines, is best known for its mangoes. Aside from mangoes, the province also has some captivating white sand beaches, caves and nice beach resorts. It is located between the province of Negros Occidental and the island of Panay and can be reached for 20 minutes from one of Iloilo’s ports.

How To Go To Guimaras

1. You need to go to Iloilo.
2. From anywhere in Iloilo, you can take a cab and go to Ortiz Wharf. Usual contract/tariff rate for an Iloilo Airport to Ortiz Wharf ride is P350.00, as of this writing.
3. From Ortiz Wharf, take a small outrigger boat (for 20-minute or less) ride to Jordan Wharf (pronounced Hordan) in Guimaras. Boat fare as of this writing is P14.00 per pax

How To Go Around Guimaras

As soon as you arrive in Jordan Wharf,

1. Go to a Department of Tourism booth
2. Sign in as a tourist in their log book
3. Get a Guimaras tourist map
4. Arrange for a tour vehicle and a guide with the help of a Department of Tourism officer. A minicab would fetch for P1,800.00 for a day’s island tour or you may opt for a tricycle for a much cheaper ride.

Maps & GPS Coordinates / Waypoints