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

• Guimaras @ Google Maps
• Ortiz Wharf in Iloilo @ GPS (N10 41 21.1 E122 34 19.4)
• Jordan Wharf in Guimaras @ GPS (N10 40 02.6 E122 35 19.4)

More Scenic Photos of Guimaras

Ocean View Miniature Golf grounds

Roca Encantada

Villa Igang Beach Resort

Villa Igang Beach Resort

Photos were taken in Kap Larry’s Pond, a recreational fishing pond located in Coloong, Valenzuela, Metro Manila.

Here is also Manila Bay’s sunset!

Calapan, Oriental Mindoro Port

This port is about 3-4 hours RORO ride from Batangas port depending on the speed of the RORO boat you are riding.

Masagana, Oriental Mindoro

Masagana, Oriental Mindoro

Baranggay Masagana, is a couple of hours ride west of Calapan. The place is very remote and can be accessed only by 4x4s. The place is almost at the foothills of Mount Halcon. One of the most treacherous mountains to climb in the country.

The Mountain Province or The Cordilleras is one of the coldest and most scenic places in the Philippines. Even colder, higher and scenic than the popular Baguio. It is located in the northern mountainous region of the Philippines. 4 to 6 hours drive from Baguio via the Halsema Highway depending on how fast you go. For those who love to drive, this place should be on your list. Just be sure your vehicle is on optimum condition. Your vehicle’s brakes and your braking techniques will be put to a test. The zigzagging roads can be treacherous in this region and there is a a lot of long ascent driving with sharp curves on the way of to Mount Data – Bauko – Sabangan portion of the highway. You also get to pass the highest point of the country’s highway system at more than 2600 meters above sea level.

This shot was taken 2600 meters above sea level in April 2010. Temperature was around 12 degrees during the day and could drop down to 4 degrees at night during summer. Folks say temperature could go below zero during the months of December to February. During these months, frosts can be seen early in the morning. Fog is pretty normal up there even during mid-day.

Sagada

One of the most beautiful places in the country, Sagada, is one of the municipalities of Mountain Province. It boasts of a very cool sunny climate with surrounding beautiful sceneries and relaxed living.