Guimaras

Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. To the northwest is the province of Iloilo and to the southeast is Negros Occidental.

Baras Beach Resort is a great island hideaway in Guimaras. Hidden in a sheltered inlet, it’s the perfect place to take a relaxing break from the fast paced city life. Upon entering the bay, you will see several cottages built with inspirations of Indonesian architecture each hovering on the coast overlooking the sea and surrounded by verdant foliage.

Table tennis, Pool Table, Darts, Volleyball, Basketball, Dinghy Rowing and Canoe Paddling are available free of charge in Baras Beach Resort. You can take one of the boats around the bay and snorkel around the coral gardens near the coast.

Visitors can hire a pumpboat in Baras Beach Resort for a tour around interesting places to explore like caves, interesting coral formations, a turtle sanctuary in turtle island, SEAFDEC Research Station, Taklong Island Marine Reserve, Pulang Pasayan, Natago Beach Resort, and Isla Naburot.

One of the turtles in Turtle Island

Baras Beach Resort has a total of 10 cottages with rates starting at only P700. Each cottage can accommodate two to six persons and the resort can hold a total of 30 pax. The jump-off point to Baras Beach Resort is in Alubihod Bay in Brgy. Poblacion, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, which is just 15 minutes away by pumpboat or motorized outrigger.When planning to go to Baras Beach Resort, it is important to inform the resort of your arrival so that they can prepare the transportation and accommodation.

Contact Details:
Baras Beach Resort
Contact Person: Mike Araneta, Resort Owner
Mobile: 09102101768

Our list of fun things to do for the summer highlights fun things to do at the best places to be during the height of the season, from the inviting waters of Iloilo’s many beaches, to the refreshing retreats at Iloilo’s cool highland attractions, even to the eco-adventure attractions of nearby Guimaras Island.

Browse though Explore Iloilo’s list of fun things to do for the summer

For the second time, popular ABS CBN morning talk show Boy&Kris featured Iloilo and Guimaras on their episode, which was aired on February 3, 2007. Since the first episode was able to showcase the many places of interest in Iloilo, the second episode featured more on the popular and note-worthy Ilonggo personalities. The show also displayed many of Guimaras’ tourist attractions including their top attraction, the Guimaras mango, touted as the sweetest mango in the world.

Many thanks to jinzer08 for uploading the videos on youtube, here they are:
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One of Guimaras‘ famous landmarks is the summer house of the Lopez Clan built atop a hill, also known as Roca Encantada or “Enchanted Rock”. Continue Reading »

Built in 1880, the Navalas Church is the oldest roman catholic church and the only existing heritage church in the Island of Guimaras. Continue Reading »

The Trappist Monastery grounds is a peaceful and sacred enclave in Guimaras run by monks of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance. These monks follow the rule of St. Benedict and are best known for the extreme austerity or strictness that characterizes their discipline. Continue Reading »

“); } else { echo(”“); }; ?>Guisi Point, situated in Brgy. Dolores in the town of Nueva Valencia, is one of many attraction in Guimaras Island. Guisi Beach and Lighthouse featuresa short coastline of golden-yellow sand and clear waters, an 18th century Spanish-colonial lighthouse, coves, and stunning rock formations. Continue Reading »

Metro Iloilo is an inter-LGU cooperation composed of Iloilo City, the Province of Guimaras, and the municipalities of San Miguel, Pavia, Leganes, Oton, and Santa Barbara.
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Iloilo City (15 November) — The Metro Iloilo–Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) conducted a Strategic Mapping Workshop to determine its priority goals by undertaking specific approaches, assisted by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Local Governance Development Program (LGDP) of the Australian government.
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I hadn’t had the chance to go to every event of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, especially the Parade of Fastivals because I had class during sembreak :( But I did manage to get some coverage of it:
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