Guimaras is a small island in the Visayas known for its white beaches and sweet mangoes. Guimaras is not as commercialized like Boracay Island ( the most famous island in the Philippines) and most of all the rates are way way cheaper.
What can you do there besides swimming?
Island Hoping for less than $20 you can rent one motor boat that can accommodate 5-6 people for an hour and a half. You can visit many islets like the Turtle Island, Tres Maria ( three Maria’s) and many more. You can also include visiting a fish sanctuary of the University of the Philippines with 20-year old fishes and other marine animals.
Camping
You can stay overnight in one island for a very cheap price for the ultimate solitude of your life. A small boat will bring you to the small island and fetch you the next day. Make sure to leave nothing but memories…
Extreme Sports
Head off to the mountainous area of the island to have some dirty clear fun. This small park have gadgets for AirSoft, pinBall and other war games as well as bungee jumping. A bonus, they can arrange lunch for the rest of your group.
To end up, Guimaras is an island waiting to be explored by tourists. But the lovely view and fresh air will just let you stay in the beach and lie down all day…
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great pics…since you’ve introduced an island from Panay, why don’t you package the other “unheard” spots?
As long as I’ve been there…I’d be happy to share
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hi, would you know how to get to Guimaras via Bacolod?
Hi…From the port in Lonney ( where most ferries from Bacolod arrive), you go to Ortiz wharf ( just take a jeepney; you can ask around too)..Boats bound for Guimaras dock in Ortiz Wharf. It’s very close to the pier where you will dock from Bacolod.
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