GUIMARAS ISLAND
“Romantic Getaway”

Guimaras is located Southwest of Panay Island and Northwest of Negros Island in Western Visayas with a total land area of 60,465 hectares or 604.65 square kilometers. With a population of 141, 450 with an average annual growth rate of 2.48% as of year 2000 statistics.

The island province of Guimaras is composed of five towns: Buenavista (36 barangays), Nueva Valencia (22 barangays), Jordan (14 barangays), San Lorenzo (12 barangays), and Sibunag (12 barangays).

Guimaras is home of the famous and the best export-quality mangoes in the Philippines. Mango plantations bearing their golden fruits are scattered in the island. Aside from mangoes, kalamansi and cashew nuts are also abundant. Moreover, the seas of Guimaras teem with fresh fishes, shellfishes, and lobsters. Guimaras also produces a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, orchids, and root crops.

A journey of 20 minutes from Iloilo airport to the pier plus one hour by local outrigger boat will bring you to Guimaras Island. This island counts numerous islets along its jagged coastline. If you are keen on relaxing, nothing but starry skies and the sound of waves, this could be your place. Note though that facilities (eg electricity) are limited, being part of its local charm.