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Have you ever imagined a city that is also located within a city? You heard it right! Jaro is a former separate city of the province which is now part of the six districts of Iloilo City. The town is just one ride away from Lacson Street in Iloilo City proper. I went to the…
Miag-ao Church, also known as Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva, is one of the four baroque churches in the country that was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993. The very impressive façade of the church has a coconut tree as centerpiece from the middle to the top. Other features of the…
Aside from the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Sur, Iloilo is also known for having wonderful churches not only serving as a venue of worship for the Ilonggos but also a site of history. On early morning of my second day in Visayas, I made my way to the southernmost municipality of Iloilo. San Joaquin,…
It was almost dark when I came back from my visit to the Taj Mahal of Negros Occidental, The Ruins in Talisay City. So the next thing I did is to find an affordable place to eat for dinner. My online research led me to Old Pala-pala Market located at the corner of San Juan…
After a couple of hours exploring the islets of Guimaras and visiting its historical and adventure sites, you need to stop to fill that crumbling stomach. I didn’t notice any branch of food chains such as Jollibee, Mcdonalds, nor KFC while I was in the province (we only visited the municipalities of Jordan and Nueva…
Morning of Day 1 of my Guimaras-Iloilo-Negros Occidental itinerary trip was spent visiting Alubihod Beach, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), Ave Maria and Turtle Island. After having lunch at Raymen’s Beach Resort, we headed to our first destination for the land tour, the Guisi Point Lighthouse. Travel time to the lighthouse from Alubihod Beach…
The best way to end a very exhausting day when traveling and exploring a province is to find a relaxing place where you can have a peaceful sleep and will recharge your energy for your adventures the next day. When I visited Bacolod, I found myself to the roads leading to Go Hotels Bacolod, the…
When I heard about Guimaras in the past, what I think first are mangoes. I didn’t imagine that island hopping in Guimaras is also an activity for everyone who wants to explore the province. Visiting Guimaras was originally on the second day of my Iloilo-Guimaras-Negros Occidental itinerary. I changed my schedule when I found out that if…
Guimaras is an island-province in the Visayas located between the islands of Panay and Negros. Here is a simple guide on how to get to Guimaras, the “land of sweet mangoes”, from Iloilo International Airport. From Iloilo International Airport, ride a PUV Express bound to SM Iloilo. Fare is Php50 and travel time is about 30-45…