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Guimaras Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Guimaras

Guimaras is south ofPanayand north ofNegros. It is close toIloilo Cityand was once administered as part ofIloilo Provincebut is now treated as a separate province. It is one of the smaller provinces, with a land area just over 600km(233 mi) and population around 175,000 as of the 2015 census. The island is well known for its sweet mangoes, which are one of the main income sources for most families. The locals speak the Hiligaynon (Ilongo) language, same as in Iloilo and Bacolod.

Top Attractions in Guimaras

Explore the best things to see and do in Guimaras:

  • Balaan Bukid Shrine
  • Cabaling Coast
  • Capitoguan Beach
  • Guimaras Provincial Capitol
  • Guisi Light House
  • Holy Family Hills
  • National Mango Research and Development Center
  • Oro Verde Mango Plantations

Where to Eat in Guimaras

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴BIKING'S Seafood Resto
  • 🍴Butchock
  • 🍴Ceian Sea Foods and Resto
  • 🍴Danz Batchoy
  • 🍴Isla Kusina
  • 🍴Olivia's Kitchen and Island Brew

Where to Stay in Guimaras

  • 🏨Casitas de Palma
  • 🏨Guimaras Mountain Resort
  • 🏨J M Backpackers Hometel
  • 🏨Marceily Point Inland Resort
  • 🏨Pine Haven Hotel
  • 🏨RedDoorz @ Southern Suites Guimaras

Guimaras Travel Guide Sections

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