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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Guimaras
Spend 1–2 days on Guimaras for mango farms, a beach hike and a shrine visit; treat it as a day‑trip from Iloilo (15‑min ferry).
Guimaras is a tiny island province known for sweet mangoes, a few secluded beaches and modest cultural sites. It is most easily reached by a 15‑minute ferry from Iloilo, and the island’s transport relies on tricycles. One full day covers the main attractions; a second day allows a relaxed beach stay or a mango‑farm tour.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season, mangoes ripe in Apr)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy, squalls can affect ferries)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱2,000 excl. bed · High ₱2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- National emergency 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Capitoguan Beach admission | ₱50 per person |
| Tent set‑up fee (Capitoguan) | ₱200 |
| Tricycle ride (short trip) | ₱120–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ILO · Iloilo International Airport
- Main gateway for Guimaras; 15 min ferry to Jordan port
Typical fares
- Jordan ↔ Iloilo ferry
- ≈₱150 per person, 15 min (check schedule)
- Tricycle to Balaan Bukid trailhead
- ≈₱120
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Tricycles are the main public transport; a few jeepneys run between towns. Hire a tricycle driver at Jordan port for beach trips (≈₱150–200).
See and do
Known for
- Mangoes
- Balaan Bukid Shrine
- Guisi Lighthouse
- Trappist Monastery
- Capitoguan Beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Balaan Bukid Shrine | Ferry to Jordan, then tricycle 10 min to trailhead | ≈45 min total |
| Capitoguan Beach | Tricycle from Jordan port (≈₱150) then walk 1 mi forest trail | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Guisi Lighthouse | Tricycle from Jordan to Guisi Beach (≈₱120), then 15‑min uphill walk | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- J M Backpackers Hometel
- Fan double room, bathroom, cable TV; ₱995 per night
- RedDoorz @ Southern Suites Guimaras
- Basic double room; price check
- Zemkamps Chalet
- Private chalet; price check
- Valle Varde Mountain Resort
- Double room with pool; ₱650 per day
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Excuse me | Mayad nga adlawma-yad nga ah-daw |
| How much? | Tagpila ini?tag-pee-la ee-nee? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Diin ang kasilyas?dee-in ahng kah-see-lyas? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Boat trips can be cancelled in squall season (Aug); check schedules with F.F. Cruz or Navimar before sailing.
- Ferry schedules change often; verify times on the operators' Facebook pages.
- Limited accommodation; book ahead in peak mango season.
Guimaras is generally safe for tourists; the main risks are sudden squalls that can cancel ferries and occasional petty theft in crowded ports.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Guimaras yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mangoes
- Balaan Bukid Shrine
- Guisi Lighthouse
- Trappist Monastery
- Capitoguan Beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Guimaras: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Guimaras, revision 5259388 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5259388
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Guimaras
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Cell coverage is spotty in far‑southwest; keep a offline map.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/guimaras). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.