Iloilo and Guimaras  

A cultural hub filled with centuries-old churches, fun festivals, and nearby islands famous for the world’s sweetest mangoes.  

📍 View on Google Maps: Iloilo, Philippines

📍 View on Google Maps: Guimaras, Philippines

⛪ You can visit beautiful old churches like Miag-ao Church, a UNESCO site.   

🎭 You’ll love the lively Dinagyang Festival full of drums and dancing.   

🥭 You can hop to Guimaras Island for fresh mangoes and white-sand beaches.   

🌇 It’s perfect for history lovers, foodies, and families alike.  

  • Tour Miag-ao and Jaro Churches   
  • Join Dinagyang Festival in January   
  • Visit Guimaras mango plantations   
  • Walk the Iloilo River Esplanade   
  • Try different batchoy noodle shops  
  • La Paz Batchoy – Pork and egg noodle soup.   
  • Mango pizza – A fun local twist!  

 “Iloilo” (ee-lo-EE-lo) comes from “irong-irong,” meaning nose-like, describing the river.   

“Kamusta kamo?” (kah-MOOS-tah KAH-moh) – How are you all?  

Guimaras holds a Mango Festival every May — even the ketchup is made from mangoes!

☀️  January – May for festivals and mango season.