Iloilo and Guimaras Splendor
Nagarao, the island of the Tree Spirits
Wow! I’ve never felt so busy lately. Lots of things to take care of and lots of things to write and look forward to. Just along with some stuff from the Batanes Photo Safari, I still have to write about some sites from Pangasinan. This is just another short posts, some brief teasers of the places we visited in Iloilo and Guimaras as something to for you guys to watch out for. We only had a limited time so we have to pick some spots. Iloilo and Guimaras is huge!
Part of the hidden and unspoilt Bugsukan Falls
Down at the southern tip of Guimaras is honestly one of the most beautiful Islands I have seen. In fact, I’m already longing to go back there just for the myriad photo opportunity its beautiful landscape offers. Nagarao, also known as the Island of the Tree Spirits will just captivate you.
One of the towers of the impressive UNESCO Church at Miagao
I never expected Iloilo to be so huge. I never really liked the central City of Iloilo itself when we were there since I find it a bit cramped and disorganized. Traveling beyond the city boundaries though will reward you with more attractions that it would take weeks just to explore most of them. Not to be missed is the impressive Church of Miagao. Just standing in front of the thick and elaborate facade of this church, you’ll find it really worthy of being one of the country’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
There is more to Miagao than its church. Moving deeper in its mountains you’ll find more natural attractions. One of these is Bugsukan Falls. It’s one of those sights that’s really hard to find. Fortunately, there were kind locals who are willing to lend a hand and we got to find the place.
That’s it for now. Detailed post coming in the next few days.
Tags: Beach, Churches, Guimaras, Iloilo, Miagao, Panay, UNESCO, Waterfalls
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 8:19 pm 
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February 26th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Gandang timing.. I’m planning on going to Iloilo and Guimaras! Looking forward to your upcoming entries!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
ang bilis naman ng ironbear, este ironwulf magpost! ganda nung red flowers strewn on the shore. galing talaga ni bai ferdz
February 26th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Ang ganda!
February 27th, 2008 at 12:47 am
You found another of the paradise lost. Kakainggit.
February 27th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Guimaras is an enigma to me. Having shuttled Bacolod and Iloilo via ferry boats when I was a kid was memorable. We passed through Guimaras all the time and never thought there was a vibrant city on it
February 27th, 2008 at 10:49 am
love the first pic ferdz… galing talaga ng mata mo… ako nga rin bitin nung nag iloilo ako, at ipinangako ko sa sarili ko na babalik ako dun…
February 27th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
pansin ko nga. mukhang busy ka ngayon.
huwaw. ang ganda ng mga angles, napaka-dramatic ng mood. tama si Lino, ang galing humanap ng magandang angles ng mga mata mo. meron akong friend na nasa China ngayon. i referred to her your website (ironwulf and your flicker account) and told her your strength when it comes to choosing the best angles. she’s trying her knack in photography so sabi ko madami siyang matututunan sa’yo.
February 27th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
man, look at that falls! looks surreal. great shot. and again, you’ve convinced me to visit Guimaras.
February 27th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I have never made it to Iloilo, but I am so glad to read about it here….I love the pictures, they’re so vivid.
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February 27th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
I have a lot of friends from Iloilo and Guimaras yet,I couldn’t find time to take a few days of vacation there…..Guimaras is just a small island with the best mango in the world.
Iloilo and Guimaras aren’t only beautiful islands but the people are lovely (as well) with thier Hiligaynon language is so sweet in the ears.
February 27th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
It seems you are always traveling…
lucky you.
I really love the first pictures… those red leaves are so unusual on a beach !
February 27th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Kuya, you’re tempting my w/ your posts again! Pinas has never failed to keep me in amazement, talaga!
February 28th, 2008 at 5:31 am
once again, amazing pics!
February 28th, 2008 at 7:01 am
The purple skyline behind the church reminds me of the Lord of the Rings while the waterfalls hitting the surface looks like a painting. You sure know your camera’s special effects.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Speaking of Batanes, I’ll visit that place with a fellow blogger who’s into photography din when I get back in December, I first saw the beauty of Batanes here in your blog Ferdz.
February 28th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Lovely! I love the shot of the falls.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
wow, that shot of the church looks so medieval. Amazing photo!
February 29th, 2008 at 7:43 am
I love that beach photo! What are those red-orange blossoms on the beach? They really give the view a unique effect…
February 29th, 2008 at 11:50 am
my cousin owns an island in Guimaras. Soooo beautiful there…the sand is so fine and the water is so clear. The nearby small islands are owned by other people but we’re allowed to go island hopping. But they’re not that nice during the night. We were partying and singing one night and somebody from the nearby island shouted “mag patulog naman kayo!!!” hehehe funny.
February 29th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
nice nice (tweaked?) pictures!
i really like the red details / petals on the sand.
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:28 am
@Nina : Will be posting in the coming weeks. Medyo madaming backlog but I’ll surely post them
@Lagalog : Thanks Oggie. Those red petals are unusual on a beach kaya it caught my attention
@Nina : Thanks!
@Photo Cache : A bit hard to find but we did and will share it to you guys
@BW : It’s an enigma to me as well and some parts are still. Will explore more in the future
@Lino : Salamt lino. Will also go back there in the future
@Rayts : Haha! Maraming salamat coming from you.
@Barrycade : Thanks! Guimaras is a nice place to visit
@Shoshona : Thank you very much for that Award! Really appreciate it being part of your list.
@Eric : Guimaras seems nice, but it’s not that small an island compared to Siquijor. I thought it was but it was bigger than I expected and a lot of places to explore as well.
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:25 am
Ferdz, have you sold some of your prints as a mural? There’s a few prints I wouldn’t mind being a mural in my wall.
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
iloilo and guimaras is still an unknown place for me since I have not really explored much of these places especially in Guimaras which I haven’t gone to before.
Kung sa Iloilo naman, parati lang half day or one day and it really doesn’t give much time to look around. Of course, having the La Paz batchoy and trips to Miag-ao is a must.
March 3rd, 2008 at 5:32 pm
il going back to bacolod april 26 for an event. might be back to iloilo.guimaras on the 27th or baka mag dumaguete din ako
March 6th, 2008 at 11:25 am
ferdz nakakainggit ka!!! hehehe… love the buguskan falls pic..
thanks for sharing!