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The Relaxing Ambiance of Roca Encantada


The historical site of Roca Encantada is a part of the heritage of the province of Guimaras, as being within its walls offers an enlightening trip to the past. With a great view of the surrounding coastline, islands and sea, this house still stands as a splendid vantage point from which one can better appreciate the beauty of Guimaras.

by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012
The Relaxing Ambiance of Roca Encantada

The historical site of Roca Encantada is a part of the heritage of the province of Guimaras, as being within its walls offers an enlightening trip to the past.  With a great view of the surrounding coastline, islands and sea, this house still stands as a splendid vantage point from which one can better appreciate the beauty of Guimaras.
A summer house owned by the Lopez family built in 1910 on top of a huge rock. It overlooked the legendary islets of the seven sins or the Siete Pecados with the 18th century lighthouse built on one of the islet and at on the other side is the two miles beach area of El Retiro Beach Park. The National Historical Institute declared it as a historical house on August 14, 2002. This summer house was already renovated and reclaimed for easy access to the main land.

Where to Stay

Here is a list of hotels and inns for your stay in the province:

  • Shirven Hotel - San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Pine Haven Hotel - Islander Village, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Small Wings Pension Inn - San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Miewa Pension House - Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras
  • OLP-Trappist Monastery Guest House - San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Guisi Heritage Cottage - Dolores, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Where to dine

Here is a list of some of the restaurants, bars and cafes located in the city:

  • NVDS Refreshment/ Tita Nels Refreshment - Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras
  • Gladys Refreshment (Carinderia & Videoke) - Rizal, Jordan
  • Paul and Michelle Kitchenette - Rizal, Jordan
  • Toms Place Bar and Refreshment - Hoskyn, Jordan
  • Dans Batchoy - Rizal & San Miguel, Jordan
  • Victors Restaurant 7 Fastfood Center - San Miguel, Jordan
  • Sa Payaw Seafood Grill - San  Miguel, Jordan

How to  get  there

Iloilo City is the gateway to Guimaras. Guimaras can be reached by air or boat from Manila via Iloilo City and by pumpboat in Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. The island province is 20-30 minutes by motorboat or ferry boat from Parola, Ortiz, Muelle Loney or Lapuz wharves in Iloilo City. Direct travel to Guimaras is possible by light planes, which can land at the Guimaras Feeder Airport.

Jeepney and tricycles are also available as a mode of transportation when touring the province from one town to another.

Please check the Guimaras official website for more information about the transportation schedules and locations.

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