Friday, March 6, 2009

Guimaras: Villa Igang




I discovered a paradise in the northern part of the municipality of Nueva Valencia in the island of Guimaras. It is just beside Puerto del Mar which is ran by John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (a local maritime college). Villa Igang offers varied cottages for local and foreign tourists to rent for long vacations. It is indeed a perfect spot for families, barkadas, and lovers.





One thing I love about Villa Igang is the view. It has less landscape which means it preserves its natural beauty. I love taking pictures in this kind of environment. It makes you feel closer to the nature.





Going there could be so easy. In just 4 kilometers from the town of Poblacion, Nueva Valencia, you can reach Villa Igang by taking a boat from Iloilo City to the wharf of Jordan then a jeepney ride for another 30 kilometers south-west. Jeeps are available from 5 in the morning to 7 in the evening but you can hire pedicabs or tricycles for Php150 to Php250.




You may hire a pump boat from Iloilo City directly to Villa Igang for about Php500 to Php800 per trip. It is cheaper if you are in a group. All you have to do is to learn the nature of negotiation and friendliness.


Discover it yourself!