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The island is situated in the town of Lawi, Guimaras, specifically in Barangay Lawi. It is a white-sand-beach islet located in front of Sitio Lusay, where the Marine Reserve Area of Jordan is located.

by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012

The island is situated in the town of Lawi, Guimaras, specifically in Barangay Lawi. It is a white-sand-beach islet located in front of Sitio Lusay, where the Marine Reserve Area of Jordan is located. There are no available overnight cottages or picnic huts in this area. The beach on the island is ideal for swimming. The place is good for family and friends bonding. The unspoiled water on the beach is very clear and clean. It is most visited by local people especially during summer. Visitors will surely love to dip in the cool water of the sea. It brings a sense of freshness to everyone!

Activities that can be Done at the Area

  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Snorkeling
  • Trekking
  • Beach sports
  • Photography
  • Wind Surfing

Enjoy your trip!

Where to Stay

  • 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

  • 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

 Where to Shop

  • OLP-Trappist Monastery - San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras.
  • Guimaras Trade & Information Center - Located at Pasalubong Center, Provincial Capitol, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras.
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Enterprise  (Contemplative Outreach to the Poor, Inc.) - Located at the Old Site, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Guimaras Best Pasalubong Center - Located at New Site, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Genned-Up Pasalubong Center - Located at New Site, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras

Accessibility

Iloilo City is the gateway to Guimaras. Guimaras can be reached by air and boat from Manila and other origins, 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.

Check the Guimaras Official Website for more informations about the transportation schedules and locations.

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