21/09/2025
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Think Guimaras and you probably picture sun-ripened mangoes and white-clear water beaches. Great โ but thatโs only the opening act. A roadtrip across this small island threads together dramatic coastlines, living history, and an eye-catching wind farm that makes for a truly different kind of island adventure.
Head inland toward San Lorenzo and youโll meet rows of towering turbines on rolling hills โ the Guimaras (San Lorenzo) wind farm is a major renewable-energy project and an unexpectedly photogenic stop for sunrise or sunset shots.
Balance that modern silhouette with a dose of history at Guisi Lighthouse: the evocative Spanish-era light station perched on limestone cliffs gives you sea views, a short hike, and a reminder of the islandโs maritime past. Itโs a great contrast to the turbines and a perfect spot for slow, moody photos.
Of course the coast still calls. From wide coastal roads you can drop down to quiet coves and take a boat to Taklong Marine Reserve โ its clear waters, coral gardens and sandbars reward anyone who packs snorkel gear. Combine snorkeling with short island hops and mangrove walks for a varied day on the water.
What makes Guimaras a roadtrip gem is the ride itself: wide, low-traffic coastal roads that invite detours, slow drives and plenty of pull-over photo stops between Jordan, Buenavista and the islandโs southern points. Plan a loop and youโll see why the island is as much about the journey as the stops.
Drive for turbines, linger for history, dive for reefs โ and eat mangoes along the way. Guimaras is compact but surprisingly varied: a single roadtrip can mix eco-tourism, heritage, beach time and easy-going island life into one memorable loop.
