Events and Culture

The Lopez Heritage House or Mansion de Lopez, popularly known as Nelly's Gardens, is a national heritage house built in 1928 by Ilonggo statesman Don Vicente Lopez and his wife, Doña Elena Hofileña. The mansion was named after the couple's eldest daughter, Nelly Lopez y Hofileña. On March 28, 2004, it was declared as a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute. The house and its 4 hectares (9.9 acres) property are open for public tours and events.

This monument near the Iloilo River is dedicated to the "Father of the Philippine Sugar Industry", who was appointed as the British vice-consul to Iloilo on June 11, 1856. During his term, the sugar industry flourished as he was appointed at the onset of the city's international trade.

Muelle Loney refers to both Iloilo’s River Wharf and the street at the western side of the river. It was named after Britanic Majesty’s Vice-Consul Nicholas Loney, who is considered as the “Father of the Philippine Sugar Industry” and played an important role in central-role in the birth of the province's sugar industry in the 1800s to 1900s. Today, it serves as a port for inter-island vessels.

Housed in the Old Ynchausti y Compania Building, the museum has thirteen galleries that present the rich history of Philippine economy. It is the first museum of its kind in the country.

Balay Na Bato is a mid-1800s ancestral house that offers guided tours and traditional delicacies such as Pancit Molo (a noodle dish) and tsokolate e (traditional hot chocolate).

Founded in 1972, Our Lady of the Philippines Monastery is the only Trappist monastery in the Philippines. They are known for their Trappist Monastic Products, which include fruit jams like pineapple and mango jams made by the monks and sold in their shop and other local stores. The monastery is also available for retreats.

This operational wind farm spans 14 kilometers that runs along 4 barangays and started out with 27 wind turbines. Aside from providing renewable energy, the farm has become a tourist attraction.

Roca Encantada or "Enchanted Rock" is known for the 1910 heritage mansion built by the Lopez Clan in honor of Dona Presentacion Hofilena Lopez. It overlooks the beachfront that opens out to the Iloilo Strait.

This 18th century Spanish colonial lighthouse is one of the stunning historical landmarks of Guimaras. It is located in a natural enclave filled with rock formations, tropical foliage and clear waters.

The Pitstop infuses Guimaras' famous mangoes into their dishes. Specialties include mango pizza, mango bulalo (beef stew), and pork adobo with a twist.