Balaan Bukid
Jordan, Guimaras
Balaan Bukid or Holy Mountain is a popular pilgrimage site in Jordan, Guimaras during Holy Week. But on any other day, it is an average 30-minute trek on a shady trail leading to one of the highest point in the island where the view of the sea separating Iloilo and Guimaras can be seen.
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A Budget Travelers Guide To Guimaras
Guimaras isn't just an island where you can find the sweetest mangoes. This is also a place of outstanding natural beauty: beaches, islets, springs and waterfalls are found all over. There's a bit of history and culture too so there's a little something for everybody. Guimaras is a good day trip destination from Iloilo or you can opt to stay on the island and explore its many wonders. Opting to stay will definitely bump up your budget but it allows you to see so much more.
Sights for the Budget Traveler
A number of attractions in Guimaras can be visited free of charge. If you want someon ... -
BIG Bacolod Iloilo Guimaras Trip
My BIG trip with Taty and Verjo was one of the most spontaneous trips I ever had. We literally have no itineraries and scheduled plans. We opt to be as spontaneous as possible.
DAY 1
The first thing we did when we arrived at Bacolod was eat haha. Chicken inasal in Bacolod is absolutely the best grilled chicken I ever tasted. It's best to eat at the Manokan Country. It is a strip of karinderia styled restos across the parking lot of SM Bacolod. They offer original Chicken inasal Bacolod for only P75.
We would like to also visit the neighboring provinces of Bacolod City, Iloilo and Gui ... -
Ruma De Balabago The Windmills And Balaan Bukid
One of my yearly rituals every holy week is to visit the "balaan bukid" for the station of the cross. But last year i added a few side trips with my friends.
Ever since college I always I make it a point to visit Balaan Bukid in observance of the Holy Week. For some maybe it's their way to pay tribute to Lord Jesus for all his sacrifices for the humankind but for me, it has another meaning. When my mother was battling with her life in the hospital when I was young, she dreamt of the grotto of Mama Mary behind the Chapel of Ave Maria Purisima at Balaan Bukid. She asked Mama Mary the way and ... -
Balaan Bukid Guimaras Holy Mountain With Breathtaking View
Balaan Bukid (Holy Mountain) located in the municipality of Jordan in Guimaras Province is a popular destination for local and foreign pilgrims. This sacred place gets most of its visitors during Holy Week.
Besides Holy Mountain's sacred function it is also a beautiful nature's wonder. A mountain provided with a nice dirt road path leading up to a hill with breathtaking view of Iloilo City. Perfect for a small one day trip for everyone at every time of the year.
So even if you are not a Catholic devotee Balaan Bukid is a place to go for those seeking a little bit of relaxation for your b ... -
Balaan Bukid
Balaan Bukid is a landmark in Guimaras known for being a pilgrimage site of Catholic devotees especially during the Holy Week. Alongside the trail to the top are 14 stations called "Way of the Cross," which depicts significant events in the life of Jesus Christ. Catholics visit Balaan Bukid to be reminded of the suffering Jesus gone through to save mankind.
Trekkers are rewarded a scenic view of Iloilo City and Jordan, Guimaras once they reach the top. Also on the summit of Balaan Bukid, is the Chapel of Ave Maria Purisima and a big cross, which can be seen as far as Iloilo City's coast. Th ... -
Meditating At Balaan Bukid
If you are an Ilonggo based in Iloilo City, you know exactly where to go during Holy Week. Well, this may not be 100% true nowadays because Ilonggos has widen its travel list. However, Balaan Bukid still tops the list.
Balaan Bukid is the summit with white cross visible at Iloilo City. Like I mentioned, it tops most Ilonggos must-to-go spot to meditate for the Holy Week. It is the nearest and the most accessible location for penitence for those living in the city. It only takes 20-30 minutes from Iloilo City Wharf to Jordan Wharf. Boat fare is just P13.00. The public transport operates from ...