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La Paz
ℹ️Practical info — La Paz
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Plan your visit between April and May to catch the peak season of the famous Guimaras mangoes.
- Check the tide charts if you want to visit the sandbars; they are only visible during low tide.
- Rent a boat for island hopping directly from the local piers in La Paz for the best rates.
- Bring plenty of cash in small denominations, as there are no ATMs in this rural area.
🍽 Food
The sweetest mangoes in the world, buy them directly from stalls along the main road.
A unique island specialty that tastes surprisingly good; found in larger cafes nearby.
Caught locally and cooked over charcoal right on the beach.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The ultimate place for fresh mangoes and dried mango delicacies.
Look for baskets and bags woven from local palm leaves (pitogo).
A very quiet area with wooden boardwalks, great for birdwatching.
A secluded beach area that is often empty and has total tranquility.
Water temperature…
La Paz is located in the municipality of Nueva Valencia on Guimaras Island and is a true sanctuary for nature lovers. The highlight is the Baras Balabag Sandbar, a strip of brilliant white sand that emerges from the turquoise waters only during low tide. Himal-os Beach gives a serene atmosphere with crystal-clear waters convenient for snorkeling, while the Kaliruhan area is known for its dense mangrove forests and hidden coves. Guimaras is world-famous for its mangoes, regarded as the sweetest in the world, and La Paz is the well-suited place to taste them directly from the local farms. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and a rugged coastline dotted with small islets. Travel usually involves taking a boat from Iloilo City to Jordan Wharf, followed by a tricycle or jeepney ride across the island to the southern part where La Paz is situated.
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- Highlights: Taklong Lighthouse · Kaliruhan · Baras Balabag Sandbar
- Nearby: Tando (8 km)
- Population: ~2.024 (2017)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 96 | 68 | 60 | 60 | 175 | 298 | 344 | 317 | 279 | 277 | 165 | 175 |
Geography
Facts
- Province: Guimaras, Philippines
- Municipality: Nueva Valencia
- Main Sight: Baras Balabag Sandbar
- Local Specialty: Sweetest Mangoes
- Beaches: Himal-os, Kaliruhan
- Activities: Snorkeling, Island Hopping
- Currency: Philippine Peso
- Access: Boat from Iloilo City
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