Guisi Lighthouse is a ruin of an 18th century Spanish parola located at the Guisi Point of Barangay Dolores in Nueva Valencia. Known as Faro de Punta Luzaran, it is the second oldest lighthouse in the Philippines. Upon arrival, I was accompanied by my driver who also served as my tour guide inside the property. A "Welcome" sign written on a fish-shaped board at the entrance greeted us. Entrance fee is P10 per person only.
This station is on Guimaras Island, marking the southern entrance to Iloilo. The lighthouse, a 17.5 m (58 ft) octagonal cylindrical tower, was completed in 1896. It appears similar to the Cabo Bojeador and Cabo Engano lights. The entire light station is in ruins; the lantern is gone from the tower and the roof is gone from the 1-storey stone keeper’s house.
“ Although I'm not a history buff, I was amazed by this historical site. It feels enriching that just close to where I used to live, discovering this Spanish structure made me learn new significant historical insights about Guimaras that I had not known all those years ago.”
At some time after 1920, the light was replaced by what the current list describes only as 38 ft (11.5m) hourglass-shaped metal tower. (Description: Painted white, focal plane 34 m (111 ft), white flash every 15 seconds, no lantern.)
Number 12 lighthouse is listed in the 27 major Spanish Lighthouses of the Philippines (in the order listed by Faros Espanoles de Ultramar).
Location
Guisi, Dolores, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.
Where to Stay
Shirven Hotel
Location: San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Pine Haven Hotel
Location: Islander Village, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Small Wings Pension Inn
Location: San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Miewa Pension House
Location: Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras
OLP-Trappist Monastery Guest House
Location: San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Guisi Heritage Cottage
Location: Dolores, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Where to Dine
NVDS Refreshment/ Tita Nels Refreshment
Location: Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras
Gladys Refreshment (Carinderia & Videoke)
Location: Rizal, Jordan
Paul and Michelle Kitchenette
Location: Rizal, Jordan
Toms Place Bar and Refreshment
Location: Hoskyn, Jordan
Dans Batchoy
Location: Rizal & San Miguel, Jordan
Victors Restaurant 7 Fastfood Center
San Miguel, Jordan
Sa Payaw Seafood Grill
Location: San Miguel, Jordan
How to Get There
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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