Morning — South Iloilo Tour

Hop on a jeepney to Iloilo southern coast, where many of the province’s most
exquisite centuries-old churches can be found. A morning visit is
recommended if you want to take photos of the churches’ facade under the
best light. Go the whole stretch to the southernmost town, San Joaquin, or
skip to the main course — the Miagao Church, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.

8:30am — San Joaquin

Transport from Iloilo City to San Joaquin — Cross the street from the Rizal St.
entrance of La Paz Market and ride a “Jaro Liko” jeep to University of San
Agustin along General Luna St. (P8 fare). Then, ride a “Villa/Arevalo” jeep and
drop off at the jeepney stop near Iloilo Supermart Molo (P8 fare). Ride a “San
Joaquin” jeep to San Joaquin town (P60; 45 minutes). Drop off at San Joaquin
Cemetery

10AM — San Joaquin Cemetery

Ride tricycle (motorized rickshaw) from the cemetery to the town proper — P7
fare; less than 5 minutes.

San Joaquin Church

10:45am — Miagao

Transport from San Joaquin to Miagao — Walk (5 minutes) or ride trisikad

(cycle rickshaw; P7 fare) to the highway intersection. Ride a “Miag-ao” or “San
Joaquin” jeepney to Miagao town (P10 to P15 fare; 15 to 20 minutes). Drop off
at Miagao Church.

11:30am — Lunch

Have a meal break on your way back to the city. Here are some options in
different towns you will be passing by: Sulu Gardens in Miagao, South Park
Grill in Guimbal, Allan’s Talabahan in Oton. They are conveniently located
along the highway. You can also eat at Villa Beach in Iloilo City. Tatoy’s
Manokan and Seafood, Breakthrough or Erning’s Lechon are the top choices.
To get to Villa Beach. Ride a “Villa/Arevalo” jeep from Arevalo District Plaza.
The jeepney stop is located on the other side of the plaza, beside
the IloiloSupermart Arevalo Branch or the covered gym. You may ask the
locals if you are having trouble finding it.

Ride jeepney to Iloilo City — You can also make a few stops & visit more
churches that you will be passing by. All jeepneys follow the same route, so
you can hop on and off easily. Once you reach the city boundary you will be
dropped off at Mohon Terminal, where you can ride a “Villa/Arevalo” jeep to
the city center.

Optional photo stops — Guimbal Church, Guimbal Plaza, Tigbauan Church

1:30pm — Villa de Arevalo and Molo

On your way back to the city, drop off at Camiña Balay nga Bato for a tour of
the heritage house capped with an invigorating taste of native hot tsokolate.
Proceed to Molo District Plaza, where you can find Molo Church, and then
explore the many sights of Plaza Libertad in the City Proper District.

Camiña Balay nga Bato — Camiña Balay nga Bato is located a couple of
meters away from the Arevalo District Plaza, along the highway. Tour rates:
P150 per person including house tour and tsokolate tasting, P200 per person
including house tour, tsokolate, and pancit molo tasting.

Ride “Villa/Arevalo” jeep to Molo Plaza — P8 fare

Molo Plaza

Molo Mansion

Molo Church

2:30PM — Iloilo City Proper

From Plaza Libertad, walk down Calle Real, now known as JM Basa Street,
for a stroll down memory lane. During the era of Iloilo’s booming sugar
industry up until the 1980s, Calle Real was the commercial and shopping
center of the city. Many of the city’s heritage commercial buildings and
monuments can still be seen along this historic road. Then, ride a jeep to the
Arroyo fountain fronting the Old IloiloProvincial Capitol and walk your way to
Museo Iloilo, one of the city’s iconic landmarks.
Museo Iloilo, the first government-sponsored museum outside Manila.

Ride “Villa/Arevalo” Jeep to General Luna Street (P8 fare). Drop off at
University of San Agustin Jeepney Stop. Ride “SM City Proper” jeep to Plaza
Libertad (P8 fare).

Plaza Libertad

San Jose Church

Iloilo City Hall — Enter the city gallery on the first floor of the Iloilo City Hall
building and request a tour of the rooftop to get a nice overlooking view
of Iloilo City and Guimaras Island.

Iloilo Customs House / Aduana building — Found along the Iloilo River. Follow
the street beside the Freedom Grandstand.

Calle Real — Walk along JM Basa Street to The International Hotel Building
(corner of JM Basa and Guanco Streets) or walk all the way to the Plazoleta
Gay (rotunda with the obelisk monument in the center).

Ride “Jaro CPU” jeep to the Arroyo Fountain located in front of the
Old IloiloProvincial Capitol building — P8 fare

Arroyo Fountain

Old Iloilo Provincial Capitol

Museo Iloilo — P30 entrance fee

4pm — Jaro

Continue to Jaro District, where you can find many old ancestral houses in
addition to visiting the Jaro Cathedral and Belfry.

Jaro Belfry located across the street from the cathedral.

Ride “Jaro CPU” jeep to Jaro Plaza

Optional stopovers: Nelly Garden (Lopez “white” house) — A tour of the

house needs prior reservations. You can only take photos from the
street. Sanson y Montinola Antillian House — Not open to the public but you
can also take photos from the street.
Jaro Cathedral and Belfry

Casa Mariquit — Found along a narrow alleyway beside Shell Gas Station,
near PRC Regional Office. Go inside and look for the caretakers of the house.
No entrance fee is charged but tipping the caretakers is expected after the
tour.

Ride “Jaro CPU” jeep from the jeepney stop located on the other side of Jaro
Plaza, in front of Andoks (P8 fare). Drop off at Lizares Mansion (now the
Angelicum School).

Lizares Mansion

5:30pm — Mandurriao & Iloilo Nightlife

Spend your late afternoon with a leisurely sunset stroll along the Iloilo River
Esplanade and then treat yourself to a nice dinner at Smallville Complex,
Plazuela de Iloilo or Iloilo Business Park by Megaworld, which are
among Iloilo’s best dining strips.

Ride “Leganes” jeep to Benigno Aquino Avenue (Diversion Road). Drop off at
the entrance of Iloilo River Esplanade

Iloilo River Esplanade — The best views are at the middle of the esplanade.

Dinner at Smallville, Plazuela de Iloilo or Iloilo Business Park by Megaworld —

These areas offer a wide variety of dining options from the local flavors to
international cuisines. Choose among these top options:

Punot — Riverside Boardwalk, Smallville Complex.

Ramboy’s — Riverside Boardwalk, Smallville Complex.

Bauhinia — The Avenue, Smallville Complex

Ponsyon — Plazuela de Iloilo.

Samurai — Diversion Road; Beside Diversion21 Hotel

Farm to Table — Iloilo Business Park.

Dova — Iloilo Business Park.