Are you looking for an experience, that brings together culture, heritage and authentic Ilonggo cuisine?
Is YES, then do drop by Camiña Balay nga Bato.
A trip to Camiña is like a step back in time (Oh don't worry there is no "mumu").
We were amazed at the well preserved house, built more than 100 years ago .
The good condition of the house and all the antique furniture is wonderful ~ and hard not to admire.
Guided tours are offered at P150/pax inclusive of their special tsokolate (honestly one of the best I have had).
Thick hot tsokolate batirol!
If you are travelling in a group of 5 or more, you may want to try the tour package with tsokolate and pancit molo or take a full lunch. Alas, we had to settle for just the "tsokolate" since it was just me and hubby. But from the pictures I have seen on their website, food looks delicious.
Taken from Camina Balay nga Bato FB page.
Camiña Balay nga Bato is located at 20 Osmeña Street and is open Mondays-Sunday 8am to 6pm.
To go there you can take the jeepney going to Oton and alight near Plaza Arevalo. For a more convenient transportation, I suggest taking a cab, this would cost you roughly P150 and will take you there faster.
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Taken from Camina Balay nga Bato FB page.
You may also want to check the rest of our adventure to beautiful Iloilo and captivating Guimaras:
Part I - GUIMARAS - ILOILO TRIP
Part II - GUIMARAS - ILOILO TRIP
Will look back on your posts for an Iloilo IT!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this!!
Thanks for dropping Didi.
DeleteWow! This makes me want to go to Iloilo now. really! :) Di bale someday.. Guimaras also is on my list also.. Sana sana.. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to Iloilo, a Guimaras sidetrip (at least a day) is a must. It is just 15 minutes by ferry from Iloilo.
Deletei love visiting places like this, mental note for my next trip to iloilo! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sis! Yes it was nice. I love heritage tour myself.
DeleteWe've never been to Iloilo... But, have heard na a lot of nice stories about the place.. Good on you! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Millie, yup, I was happy to take this trip with hubby. It was nice and very romantic "wink-wink".
DeleteI'd include this in my bucket list. We went to Iloilo 2 years ago but we were not able to visit this heritage site.
ReplyDeleteWe were only there for a day, so I had to choose where to go. We missed alot of places. We hope to be back soon.
DeleteHope that I can visit IloIlo too, I really want to go to Guimaras
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, i fell in love with Guimaras. It it a hidden gem waiting to be polished. The beaches are pristine and virgin... Iloilo meanwhile is a charming melt of the old and new.... , oh plus the mangoes are GREAT!!!
DeleteThat chocolate drink made me crave for something chocolatey. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of Iloilo. I've been there once but for a work trip so I didn't enjoy much.
ReplyDeleteHi Sis, i wasn't kidding when I said it is one of the best I have had.
DeleteNice house- sure will have this on my next Iloilo trip.-MacySantos
ReplyDeleteHi Macy, thanks for dropping by. The place is awesome. The owners did a good job preserving the place. I bet food is great too. Ilonggos are wonderful cooks, too bad it was only me and hubby, the minimum for a compete lunch/dinner set up is 10 pax.
DeleteGood thing this house is preserved and maintained. Made us appreciate our history and culture.
ReplyDeleteHi Sis, it was a nice and educational experience. One other place were we had so much historical appreciation was in our trip to Las Casas in Bataan.
DeleteSharing here our Las Casas trip...
http://juvyann19.blogspot.com/2013/02/las-casas-filipinas-de-acuzar-step-back.html
Looks like the house has some great history. I hope I can visit one of these days.
ReplyDeleteYes pretty awesome place. And well preserved too.
DeleteThe place looks lovely. I love visiting old houses :)
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