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A Real Eco-Treat with Anilao’s Balunos Mountain Resort

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If you are looking to recharge and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul, the best way to do it is to unwind in the presence of Anilao’s natural greenery.

Wake up to the natural sounds of chirping birds and dreamy daylight in Balunos Mountain Resort if you want an express weekend getaway. The resort offers a secluded escape with zero traffic, air and noise pollution.


Balunos Mountain Resort is 13 kilometers or almost a thirty-minute single motorcycle ride away from the town proper. The resort nestles in the lush mountain barangay of Balunos, Sitio Manyakiya was developed as a home away from home for urbanites.

The residence of Mr. Edwin Rendaje Dangautan was fully developed into a nature resort in 2018. The area is rich in the plant life of all kinds. Apart from cozying up to the view of the Anilao’s hills, you can also go trekking to the nearby Mt. Manyakiya where one can get a full view of Anilao and its surrounding towns and Negros island.


Gather your closest friends and chill out in its adult pool at 5-7 feet deep, or just sit back and listen to the sounds of nature. If adventure and exploration are what you are after, the Balunos Mountain Resort offers modest accommodation, perfect for budget travelers.

Uproot yourself from the comfort of your homes and into a reclusive stay in this budget resort. You can find comfortable accommodation all at P250.00 per person overnight. There are two (2) rooms at six persons maximum each room at the second level of the resort; two (2) rooms at the rest-house area at three persons maximum for each room; at the third level is for 10 persons maximum.


With a built-in sound system in the pool area, you can even hold events here like small wedding, debut and baptismal. Although it may seem remote and far from your beloved city, it can exclusively hold up to a hundred persons maximum.

Living in the city and enduring the endless traffic and everyday routine can really take a toll on our mental stamina. Often, we find ourselves so mentally and physically drained that we crave for a quick getaway someplace where we can ease our mind and body and be disconnected from our reality, even if just for a little while.


In Balunos Mountain Resort visitors will find themselves embracing nature’s warmth – an uncommon feeling in the city. Your stay here is a unique and pleasant way to experience some of Anilao’s charm.

For more information, please contact 09182807809. Balunos Mountain Resort, a great place to embrace nature at its best.



The Fourth-Class municipality of Anilao is located in the northeastern portion of the province. It is 45.3 kilometers away from Iloilo City. It is bounded in the north by the town of San Enrique; the highest mountain of the town in the west; in the south by Barotac Nuevo; and the Guimaras Strait in the east. It has a total land area of 7, 538 hectares and is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.

Anilao is populated by 28, 684 (2015 Census on Population) Anilaonons. Market day is every Friday. It annually celebrates its Religious Fiesta every 22nd of May in honor of Sta. Rita de Casia.

To get to Anilao, one can take a van or bus at the new Ceres Terminal in Barangay Camalig, Jaro, Iloilo City.


A Weekend Haven at Orilla del Rio Inland Resort

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Alimodian, Iloilo is a quiet town packed with great natural and historical attractions. It features amazing sites, views, and landscapes that are surprisingly diverse, with remote upland barangays, rice paddies, tumbling waterfalls and vegetable plantations.

A network of small barangay roads will take visitors to the town’s newest inland resort situated in Barangay Taban Manguining, 2.5 kilometers from the town center. It is a peaceful resort where guests will surely have an enjoyable time without too much noise.


The Orilla del Rio Inland Resort will surely give visitors a simple but unforgettable resort experience.It is an ideal point of excursion for backpackers and solo travelers looking for ease of access to the best sites in Alimodian.


Upon arrival, guests will somehow have a glimpse of what the inland resort has to offer. Its ambiance exudes cleanliness and simplicity. It has landscapes that are well-trimmed and the pool water is fresh and clean with the parking space sufficient for quite a number of guests.


The primary offering of the resort is its large swimming pool for adults at 3-5 feet deep, and a kiddie pool only about two (2) feet deep. The pools give you a relaxing feeling even if you are just watching it from your cottage.


There are facilities to meet most budgets. The cottages are not that expensive so guests do not have to worry about spending too much. There are eight (8) open bamboo-made cottages and 14 umbrella huts surrounding the pool.


For overnight stay, there are reasonably priced fan and air-conditioned bamboo huts that can accommodate eight people maximum. There is a pavilion that could handle 300 maximum people for weddings, conferences, birthdays, baptismal, and company events.


So, for those who would like to experience a worthwhile getaway in a not so far-flung inland resort from the city, Orilla del Rio Inland Resort is a good option to choose. For more information, please contact Miss Issabela Alonsabe at 09493689187.

Alimodian is a Third-Class municipality situated south-central of the province. It is 24.6 kilometers away from Iloilo City. The town is bounded in the north by the province of Antique; in the east by thetowns of Maasin and Cabatuan, Iloilo; in the south by San Miguel, Iloilo and in the west by Leon, Iloilo. It has a total land area of 14, 480 hectares and politically subdivided into 51 barangays.

Alimodian is populated by 34, 408 (2015 Census on Population) Alimodianons. Market day is every Tuesdays and Sundays. It annually celebrates its Religious Fiesta every 22nd of September in honor of St. Thomas of Villanova.

To get to Alimodian, one can take a jeepney or van at the ALEOSAN Transport Terminal at El 98 Street, Mandurriao, Iloilo City or at the ALEOSAN Transport Terminal in Barangay HIbao-an, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.












An Unforgettable Farm Experience at Pallon Farm in San Enrique

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San Enrique, Iloilo is a truly tranquil and peaceful town guaranteed to help you relax, slow down and connect with nature. Visit small scale farms— sugar cane and rice fields, corn, water buffalo and more. Meet happy, smiling people and enjoy their local cuisine.

Amidst the bustling and progressive city pulsating with modern life, Pallon Farm is a special haven for those who long for the solitude and enjoyment while communing with nature. Where the ambiance will surely soothe the senses and calm your nerves, allowing you to achieve one of the best farm holidays of your life.


Pallon Farm, a privately-owned farm in Barangay Bantayan is one of the unique places in Iloilo where you can come to recharge in beautiful scenery with peaceful silence in the farm fields.


Only four (4) kilometers from the town center, Pallon Farm will remind you of a simple yet happy life. This 1.5 hectares developed area of the farm has a fishpond framed by fruit-bearing trees such as rambutan, lanzones and chico and offers fruit-picking activities when in season.


For the kids, it offers dove and tilapia feeding, egg harvesting and an area for native pigs.
Though not yet on full scale but ostrich farming is another unique type of farming being introduced on the farm. It stands out of the box from the usual cow, chicken, pig and goat farming. Children can also enjoy feed the ostrich.

For the millennials, the farm also offers leisure spots which are not only worthy of visiting but are also Instagrammable. There are 10 areas on the farm that are a sure favorite picture-perfect spot. Its unique details, ambiance, and warm pastel colors will surely lure visitors to capture candid moments and Instagram-worthy photos. These areas are perfect for kids and kids-at-heart. Have fun posing and bring a fun vibe to your Instagram feed.


The farm has fascinating spaces made out of recycled materials for visitors to enjoy. It has recycled chairs, tables, and benches from metal scrap. Used tires, painted can create gardens for chilling out, and they can be molded into different seating arrangements. Certain pieces or parts of machinery, cars, tools, frames, and other items get old, worn out, or used up. Instead of throwing them away, the owner takes these parts and recycle them into wonderful works of art. Thanks to the remarkable ingenuity of Mr. Eugene Pallon who makes sure nothing is put to waste.


For family or a group of 20 people maximum, a bamboo cottage is available for day-time use. It has a canteen and a memorabilia board.

Pallon Farm is a welcoming, unique tourism attraction comprised of friendly people, the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene and Chona Pallon, running and working in the farm made sure that their organic and sustainable farm will not only put San Enrique in the tourism map of the province but will also provide food and jobs to the local people. A simple farm with heartfelt service to the community.

How amazing it is to be submerged and take part in the real farm life. A breath of fresh air in the hustle and bustle of life.The farm’s fresh and clean rural surroundings and its proximity to Passi City also have many interesting places to visit where you will enjoy the sites of the district.

For more information, please contact Mr. Eugene Baldonado Pallon at 09214022442 or Mrs. Chona Panes Pallon at 09293462015. You may want to visit their Facebook account at Eugene Baldonado.

The Third-Class municipality of San Enrique is situated in the north-central portion of the province and is 54 kilometers from Iloilo City via the Passi City route. It is bounded in the north by Passi City; in the south by Dingle; the east by Banate and Barotac Viejo and; west by Duenas. It has a total land area of 8, 772 hectares and is politically subdivided into 28 barangays. The town is populated by 33, 911 (2015 Census on Population) San Enriquenhons.

To get to the town, busses via Passi City are available daily at the new Ceres Terminal in Barangay Camalig, Jaro, Iloilo City.


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