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Guimaras-Bike-Paradise

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July 13, 2014

Guimaras Island is well known for its agricultural crops, particularly mangoes, but more than just being the mango capital of the world, Guimaras has several tourist spots waiting to be explored. The Island is best suited for motorbikes and mountain bikes due to its geographical terrain. Therefore exploration of the Island Province is best done through cycling, an alternative mode of transportation that is environmentally beneficial. As a means for exploration, cycling is a refreshing alternative for discovering new tourist attractions off the beaten path. There is nothing like discovering a new waterfall, a new spring or a gem of a beach than finding it while astride a bicycle. What better way is there to promote this refreshing alternative to tourists for exploring an Island than to put up a bike tourism project. The establishment and management of the project “Guimaras: Bike Paradise of The Philippines” is held by two institutions- the Guimaras Provincial Local Government Unit and John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) as main proponent together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and bike associations who will provide the necessary technical assistance with due support from other stakeholders and surrounding communities.

This project is a key strategy to making Guimaras as one of the top tourist destinations both nationally and globally.