Rico Beach in Alubihod

Posted by admin on March 17th, 2006 at Guimaras, Summer Hot Spots

The Rico Beach is just one of the several beach front resorts in Brgy. Alubihod of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. My grandfather (my mother’s side) owns it and it’s now being managed by my uncle who’s the youngest of my mom’s 7 siblings.

The whole area used to be called just Alubihod. However, when residents of the area who are all relatives to the first and second degree made good fortune in making a living out of it, partitions were constructed and names were attached on patches of land fronting the beach — the Raymen Beach and the Rico Beach, among others.

Although the Rico beach resort is the smallest in terms of land area and the least developed, it had a huge boulder (or a mountain) bordering it on the east side and it has been developed on a certain degree to host 3 cottages on its slope.

I have long been wanting to construct a small hut on one of the inner slopes to serve as my vacation house whenever I visit Guimaras but it has been pushed back many times due to other more urgent priorities.

Alubihod is among the most popular destination place by the locals, including visitors from neighboring province of Iloilo and Bacolod. They call it “the poor man’s Boracay”, as the place is easy to reach, cheap food and accomodations. You can get a multi-purpose hut for Php350 or an overnight cottage for Php700.

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46 Responses to “Rico Beach in Alubihod”

Eric » March 18th, 2006 at 7:27 pm

Abe!!!

na miss ko na ang guimaras! i wasnt able to drop by last january due to very tight sched. I ll drop by alubihod when i go back to bacolod this october. heheh.

Abe Olandres » March 24th, 2006 at 2:13 am

When la last nakakadto to?

ericd001 » March 27th, 2006 at 12:46 am

my last trip was January 2005. I might not even push through my october plans.. i might be going to Davao, for the Kadayawan Festival, then proceed to Kidapawan, North Cotabato ths August..

iss ko na alubihod, the Trappist monasteries, and the mango plantations eheheh

nikki lou » March 28th, 2006 at 10:14 am

hey abe! thanks for the info. i might go to alubihod next week. would you know where can I get accommodation details? thanks.

Paul » May 9th, 2006 at 11:57 am

Hi there! anybody knows the contact number of Rico Beach or other beach resorts in Alubihod? Raymens is already fully booked and I was hoping I can make reservations anywhere there. Please help. Thanks!

sarj » June 6th, 2006 at 9:57 am

hi, do you have contact nos. for alubihod beach resorts?
we’re going to iloilo on july 1-5,2006. please help.

thanks

Paul » June 6th, 2006 at 10:50 am

I was able to go to Alubihod beach last May 20 to 22 during their Guimaras Manggahan Festival. Luckily I was able to get Raymen’s and Freelance’s numbers except Rico’s. We made reservation at Freelance since Raymen’s was fully booked that time. I have their numbers if you want.

sarj » June 13th, 2006 at 1:27 pm

hi paul, yes can i have their contact no. please? you may send it to sarahtayaba@yahoo.com

thanks!

sarj

shey » June 26th, 2006 at 5:51 pm

elow abe,
im planing 2 go 2 alubihod 1st or 2nd week of july 2006. its my 1st time kc.. ask lng po room rates xa resort ng uncle u. tnx. more power..

shey » June 26th, 2006 at 5:54 pm

abe,
paki email na lng tata_tordesillas@yahoo.com tnx tlga.. xcited 2 go der. tnx tlga..

Cha » June 28th, 2006 at 3:53 pm

My husband and I will go to Guimaras on july 6 to 9. We wish to stay in alubihod.. can you give me contact nos. so i can make booking reservation. Thanks.

shey » June 29th, 2006 at 12:49 pm

elow abe,
tnx xa rply.. im planing 2 stay der 5 days.. waaah… 700 bucks tlga ung overnyt cottage? d na yata me mkauwi nyan. joke.. tnx tlga..

Paul » July 1st, 2006 at 9:41 am

Freelance Resort : 09203029757 look for Anne
Raymen’s Resort: 09185207271
Villa Igang / Puerto del Mar – 09263753634

I suggest you book at Raymen’s, they have decent accomodations there if you’re just gonna stay at Alubihod beach.

We also stayed at Villa Igangs, I suggest you go there if you want serenity, nature and lots of privacy, have them tour you at their water sports complex, camping site and do a boating trip to the guimaras islands, its worth the visit if you’re into the off-the-beaten-path type of travel. I would definitely recommend it. Make sure you bring extra batteries and a charger for that digicam coz I’m sure you’ll love the view there.

Cha » July 4th, 2006 at 9:34 am

Thanks a lot! We are already booked at Villa Igang. =)

Shirly » July 18th, 2006 at 3:56 pm

This is a cool website, and very informative too!
We’re booked for Iloilo on Aug 11 to 13, and might go to
Guimaras
Any tips for first-timers like us? Accomodations? Activities to try out? Food? Basta, anything that is affordable.

toe toe » August 14th, 2006 at 3:29 pm

hi. im interested to go to guimaras. can i have your rates and directions on how to go there? thanks

joy » August 15th, 2006 at 10:38 am

magandang araw sa lahat, try nyo ring mag stay sa villa igang resort near alubihod, maganda rin ang accomdtion nila,
just contact this no. f you u want to vsit thier resort.
Villa Igang/ Puerto del Mar
09263753634

Paul » August 22nd, 2006 at 3:45 pm

Guys, i’m really saddened by the news of the oil spill in Guimaras. I was lucky enough to see how beautiful the beaches and the islands were just this summer before it got struck by this tragedy. It might take a long time to completely rehabilitate it due to the extent of damage not only to nature, but especially to the livelihood of the residents there. They’re one of the warmest and most hospitable people that you can meet and yet they don’t deserve this. I hope everybody will do their share to help them on this time of crisis.

MeRyLL » September 4th, 2006 at 3:21 pm

hmmmm… my heart bleeds for those people who are greatly affected by oil spill.. especially in tando.. for me it’s the best spot in guimaras.. it’s like alubihod minus the cottages and the crowd.. If you want to enjoy a great outdoor and nature experience in the coastlines of nueva valencia, try island trailing from guise to tando.. its a one day trek wherein you can swim from one islet to another.. it’s heck one of my memorable experience last summer.;)

Ruby » September 6th, 2006 at 8:41 pm

Hi Abe,

I went to your uncle’s beach last thu. It was great. I wouldn’t have known about it had I not been to your blog. Thanks so much.

Ruby » September 6th, 2006 at 8:42 pm

Hi Abe,

I went to your uncle’s beach last thu. It was great. I wouldn’t have known about it had I not been to your blog. I wanted to text you then but globe does not have a signal in the area. Thanks so much.

che » October 13th, 2006 at 11:14 am

hi abe! it was so nice to see ur blog. sana mgawan nio n rin ng website ung raymen’s. kindly send me the details re raymen’s. we’ll be going there this coming November. first tym po s guimaras. hope to hear from u soon. tnx. chemmed@gmail.com

tnx! excited n ko!

anonymous » November 24th, 2006 at 11:30 am

hi there…..do you have the contact number of Raymen Beach Resort? Thanks a lot…

Jaymon Manlangit » April 18th, 2007 at 9:48 am

I like Guimaras…..thats why pupunta kami dfyan this summer…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jaymon Manlangit » April 18th, 2007 at 9:51 am

GuimaRAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL iSLAND…….

vanzz » May 2nd, 2007 at 4:13 pm

gud day!.. anybody knows the contact number of rico beach resort.. pls post.. thank you gd..

mhuyhen » June 1st, 2007 at 12:56 am

hi abe,

i’m planning to go to guimaras on june 11. i read about the beaches of your relatives. pls. give me contact number & email of the owners so i can ask for the rates and we might reserve there.

thanks a lot!

areza » July 2nd, 2007 at 11:13 am

hi!
my friend and i are going to bacolod this 20th-22nd. i was wondering if we can squeeze a trip to any of the resorts that you have mentioned, we’re thinking of an overnight stay before going home on the 22nd.
mejo err..distance/geographically challenged ako eh , are these resorts far from bacolod?
and is there a site where we check the rates and accomodations?
tenk u po~

areza » July 2nd, 2007 at 11:13 am

oops

*can check the rates

remar » August 14th, 2007 at 2:41 am

Hi,
We are going for a holiday on December to January to the Phils.
My Mom is planning to give me a bday party and wants to stay overnight in Alubihod. We were there so many times we like the place especially Rico Beach, actually my dad is the kumpare of the owner. Our problem is, theres no cottage to accomodate us all to stay overnight except to go stay at Raymens. i wish someday they can build cottages even just a nipa hut (Which I pefer) for vacationers to stay.

Cherrylyn » October 6th, 2007 at 7:56 pm

wish to be there soon..

Cherrylyn » October 6th, 2007 at 7:59 pm

Id like to get more info and details…I plan to go there as soon as on my semestral break…….

darlz.... » October 11th, 2007 at 5:05 pm

i really agree that alubihud is really a paradise. i’ve been in that place during the time that it is not yet that developed. In those time i was able to see the beauty of the place. then years later i went back and be amazed of the improvement of the place. it was really such a wonderful experience being in that paradise….

anne » March 23rd, 2008 at 9:00 pm

we enjoyed our vacation at Guimaras Island. We tried booking at Baras Beach Resort (a serene place), Villa Igang(blessed with 3 caves) and Valle Verde(spring water). Everything’s cheap… We missed the 65 kl lapu-lapu at SEAFDEC and Rufina the dog at Baras Beach resort.

Joannie » March 31st, 2008 at 9:08 am

Hi,

We’re planning to go to Alubihod on the last week of May. Can you please provide me with contact details as well as room rates? Please send me an email.

Thanks!

jack » April 2nd, 2008 at 9:28 pm

pwd bng magask ng #??? were planning to go there and we want to know kng magkano ang rooms and other accomadation…tnx….

Dee » May 9th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

ey! my friends and i r plannin to go to guimaras.
ive already gone to alubihod.. jz checkin if rates stil thesame… can u pls mal me the room rates, entrans and the fare goin to alubihod?
thanx! im hopin 4 ur respons!:) mwah!
wat do u suggest? villa igang or alubihod resorts?

philippine to travel » May 15th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

This place is good.

bevs » August 8th, 2008 at 10:04 am

hi there,
can anybody give me details how to get to alubihod from pulupandan port? Im a first timer so i need the full detail.
And also which resort do you recommend villa igang or raymen?
And please send me the approximate rates for other activities such as boating / island hopping? it would be nicer also if you will include the room rates. And what restaurant do you recommend the most. Thanks so much ….

Paul » August 12th, 2008 at 12:08 pm

I would definitely recommend Villa Igang if you want nature and serenity. You can pretty do the same activities on both but with Villa Igangs, you can explore their topview of the island and their old water sports complex which are very nice if you want some adventure, at no cost.
Raymen’s is the same as other beaches where you have a large beach front, lots of people, a canteen and some stores for liquor. I only stayed there for the night then I moved to Villa Igangs the next day.
Don’t know about their current rates but you may try the numbers i’ve previously posted above.

ana » August 23rd, 2008 at 3:51 pm

hi we been in freelance beach resort last july becoz rico beach resort was fully book. freelance beach resort facilites wasnt good enough but then we forgot it all when we saw the breath taking beach of alubihod.

it was our firstime to be there and definitely not the last
but then we would like to know where we can makes reservation and rates of raymen’s and rico beach resort.

thank you so much for the help. god bless

hushanne » September 4th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

hi!!! i just wanna ask if do u have any contact numbers for rico beach resort? also want to ask how much is the cost of overnight rooms there?good for two person….thanks…hope to hear your answers asap…

rommel » September 29th, 2008 at 12:54 pm

i really want to have the contact number for Raymen or Rico Resort in Alubihod, i’m planning to have a vacation there, please Help, please post their official contact number or send it to my email address: rommel_gulmatico@yahoo.com thank you very much!!!!

mel

Kim » December 4th, 2008 at 10:04 am

oist..pag pumunuta kau Guimaras OKs lang kahit di kau mag pa booking kasi marama ng hotel dun sa ngaun lalo na sa alubihod.

Valerie » May 23rd, 2009 at 6:57 pm

Wow, I learned something. I have been to Alubihod thrice already and didn’t expect that the resorts are just owned by a particular family.

I will be bringing my friends from Cebu this June…

glyndge » October 5th, 2009 at 7:21 pm

My vacation in Philippines is coming, I would like to ask how much would be the room rates now in Villa Igang good for two person? I was there way back 5 years ago. The place is very beautiful and relaxing.Thank You

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