Roca Encantada was Declared as a Heritage House

ROCA ENCANTADA

Roca Encantada is the kind of rest house by the sea that many of us are dreaming to have. The idea that it’s a three-floor house that’s standing on a large rock at the corner of the beach would mean a lot of wonderful things. This unobstructed building can greatly absorb the fresh cool breeze from the sea. Its height gives it an awesome view of the horizon. Bushy green islets that are cool to the eyes adds more charm in its view. It’s also one of the first buildings in Guimaras that will see an early sunrise and the last one to see the sunset.

It may appear to be a typical rest house but Roca Encantada was declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute on August 14, 2002. The Lopez clan had this built in 1910 in honor of Doña Presentacion Hofilena Lopez. It may look modern now after its renovation but this ancestral house looked entirely different when it was first built. This rest house is located in Navalas, Buenavista, Guimaras where the Spanish-era Navalas Church can also be found. Read More: https://www.wonderingwanderer.com/roca-encantada-buenavista-guimaras/

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The historical site of Roca Encantada is a part of the heritage of the province of Guimaras, as being within its walls offers an enlightening trip to the past. With a great view of the surrounding coastline, islands and sea, this house still stands as a splendid vantage point from which one can better appreciate the beauty of Guimaras.

A summer house owned by the Lopez family built in 1910 on top of a huge rock. It overlooked the legendary islets of the seven sins or the Siete Pecados with the 18th century lighthouse built on one of the islet and at on the other side is the two miles beach area of El Retiro Beach Park. The National Historical Institute declared it as a historical house on August 14, 2002. This summer house was already renovated and reclaimed for easy access to the main land. Read More: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/The-Relaxing-Ambiance-of-Roca-Encantada

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One of Guimaras’ famous landmarks is the summer house of the Lopez Clan built atop a hill, also known as Roca Encantada or “Enchanted Rock”. The house was built in 1910 in honor of Dona Presentacion Hofilena Lopez. The grand balconies of Roca Encantada offers a picturesque view of the beach front and Iloilo Strait with “La Islas de Siete Picados” not far from its coast. Surprisingly despite the modern exterior, the idyllic mansion is a “heritage house” as declared by the National Heritage Institute. – http://www.exploreiloilo.com/info/encantada-heritage/