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Pasalubong shop at the Trappist Monastery in Guimaras

Any activity in and around Guimaras whether just for a day tour or an overnight would surely include a visit to the Trappist Monastery - the only one of it's order in the Philippines. And when monks have time to spare they make goodies and souvenir items that tourists can bring home as pasalubong or memento of their visit not only in this "hallowed" grounds but also in Guimaras as well.

Most notable are these fruit preserves ranging from mango and guava to calamansi. They also have instant "salabat" powder for those keen in keeping their voice within range. Plus they also have t-shirts, keychains, religious items and almost anything worthy as souvenir.

Ofcourse, Guimaras is known for having the sweetest mango in the world - so as they claim. You can try them for yourself as they have fresh mangoes all year round - price depending on the season.And this pasalubong shop has mangoes infused in almost all food items they have. From fruit preserves to popular baked goods like piaya, biscocho, chewies and barquillos. Plus they have a good variety of flavoured piayas ranging from yes, mango, to strawberry, calamansi and pineapple. Will there be a guava and grape ones in the future? Nobody knows but one thing for sure, I became an instant fan of their mango cookies and mangoe biscocho.

Fret not if you don't have time to visit Guimaras while in Iloilo City for these Trappist Monastic products are available at Deco's Pasalubong shop.