If you will have the chance to come to the
Aklan encompasses the northwestern portion of
The
I have picked some of those most beautiful spots and places here in the
FESTIVALS
The Ati-Atihan, a feast in honor of the Santo Niño, is celebrated on the second Sunday after Epiphany. Catholics observe this special day with processions, parades, dancing, and merrymaking.
Mostly it is celebrated whole month of January. People would go street dancing with the beat of the drums. During the last three days of the festival celebrants would paint their faces and wear hoots and colofrul costumes.
By midmorning, small groups gather in their respective neighborhoods. They are prodded by drums as they dance their way to the town center. They grow in numbers as different groups from outlying areas merge into one as they get closer to the center of town. Sometimes the crowd thins as a few drop out to worship in silence and offer themselves to their own gods. But they always come back to rejoin the group to disappear in the gyrating mob. The dancing never stops.
Best of Kalibo
But of course above all is the Best place in the province. Kalibo is the capital of the Aklan province.
Kalibo is 50 minutes from Manila by plane or somewhat longer by ship through the Dumaguit or
The nearest cities are Roxas City in Capiz, and Iloilo City in Iloilo. Both are accessible by bus and minivans.
Kalibo is a gateway to Boracay island via the
Public transportation around the city is by tricycle, multicab and jeepneys.
From the time of the Spanish colonial administration until the institution of Pilipino as the national language in 1946, Kalibo was spelled as "Calivo".
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On my Top 1 best beautiful tourist destination in Kalibo, Aklan is the
The island is voted to be the best island in the country. i am so lucky it is in our province!
Boracay is the perfect island getaway, with its warm blue waters, powder-fine white sand, and a palm fringed 4-kilometer beach.
The islands facilities and amenities make her a recreational haven. Watch February's Fun-board Cup, windsurfing's annual international event, or the World Beach Volleyball Tournament in September. Or take a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters.
After sunset, the island transforms into one exciting night of dancing and partying. But don't take our word for it, Boracay is an island you have to experience yourself.
The world-famous
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On the top 2 is the
It is Believed to be one of the longest caves in the
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If you want to get out of the tropical heat just go to Basang Cold Spring or also called Horum-Horum Located in Nabas, Aklan. These cold spring water can feel you relaxed and can stay cool from the long tropical heat. These alternative summer destinations offer the beauty of fresh water gushing from nature-hewn rocks and exhilarating adventure down from Gibon river in a kayak.
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After a cool bathe from Basang Cold Spring why not get in touch with nature and enjoy the beautiful falls located in Tangalan, Aklan. It is the beautiful
Has seven basins tiered about 20 feet apart. The highest basin is about a 100 feet high, oval-shaped, around 240 sq. ft. in area and 12 feet deep with clear water almost like a small lake. The other basins are of similar shapes from 130 sq. ft to 240 sq. ft in area and 8-10 feet deep except the sixth basin, which has a swimming area of around 540 square feet.
After swimming in the seven basins of
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On my top 6 is the
It is located in Brgy. Tigum, Buruanga.
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Tinagong Dagat, Batan.
Enjoy the so called "
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On the top 7 is the Kalantiaw Shrine which is located in the quiet town of
After the historical sites of Kalantiaw Shrine, take a dip on the fine Ob-ob beach which is located in Brgy. Soncolan, Batan Aklan. And enjoy the view on the Ob-ob Hill where it stands 200 meters-high like a lighthouse where it faces the
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Named after Datu Manduyog, successor of lawgiver Kalantiaw III. It is 500 feet high with life-size stations of the cross winding up the hillside and a chapel at the summit overlooking the countryside. Down the hill is the ASCA, an agricultural institution spread on 69 hectares. Tropical fruit trees such as rambutan, mangosteen and lanzones abound in the school campus as well as pastureland and sprawling ricefields. This Historical Scenic place is called the Manduyog Hill which is located in
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On my top 9 is A place where various fruits abound interspersed with colorful anthuriums and heliconias. TIGIS FALLS, Buruanga. Secluded in an area good for summer hideaway for its cool surroundings. It is a place called the Liloan Citrus Farm located in Brgy. Liloan, Malinao.
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The top 10 Aklan's beautiful spot is the Campo Verde. It is a man-made reforestation. On the border of Tangalan and Ibajay. Straddling the border of Tangalan and Ibajay, 28 kms. west of Kalibo, its 3,700 feet altitude makes it a perfect retreat in the hot summer months. Green pines, mahogany, acacia, ipil-ipil and butterfly trees draw visitors deeper into the woods - a hiker's paradise.
