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PHILIPPINES
CATICLAN(BORACAY)
AREA CODE
(36)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Take a short tricycle ride to the
Caticlan Jetty Port. From there, board a banca
that will transport you to Boracay Island. The main
mode of transport is the tricycle, and it is cheap
and plentiful.
BY DAY
Try the helmet dive or windsurfing. Island
hopping is fun too, and usually includes a stop
at the Crystal Cove Island where you can explore
caves you can swim in. Or you can simply bask
under the sun to get a golden tan.
BY NIGHT
In the late afternoon, get a relaxing
massage by the beach and take a nap. By night-
time, you will be ready and energized for bar
hopping or clubbing with friends. Party the night
away at one of the happening bars by the shore.
SLEEP
Stay at the Boracay Regency Beach
Resort & Spa in Station 2. They have good deals
and packages that include free breakfast and land
and sea transfers.
Tel: +63( 02) 523 8707
AREA CODE
(36)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The best way to get to the city
center from the airport is by tricycle — it’s cheap
and the Kalibo version is larger than the ones in
Manila. It can accommodate six adults, including
the driver.
BY DAY
For those who love the outdoors, find
your way to Tigayon Hill and Cave for a relaxing
nature trip. Visit the Kalibo Cathedral (Church of
the Sto. Niño) as well — this is the heart of the
Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo.
BY NIGHT
Enjoy the great food and cozy
ambiance of Latte Coffee Café, where you can
end your day with an amazing cup of coffee with
family and friends. Stay at either their indoor
coffee shop or al fresco garden dining area.
SLEEP
Spend your evenings in Marzon Hotel
Kalibo. Their rooms are clean, spacious, and
equipped with LCD TVs and Wi-Fi.
Tel: +63 (36)
268 2188, www.marzonhotelkalibo.com
PHILIPPINES
KALIBO
LESTER LEDESMA
DIDYOU
KNOW?
Trek Tigayon Hill for a view of the
Aklan River and the town of Kalibo.
BESTBUYS
Take your time at D’Mall
shops for souvenirs like shell bracelets
or T-shirts.
MUST-TRY
Taste Jonah’s
milkshakes and
chori
burgers before
you leave the island.
BESTDINNER
There are a lot of
choices here, like Aria for Italian, Cyma
for Greek food, and Smoke restaurant
for
paluto.
BESTDINNER
Be sure to try the
grilled ribs and
bangus sisig
in Latte
Coffee Café!
BESTBUYS
The textile from Dela
Cruz House of Piña would make good
pasalubong.
BESTFESTIVAL
Be sure to come
on the third weekend of January for
the Ati-Atihan Festival! Kalibo is known
for it.
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