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From the airport to the downtown
area, a van (PHP300) is most convenient as it will
drop you off at your hotel. There are multi-cabs,
jeepneys and tricycles too. You can also hire a car
for longer stays.
BYDAY
If you’re itching for a tan, hop on a
jeepney bound for San Jose. You’ll find various
beach resorts that’ll cater to your needs. Order a
la carte style, or bring your favorite food to munch
on while you take in the breeze and sun.
BYNIGHT
Check out what’s in store at Club
6500 in Leyte Park Hotel. They’ve got good food
and coffee, and exciting events and gatherings
every once in a while too. It will get you in a
party mood.
SLEEP
Asia Stars Hotel along Zamora St. is
convenient for roaming the city. Just walking
outside the hotel will bring you to the stores you
want to check out.
Tel: +63 (53) 523 7889
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You can find Capiz Cab taxis
waiting in the designated areas outside the arrival
area of the Roxas airport. Once you’re within the
city, the tricycle remains the main means of getting
around.
Tel: +63 (919) 707 9224
BYDAY
Check out the white sand beach of
Olotayan Island, and enjoy water sports like
snorkeling and swimming. Then enjoy a hearty
breakfast at McGenie’s, where you can try their
fantastic
dangsilog (danggit, sinangag at itlog).
BYNIGHT
Enjoy the vibrant nightlife along
Baybay Beach. You can relax by the row of
restaurants that serve booze with superb and
cheap grilled seafood. On weekends, catch live
band music while taking in the cool breeze.
SLEEP
Plaza Central Inn has clean and cheap
rooms. Everything is accessible from this hotel as
it is located right in front of the city plaza.
www.
plazacentralinn.com
BEST FESTIVAL
Catch the
Pintados Festival in June; it’s a month-
long celebration.
LOCAL SPEAK
Be polite and
communicate with the locals.
“Alayon”
says “please.”
MUST-TRY
See the San Juanico
bridge in all its grandeur and for the
views. It is said to be the longest in the
Philippines.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Amulets from
the public market are nice, but bargain
for a good price.
LOCAL SPEAK
“Maayong aga”
means “Good morning” and
“maayong
gabi”
means “Good afternoon.”
INSIDER TIP
Tricycles are the
only way around the city. You could
hire them for a day tour but be sure to
haggle for a good price.
Margaret
Alexie Sipaco
de Leon
student
Jay U. Capiral
sales &operations
manager
WALTER VILLA
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