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(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.
SEE &DO
Trek in the mangrove forests at
Bakhawan Eco-Park, Brgy Old Buswang.
Visit the Manduyog Hill inside the Aklan
State University in Banga, a religious
sanctuary. Have dinner at Café Latte in
Brgy Andagao or Kittys Restaurant on
Rizal Street then party all-night at Smoke
House, Squeeze Bar, or Abre Gana.
SLEEP
Marzon Hotel Kalibo is currently
the most elegant hotel in town.
marzonhotelkalibo.com
MUST-TRY
Join in the fun at the Kalibo
Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan Festival held every
third week of January.
EAT
Taste
“
tamilok”
or “woodworm”, a
type of mollusk that is regarded as a local
delicacy.
LOCAL SPEAK
“
Maayad-ayad nga
agahon”
which means “good morning”.
Jun N.
Aguirre
local media
PHILIPPINES
KALIBO
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(43)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can take a tricycle
from right outside the airport to the town
center for about PHP50, inclusive of tip.
To get around town, you either walk or
take tricycles, which are cheap and easy
to find.
SEE &DO
Visit Grace Island Resort,
White Island Beach or Bluewater
Resort, and go kayaking, zip lining, jet
skiing, or island hopping. Choose from
local restaurants for an unforgettable
gastronomic experience like VCafe,
Biboy's Aroma Bar and Café, or El
Terraza Bar and Restaurant.
SLEEP
Villa Paulina Gardens and Resort
in Bubog, San Jose, is classy and cozy
SHOP
Beaded bracelets in souvenir
shops at the airport, or handicrafts at the
supermarkets.
INSIDER TIP
To go to several places,
you can ride the local tricycle, it’s very
accessible and quite cheap.
EAT
Sizzling pork sisig and chopseuy at
Villa Paulina Gardens and Resort.
Katherine
L. Roncal
hr training
officer
PHILIPPINES
SANJOSE
GEORGE CABIG
AREACODE
(36)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can find Capiz Cab
taxis waiting outside the arrival area of
the Roxas airport. Once you’re within
the city, the tricycle remains the primary
means of getting around.
Tel: +63 (919)
707 9224
SEE &DO
Take a tour around Capiz
and visit Panay known as the “Heritage
Capital of Capiz”. Go to the Sta. Monica
Church, declared as a National Landmark
by the National Historical Institute, and
marvel at the biggest church bell in Asia,
the “Dakung Lingganay” (“big bell”).
By nightfall, head to Baybay Beach.
SLEEP
Consider Lawaan Garden Inn
Hotel for its strategic location.
lawaangardenhotel.com
SHOP
Home decors made of authentic
Capiz shells from Kapis Atbp and dried
goods and seafood from Banica.
MUST-TRY
Experience the Sinadya sa
Halaran Festival held every first week of
December.
EAT
Savor delicious seafood dishes at
Baybay Beach.
Lon
Lucero
frequent
traveler
PHILIPPINES
ROXAS
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