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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
Walk into Bakhawan Eco-
Park’s Mangrove forest, the biggest and
most successful mangrove reforestation
project in Asia. Visit Sampaguita Garden’s
Precious Moments and explore the
mansion. Dip into the crystal water of
Jawili Falls.
SLEEP
Ati-Atihan Country Inn is clean
and affordable.
Tel: +63 36 268 6116;
EAT
Kusina Sa Kalibo serves the best
tapas in town. Also try the chicken
binakol at Saylo Cuisine.
SHOP
Shop for delicacies like
suman
(
sticky rice) called ambugong, and
seafood available in front of the airport.
MUST-TRY
Try the mangrove woodworm
delicacy called
tamilok
at Bakhawan
Eco-Park.
Jinkee
Umali
IT consultant/
professor
PHILIPPINES
KALIBO
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
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CURRENCY
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US$0.02)
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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
From San Jose, head to the
town of Sablayan where you can check
out Pandan Island. Enjoy your stay by
taking part in activities such as beach
volleyball, sunbathing or diving to get a
glimpse of the underwater scenes. Just
savor every moment of being there.
SLEEP
While in Pandan Island, stay
at the bungalows near the sea.
EAT
When you’re in Pandan Island, be
sure to try the tuna dishes at the resort.
SHOP
Buy items such as T-shirts and
duyan
(
hammock) in the souvenir shop at
Pandan Island.
MUST-TRY
Sign up for scuba diving to
explore the amazing underwater life that
can be seen. You can also swim with
giant turtles.
Maridel
Sotelo-
Tovillo
housewife
PHILIPPINES
SANJOSE
GEORGE CABIG
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(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
Thrill seekers should explore
the Talon Adventure Park in Barangay
Talon. There you can go swimming
in Ayagao Beach and rent a beautiful
cottage for a day. You can also ride the
zip line or try the other outdoor activities
there.
SLEEP
Book a room at the San Antonio
Resort near Baybay Beach.
thesanantonioresort.com
EAT
Try the outdoor restaurants along the
Baybay Beach where you can get a taste
of the freshest seafood.
SHOP
Go to the Lipunan Market where
you can purchase some fresh fish and
other seafood, as well as native products.
INSIDER TIP
Visit the nearby town of
Panay and check out the biggest church
bell in Asia at the Church of Panay.
Isabel
Sarthou
business owner
PHILIPPINES
ROXAS
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