Attractions

Historical 
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Seascape 

Local Fishermen 

Water Falls 

Anini-y Old Church
Described as buenavista, meaning beautiful view; was originally called Hantic, from the name of a large ant which abound the place. Has 18 towns with San Jose as the capital. Bounded on the northwest by Aklan, on the east by Capiz and on the southwest by Iloilo. Lies between the China Sea to the west and high mountains; has an approximate land area of 2,522.0 sq. km. Has dry & wet climate with August as the rainiest month. Estimated population is 424,002. Kinaray-a & Hiligaynon are the two major dialects in Antique, but locals are also proficient in Tagalog & English. 

The province is basically agricultural with rice and sugarcane as the principal products, while fishing is the second largest industry. 
 

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS 

The province abounds with natural and historical attractions. It is blessed with beautiful beaches, caves, falls, churches. 
 

HISTORICAL 

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1. ANINI-Y CHURCH, a massive white coral building located in poblacion Anini-y, 40.46 kms. south of San Jose de Buenavista. 

2. MALANDOG MARKER, Hamtic, 7 kms. south of San Jose, Antique; which marks the: "Landing site of the first Malayan settlers 1200 A.D." 

3. OLD WATCHTOWER, Libertad, 143 kms. north of San Jose. It served to warn natives of approaching pirates. 

4. EBJ FREEDOM PARK, in front of the Antique Provincial Capitol building in San Jose, Antique in honor of the late Gov. Evelio B. Javier who was assassinated on February 11, 1986 while defending freedom and democracy from the forces of martial law. 

5. TELEGRAFO HILL BOUNDARY, straddling the Iloilo-Antique boundary, it commands a view of San Jose, Antique. The hill was a stronghold during World War II. The place is ideal for hiking and horseback riding. 

6. ST. AGUSTIN'S HIGH SCHOOL, Patnongon, Antique; 25 kms. from San Jose, Antique; its building is a remodelled old Spanish convent near the site of the ruins of the century-old Spanish church. St. Agustin's run by Mill Hill Missionaries. 

7. ESTACA HILL, Bugasong; 43 kms. from San Jose, Antique; with an elevation of some 200 feet and a view of the sea and hills surrounding Bugasong. The hill was once the site of a watchtower to warn people of Muslim pirates. 
 
 

NATURAL 

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1. NOGAS ISLAND, a 24-hectare government naval reservation island 3 miles from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper; 20 minutes by sailboat or motorboat; ideal for shell hunting, snorkeling and scuba diving. 

2. SIRA-AN HOT SPRING, a government-owned hot sulphur spring atop solid rock; warm water flowing from crevices and collects in tiled basins into a junior size, swimming pool; is along the highway 1 1/2 kilometers from Anini-y town proper and overlooks Nogas Island. 

3. CRESTA DE GALLO, Anini-y; called Punta Nasog by natives; denuded mountain of solid rock shaped like a rooster's crown believed rich in mineral deposit. 

4. TAGUIMTIM - 2 kms. south of Tobias Fornier. Best for picnics and swimming. 

5. CAMP AUTAJAY, 5 kms. from San Jose; also called Pina beach; 10-hectare lot ideal for camping, live-in seminars or conferences. 

6. PULA WATERFALLS - red-tinted water cascades. 2 kms. away from poblacion of San Remegio. 

7. BATO CUEVA, San Remegio, where one can see San Jose and Sibalom towns; on clear weather, mount Madia-as in Culasi can also be seen. 

8. DANAO LAKE, located in the high mountains of San Remegio; ideal for hunting. 

9. BATABAT CORAL REEF, Barbaza; 1 km. offshore, a 20-minute ride by pumpboat; varied colored corals can be seen through clear waters. 

10. CADIAO RESORT - 11 kms. from poblacion Barbaza to Bgy. Capuyawan, then 5 kms. on foot; has a Baguio-like temperature. 

11. MACALBAG WATERFALLS - a waterfall 50 ft. high, 8 kms. from poblacion Barbaza; several caves, some still unexplored. 

12. HATAY-HATAY BEACH RESORT, Barbaza, 5 kms. from the poblacion; abundant spring water. 

13. MANGLAMON BEACH & CAVE OF TIGUIS - 5 kms. from poblacion Tibiao; with sparkling sand and nearby cave. 

14. MARARISON ISLAND, 4 kms. off the coast of Culasi; 15 minutes by pumpboat; long stretch of white sand beach; ideal for beachcombing and spear fishing; presence of "pitcher plant" noted. 

15. MT. MADIA-AS, Culasi; 2,117 m.above sea level; beautiful mountain scenery, different species of flora and fauna, rare orchids, wild deer and boar, a lagoon and rain forest. 

16. BATBATAN ISLAND - 8 kms. from Mararison Island; a mound of soft greenery, an attraction to scuba divers; has natural coves, anchorages and white sand beaches. 

17. BUGTONG BATO WATERFALLS; Tibiao; 6 kms. to Sitio Moleta accessible by motor vehicle up to Bgy. Tuno and a short hike along murmuring streams and hidden rice terraces. Ideal for excursions/picnics with excellent opportunities for bathing, swimming and picture taking. First three waterfalls with height up to 150 ft. are accessible. 

18. TIBIAO RIVER, Tibiao; 4 kms. from the poblacion considered ideal for white water kayaking by the Boracay based Tribal Adventure Group. 

19. KIPOT FALLS - 7-basin falls, Culasi; 3 kms. northeast of town proper. 

20. KALAMASAG FALLS, Sebaste; about 100 ft. high; 7 kms.and a 3-hour walk from the national road. 

21. IGPASUNGAW FALLS, Sebaste; 3 kms. from the national highway; a 30-minute walk up hills; a natural swimming pool. 

22. BUGTONG BUKID, Sebaste; 500 meters from the national highway; has a bamboo and a nipa resthouse. 

23. MALUMPATI HEALTH SPRING & TOURIST RESORT, Pandan; spring water collects in a small lake believed to have medicinal properties. 

24. MARBLE MOUNTAIN, Pandan,; marble deposit has different colors and expected to last a thousand years. 

25. KANIANG RESORT, Libertad; has seven water basins; seven kms. from town proper. 

26. IDIAYAN RESORT, Libertad, it has the advantage of a sloping beach and nipa cottages. 

27. MAANGHIT CAVE, Libertad, the cave is rich in guano deposited by bats; 7 kms. from the town proper. 

28. DUYONG BEACH, Pandan, a privately-owned white sand beach overlooking the mountains; ideal for swimming. 

 
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