Aklan
Attractions
Kalantiaw Shrine, Batan. Once the seat of government of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw promulgator of the famous Code of Kalantiaw.
Ingus-Ingus Hill, Buruanga. In Spanish time, it served as a lookout for approaching Moro pirates that used to maraud coastal villages. Underneath the hill is a cave, which according to folktales, was used as an ambuscade of English pirates, buccaneers, and other plunderers of Spanish galleons carrying precious cargoes.
Agtawagon Hill, Balete. Served as a camp and the last line of defense of Filipino soldiers and guerillas during World War II.
Ob-Ob Hill, Bgy. Songcolan, Batan. Stands 200 meters high like a lighthouse facing the Sibuyan Sea. At its foot of the rocky hill is a fine beach.
Tinagong Dagat, Batan. "Hidden Sea", approx. 8 kms. long and 4 kms. wide, between Altavas and Batan, partly hidden from Batan Bay by two islands, fringed with mangroves, thick undergrowth and rocky beach.
Tigayon Hill, Kalibo. A solitary mountain of solid rock amidst stretches of flatlands. One of the sides is a shallow cave with an arched entrance. Inside is an altar-like rock and two bench-like rock formations on its side.
Ignito Cave, Bgy. Tigum, Buruanga. Locally known as Elephant Cave due to its appearance. This and other nearby caves are managed by the San Lorenzo Ruiz Farm Eco-Tourism Cooperative. Beautiful limestone formation of stalagmites, stalactites and other crystalline structures abound. It has a "skylight" in one of its chambers that lets in a soft glow of light at noontime.
Liloan Citrus Farm, Bgy. Liloan, Malinao. A place where various fruits abound interspersed with colorful anthuriums and heliconias. TIGIS FALLS, Buruanga. Secluded in an area good for summer hideaway for its cool surroundings.
Basang and Hurom-Hurom Cold Springs, Bgy. Laserna, Nabas. These alternative summer destinations offer the beauty of fresh water gushing from nature-hewn rocks and exhilarating adventure down from Gibon river in a kayak.
Boracay Island, Malay. Paradise Island of the Philippines. It is world-famous for its fine and lovely palm fringed sugar-fine white sand beaches, azure waters, coral reefs and rare shells. Its area is 1083 hectares consisting of three barangays namely Balabag, Manok-Manok and Yapak.
Agnaga Falls, Malay. A scenic view awaits visitors as they swim in its clear waters. It is a perfect hideaway especially during summer as its cool water beats the heat.
TigwatiI-an Island (Crystal Cove), Sitio Tabon, Caticlan, Malay. Shells of varying sizes and kind lie on its predominantly white sand beach. Caves with interesting crystalline, formations abounds the island.
Jawili Falls, Tangalan. Has seven basins tiered about 20 feet apart. The highest basin is about a 100 feet high, oval-shaped, around 240 sq. ft. in area and 12 feet deep with clear water almost like a small lake. The other basins are of similar shapes from 130 sq. ft to 240 sq. ft in area and 8-10 feet deep except the sixth basin, which has a swimming area of around 540 square feet.
Tulingon Cave, Nabas. Believed to be one of the longest caves in the Philippines. Stretches 20 kilometers from Bgy. Libertad, Nabas Aklan to Bgy. Patria, Pandan, Antique with enormous guano deposits. Iley of lush vegetation
Campo Verde, Border of Tangalan and Ibajay. Straddling the border of Tangalan and Ibajay, 28 kms. west of Kalibo, its 3,700 feet altitude makes it a perfect retreat in the hot summer months. Green pines, mahogany, acacia, ipil-ipil and butterfly trees draw visitors deeper into the woods - a hiker's paradise.
Nabaoy Reforestation, If Tangalan boasts of its Campo Verde, Malay itself has its own to be proud of. Greenery abound in the area, sparkling clean air - a natural nature's refuge one can call little Baguio, plus a clear river winding through it.
Pink Sisters Convent, New Washington. Everything here is pink, from the convent's facade to corridors and to the nun's attires.