If you want to experience fine white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, Aklan is the most recommended place for you. It is one of the oldest province in the Philippines that is best known for its “Ati-atihan Festival” aside from its famous world renowned paradise, the Boracay Island.
The province of Aklan is considered as a second class province in the Philippines that can be found in the Western Visayas. It is proud for its high geographic diversity, ranging from pearly white sand beaches, world class mangroves, panoramic mountainous landscapes, and natures’ wonders.
The province of Aklan is considered as a second class province in the Philippines that can be found in the Western Visayas. It is proud for its high geographic diversity, ranging from pearly white sand beaches, world class mangroves, panoramic mountainous landscapes, and natures’ wonders.
Aklan can be reached in many different means and routes. It is accessible from Iloilo City, approximately by two and a half hours drive via buses and vans that are stationed at the Tagbak Terminal in Jaro, Iloilo City. It can also be reached via direct flights of Asian Spirit Airlines, Seair Philippines Airways, Cebu Pacific Airlines, and Philippine Airlines. It will only take around forty-five minutes to travel by air from Manila to Aklan. But if you feel like to experience adventurous trip, you can try the Ferry boat from Manila to Caticlan or Dumaguit, which are near Kalibo, Aklan via MBRS Shipping Lines, WG&A and Negros Navigation. It will consume approximately seventeen hours of travel.
Some of the exciting tourist destinations in Aklan are the following:
1. Boracay Island is one of the premier tourist destinations in the Philippines. It is dubbed as one of the best beaches in the world by numerous travel magazines and surveys. Visiting the Philippines will not be complete without spending some time in this delightful seven kilometer “powdery white sand paradise”, azure waters, coral reefs, and rare shells.
2. Bakhawan Eco Park is a multi-awarded mangrove reforestation which was hailed as the “Best in Asia”. It is found in New Buswang, Kalibo and known for its rickety bamboo footbridge and wonderful sights and sounds of paradise wild ducks in its waterway.
3. Museo it Akean is a famous landmark in Aklan which is considered a repository of antiques and other artifacts that represents the historical and cultural affluence of Akeanon. It can be found in the provincial capital which is Kalibo.
4. Jawili Falls is a natural wonder with seven basin cascading waterfalls.
5. Nabas is a place for natural cold springs.
6. Buruanga Town is known for its five exciting caves that are ready to be conquered by adventurous travelers.
7. Libacao is the best place for an enjoyable white water rafting.
8. New Washington is a much visited place because it hosts Sampaguita Gardens which is recognized as a landmark in the Travel & Trade Industry.
9. Freedom Shrine is a landmark dedicated to the nineteen martyrs of Aklan who revolted against the Spain.
10. Kalantiaw Shrine is a historical landmark that was once the seat of government of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw III who promulgated the famous “Code of Kalantiaw”.
Aklan is truly a haven of nature’s wonders. Other exciting places to visit are Ingus-ingus Hill, Agtawagon Hill, Manduyog Hill and Aklan State University (ASU), Ob-ob Hill. Tinagong Dagat (Hidden Sea), Tigayon Hill, Ignito Cave (elephant cave), Liloan Citrus Farm, Tigis Falls, Basang and Hurom-hurom Cold Springs, Agnaga Falls, Tigwati-an Island (Crystal Cove), Tulingon Cave, Fatima Hills, Pink Sister Convent, Guinsimbahan in Malinao, Campo Verde, and Nabaoy Reforestation.
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