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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Aklan
Reason 01
A Sneak Peak into Aklan
- Aklan Holidays the province of Aklan is in the Philippines’ Western Visayas.
- For good reason, Aklan is most well-known for its gorgeous beaches.
- If not the globe, the province boasts some of the most exquisite beaches in the Philippines.
- Millions of people visit the globally known beach of Boracay Island in Aklan annually.
- The island boasts vivid nightlife, immaculate white sand beaches, and glistening clean seas.
- Apart from Boracay, Aklan boasts several beautiful beaches worth visiting.
- Snorkelling and diving are best done on the Malalison Island beaches in Culasi town.
- Nabas, in the northern section of Aklan, is well-known for its serene beaches with quiet surroundings.
- Book your flights to Aklan with World Pinoy Flights for a stress-free trip; book online ahead of time!
- Capital: Kalibo
- Nearest Airports:
- Kalibo International Airport (KLO) – Offers domestic and international flights and is a major gateway for tourists visiting Aklan, particularly Boracay.
- Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan Airport) – The closest airport to Boracay, catering to domestic and some international flights.
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Time Zone: Philippine Time (PHT) UTC+8 (No Daylight Saving Time)
- Driving Side: Right-hand side
- Main Electricity: 220V, 60Hz
- Official Languages: Aklanon, Hiligaynon, and Filipino, with English widely spoken
- Religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic Christianity, with some Protestant Christian denominations and minority faiths
Reason 02
Highlights
- Renowned for its immaculate beaches and energetic culture, Holidays to Aklan is a must-see place for those seeking a tropical paradise.
- Still, Aklan has more than just well-known beaches. The province has many undiscovered hidden treasures.
- The Jawili Falls are Aklan’s one of the hidden treasures. Surrounded by verdant surroundings, Jawili Falls, a sequence of seven cascading waterfalls in Tangalan, is Popular for swimming and picnicking as well as a fantastic place to cool off from the sun are the falls.
- The Bakhawan Eco-Park is another understated treasure in Aklan.
- The Bakhawan Eco-Park is situated in Kalibo. It comprises a mangrove forest with a wide range of flora and wildlife. Walking on the bamboo boardwalks that meander across the mangroves, visitors may appreciate the serene surroundings.
- Aklan Holidays boasts various hidden treasures for anyone seeking a cultural encounter.
- Comprising the history and culture of Aklan, the Museo, It Akean is housed in Kalibo.
- The museum features many displays including artworks and relics that chronicle the rich cultural legacy of Aklan.
Reason 03
Seasons to Travel
- Visitable all year round, Aklan is a tropical paradise.
- The tropical climate of the province ranges in temperature from 25°C to 32°C.
- Aklan Holidays are best visited from November to May when the weather is dry and sunny.
- Visitors may enjoy the beaches and outdoor activities during this period free from rain worries.
- Aklan’s rainy season starts in June and runs until October. Although the rain can hinder outdoor activities, one can still visit Aklan during this period.
- Usually, in brief bursts, the rain falls; nonetheless, the temperature can be nice.
Reason 04
Worth A Visit
Boracay Island
- Boracay’s White Beach, with its 4 km palm-fringed shoreline, is regarded as one of the best white sand beaches in the Philippines and a tourism destination in Visayas.
- Travellers from both local and beyond visit the island to snap the amazing Boracay sunset and dip in its glistening clean sea.
- Book Boracay holidays at World Pinoy Flights, an approved travel booking tool to enhance your experience.
- Book our Boracay island-hopping package and start snorkelling in Boracay.
Hinugtan Beach
- Just 20km from White Beach, Boracay, Hinugtan is a quiet enclave in Buruanga with equally beautiful soft, powdery white sand, like that on the renowned Boracay island.
- Towering coconut palms within a setting worthy of a postcard surrounds the remote beach.
- While there are nipa huts for rent, unlike Boracay, no elegant hotels exist.
- Given its abundant aquatic life, Hinugtan Beach is ideal for fishing, snorkelling, and diving.
- The location is surrounded by strong cliffs, where, should you be courageous, you can go cliff-diving?
- Besides Boracay’s stifling throng, Hinugtan Beach is among the calmest Aklan beaches.
Bakhawan Eco Park
- Like Pagatpat Mangrove Park, Bakhawan Eco Park surrounds Kalibo’s Aklan River with rich vegetation.
- Bakhawan is its name; mangrove is what it means.
- Comprising a 1.3 km bamboo path, the Bakhawan Eco Park houses farms of crustaceans and fish shelters.
- At the end of the journey, the sea will be breathtakingly visible. Around the location, there are cabanas where visitors can relax.
- If you ever feel hungry or thirsty, you can stop by a little shop to buy food and cool beverages.
Jawili Falls
- A hidden gem at Brgy. Jawili in Tangalan, Aklan, Philippines, Jawili Falls is just 28.3 km from Kalibo.
- Its natural pools running down the massive limestone stairway set it apart. You should not miss the newly discovered tourist destination, Jawili Falls, in Ibajay, Aklan.
- The seven waterfalls receive straight from the spring water pouring from the natural basins.
- The depth of Jawili Falls is roughly ten feet, the same as the falls at Hacienda Maria.
- Unlike some falls in Aklan Holidays, this one is kid-friendly, with basins where children may safely dip themselves.
Ariel’s Point
- Only lately, Ariel’s Point has become well-known among the top diving locations close to Boracay.
- Nevertheless, people are unaware that it is part of Buruanga, a town with some of the most exquisite beaches in Aklan.
- Three diving planes make up Ariel’s Point: a five-meter level, an eight-meter level, and a fifteen-meter-high level.
- Since the lifeguard is ready to help dives, you will be in good hands. Other sports you can enjoy are kayaking and snorkelling.
- If hungry, swing by the restaurant and enjoy BBQ and freely flowing beverages.
- Renting a small pump boat allows you to reach other Buruanga beaches, such as Hinugtan Beach and Naasog Point, from Ariel’s Point.
Reason 05
Discover More
Hacienda Maria
- Apart from isolated beaches, the village of Buruanga in Aklan Holidays boasts natural attractions, including the eco-tourism destination Hacienda Maria, situated in Sitio Sapsacon, Brgy.
- Arriving will call for you to climb two kilometres up a high mountain.
- Once you get to the location, the way the waterfalls seem will captivate you.
- Then cool yourself by dipping in the almost 10-foot-deep frigid waves.
- Within Hacienda Maria are two cavernues featuring amazing stalactite and stalagmite formations.
- If you’re not in the mood to dip in waterfalls outside the cave, you may choose a hot pot jacuzzi loaded with lukewarm water, local limes, and herbal leaves.
Nabas Wind Farm
- About 25km from the well-known Boracay White Beach, this following Nabas Aklan tourism destination will wow you.
- Perched on Baranggay Pawa, Nabas, Aklan, Nabas Wind Farm lies in the foothills.
- When you next visit Boracay, look for the enormous wind turbines clearly visible from the White Beach area.
- Projects aimed towards sustainable development in the province include Nabas Wind Farm.
- Since 2015, Petro Wind Energy Inc. (PWEI) has been helping it to keep the Visayas Grid running on renewable energy and supplying electricity to rural houses in Aklan.
- To reach there, you must board a bus or van for Kalibo from Caticlan Jetty Port.
- Ask the driver to bring you down to the Nabas – Unidos Crossing.
- After that, ride a habal-habal and follow the 5km hillside route to the windmill mountain top.
Hurom-Hurom Cold Spring
- Hurom-Hurom Cold Spring, a secret visitor destination in Nabas, Aklan, will be next.
- Naturally flowing from the peak are wading ponds.
- The cool spring water will rejuvenate you on a hot and muggy day.
- You might even soak your water bottles in a few minutes to sip iced cold water.
- As expected from its name, ” Hurom Hurom” suggests to dip or drown.
- Travellers swarm to the spring to savour its cool summer waters.
- If you wish to hang around a bit longer, Nipa huts are rentable.
Nabaoy River
- You can see a variety of landscapes away from Boracay’s throng at the Nabaoy River. The cleanest river in Malay, Aklan, is thought to be this natural attraction.
- If you want to boost your excitement, try river tubing—one of the must-try activities here—or take a cool, refreshing bath in its glistening, clean waters.
- Comfortable nipa huts and kawa or hot pot jacuzzis abound in the Nabaoy Camp.
Tigayon Hill and Caves
- The Tigayon Hill and Caves are amazing, surrounded by rich vegetation and wildlife.
- Once known as Bukid Tigayon, the Tigayon Hill and Caves are among the secret Kalibo Aklan travel destinations at the province’s highest point.
- The residents claim that Tigayon Hill was the old haven of independence warriors back in the day.
- A little chapel on top of the hill faces the expansive views of the surrounding river.
- Should you choose to explore the cave, you must climb difficult following an arched entrance.
Motag Living Museum
- Another tourist destination in Aklan Holidays worth visiting for history aficionados who wish to fully experience the Aklanon Indigenous way of life is the Motag Living Museum.
- Built from bamboo tadtad and with a Bahay Kubo exterior, the Motag Living Museum is unlike contemporary Philippine museums.
- The Open Air Museum Ballenger in Brienz, Switzerland, inspired this museum.
- Thus, the Motag Living Museum is the first interactive museum in the Philippines that shows Aklanon’s regional farming methods, such as basket weaving and rice grinding.
- When the island was the major producer of dried fish, tobacco, copra, and rice, this first-ever interactive museum in the Philippines allows visitors to experience the traditional livelihood of Aklanons.
Pagatpat Mangrove Park
- Nestled among flourishing vegetation and fauna, the Pagatpat Mangrove Park is a visitor destination in Buruanga, Aklan, where the sea meets the land.
- Unknown to many, the seaside hamlet of Buruanga offers diving sites like Boracay but for less money, together with immaculate beaches.
- Apart from island hopping in the Philippines, a sightseeing trip is one of the several activities in Aklan.
- Either rest inside the nipa huts with karaoke machines or wander across the bamboo bridge at Pagatpat Mangrove Park.
- One can plunge or soak their feet in the sea accessible from the mangrove park.
Reason 06
Culture Traditions
- Aklan’s ancient arts and crafts clearly show the inventiveness and deft artistry of the people there.
- Making piña cloth—made from the fibres of pineapple leaves—is one of the most well-known crafts in Aklan. It is often used to make traditional Filipino apparel like the barong Tagalog. The piña cloth is renowned for its complex designs and soft texture.
- Making piña fabric is labour-intensive. It involves stripping, washing, and drying the pineapple fibres before they are spun.
- Pottery is another popular craft in Aklan. Aklan residents are adept at producing exquisite clay pots for cooking and storage.
- Often reflecting the natural beauty of the Aklan surroundings, the pottery is ornamented with complex patterns and designs.
- Important facets of Aklanon society include also music and dance. The region is well-known for its energetic celebrations, including the Ati-Atihan festival, in which participants paint in black soot, wear flamboyant costumes, and dance to traditional music.
- Aklan’s music is distinguished by its use of percussive instruments, including the tambol, agong, and gabbing, and it combines Indigenous and Spanish inspirations.
- Another crucial component of Aklanon society is food, which the province is well-known for its particular customs. Among the most often consumed meals in Aklan are linapay, a soup created with chicken, taro leaves, and lemongrass, and Mubarak, a dish prepared from boiling and mashed banana blended with coconut milk.
- Finally, the Aklan Holidays in Philippines people’s crafts and culture bear witness to their inventiveness and creative ability.
- From the creation of ceramics to the weaving of piña cloth, Aklanons have a long history of producing exquisite and useful works of art.
- Aklan is a special and interesting place for tourists to the Philippines because its vivid celebrations, music, and cuisine mirror the depth of its cultural legacy.
Reason 07
Food Fun Fashion
Food
- Holidays to Aklan is a paradise for foodies, with many meals ready to tantalise your taste receptors.
- Chicken inasal, a grilled chicken meal marinated in a unique mix of spices and herbs, is among the most often consumed meals in Aklan.
- Usually, the meal is presented alongside rice and atchara, a pickled papaya salad on a side.
- Seafood is another often consumed meal in Aklan. The seafood in the province is always fresh and great, as it is surrounded by water.
- Among the must-try seafood meals in Aklan are grilled squid, prawn sinigang, and kinilaw—a ceviche-style meal made with raw fish.
Fun
- Our Aklan Holidays provides a broad spectrum of events suitable for all kinds of visitors.
- Aklan has lots to offer regardless of your interests—culture, leisure, or adventure.
- Island hopping is among the most often-used pastimes in Aklan.
- A boat trip across the islands of Aklan allows visitors to investigate the secret coves and beaches.
- Usually, the visits consist of stops at Batbatan Island, Maniguin Island, and Malalison Island.
- Aklan boasts various hiking paths for people seeking adventure that provide breathtaking views of the area.
- A popular route, the Mt. Madjaas trip takes hikers through verdant woodlands to the mountain’s summit.
- Aklan boasts various events that might interest anybody seeking a cultural encounter.
- Celebrated in January in Kalibo, the Ati-Atihan Festival honours the region’s rich cultural legacy.
- Street dancing, vibrant costumes and energetic music abound at the festival.
Fashion
- With Kalibo and Boracay as the main centres, shopping in Aklan Holidays is a wonderful blend of old and new sensations.
- Along with various handcrafts and souvenirs, Kalibo offers local markets and stores selling Piña cloth, a handwoven textile created from pineapple fibres that Aklan is most known for.
- Conversely, Boracay boasts contemporary retail venues like D’Mall and CityMall, where one can find beachwear, accessories, and locally made handicaps.
- Smaller boutiques and street vendors provide unusual goods, including native bags, shell jewellery, and delicacies, including dried seafood and tsokolate tablea.
- Shopping here is a lively approach to carrying some of Aklan’s beauty and culture home.
Reason 08
Nature Safari
- Kalibo, the capital of Aklan, is an amazing place in itself and not only a jumping-off point for Boracay. Many people would find this town’s off–the–beaten–track features—which include white sand beaches, waterfalls, and mangrove parks—more intriguing than packing into packed beaches and expensive hotels alongside countless other visitors.
- The Kalibo holiday offers an amazing revelation of the town’s cultural and historical legacy and well-preserved natural riches.
- Given that the town is regarded as an international gateway and one of the business centres of the Western Visayas area, we were surprised by the somewhat chilly temperature and laid-back lifestyle.
- Every third week of January, the most well-known attraction of the Ati-atihan Kalibo draws thousands of domestic and foreign visitors to the town. Celebrated among one of the finest and oldest celebrations in the nation, the Ati-atihan include costumed soot-faced artists marching on the streets to dance to drumbeats in honour of the Santo Niño.
- Built-in the town centre, the Aklan Freedom Shrine is a testament to the bravery of Aklanon rebels who joined the Katipunan during Spanish rule. The mortal remains of the 19 Martyrs of Aklan and the effigy of their leader, Francisco Del Castillo, are housed in the 19 Steps monument.
- The Cruise along the Lagatik River For about P500 per person, the Lagatik River cruise in New Washington town lets guests savour a wonderful meal of the finest seafood and fresh tropical fruits while gliding over the calm river flanked by rich mangroves. The ship has a video, so people who enjoy singing may hit that ideal pitch. Also born in the hamlet of New Washington is the beloved Jaime Cardinal Sin. The residents have built a shrine in the town centre next to the ancestral residence in honour of the late Manila archbishop.
- One makes unforgettable travels using impromptu decisions at Jawili Falls. Even those who visit Jawili Falls in Tangalan town without intending to swim, the glistening clean waters of the falls never fail to tempt onlookers to take a quick dip. Often dropping by here to scale the seven soaring cascades, foreign and local visitors drop by on side trips surrounding Kalibo. The neighbourhood boasts little conveniences, including bungalows, shower rooms, and a restaurant. The first basin is reachable from the main road, hence visitors do not have to climb. There is just P10 as the entrance cost.
- Kalibo, Bakhawan Eco-Park Kalibo is another paradise for eco-tourists. One must-see in Kalibo is the magnificent Bakhawan Eco-Park in New Buswang. Built-in the 1990s to solve the town’s regular flooding, the 170-hectare mangrove reforestation area seeks to preserve Kalibo’s natural ecosystem.
- Piña silk is well-known as Aklanons, pioneers of the eighth-century pineapple fibre weaving. From the Spanish age, the Philippine nobility favoured piña silk as a fabric of choice. Usually used for formal wear like the terño and the barong Tagalog, as well as for home décor and personal items like handkerchiefs, the fabric is For many Aklanons, the piña-weaving business is a major means of income. Visit the La Herminia Arts & Crafts and the Dela Cruz House of Piña to view some of the weaves.
Reason 09
Events Fiestas
- Boracay has long been well-known for its Laboracay, where local and foreign visitors swarm to enjoy partying. But as this resort island develops as a booming tourism destination, many celebrations have been developed to motivate visitors to visit and savour the beach and the experience.
- Beginning in January 2013, this Aklan Holidays celebration drew inspiration from Kalibo Sto. Considered the mother of Philippine Festivals is the Nino Ati-than Festival. The Boracay rendition emphasises the fluvial procession, the participation of actual Ati’s, the aborigines, and the ati-than march at the front beach. Usually, this is carried out on the first weekend of January every year. Seeing January 2024, when countless visitors arrived—more than the normal Love Boracay—the local administration of Malay, Aklan, has chosen to change its status as a celebration of Boracay.
- The Barangay Yapak Council initially brought this celebration to Aklan last February 11, 2024. This took place at Puka Beach, noted for its Puka Shells. Here, locals reimagine their forefathers’ custom of gathering puka shells from their shore. The Yapak people want to draw visitors and savour the custom by repeating the celebration annually. The selected puka shells ought to be returned to the sea since it is forbidden to bring home the shells and the sands due to a Malay council ordinance. The excitement of choosing the first vibrantly coloured puka shells at the beach adds to the enjoyment of the trip. Working with the local authorities, the many Boracay bars have hosted the full moon celebration for some years. Visitors savour the full moon alongside beer, acoustic music, and disc jockeys. February 24 in the Greenyard in Bulabog was the last Full Moon Festival.
- Every April and May in Boracay was known as a “lumot” season. The Boracay people then planned the Lumot war to honour the child games of their past. Here, the neighbours swim together on the beach to create “limit” balls and engage in hour-long playful throwing among one another. The locals claim that although visitors have yet to find the island, the custom has been a favourite childhood pastime of their forebears. This celebration in Aklan was meant to occur annually, but in 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte gave a six-month ban on Boracay orders. Boracay officials are still debating when to bring the Lumot Battle back. Hopefully, the following year!
- Laboracay is the name of this festival in Aklan used to be. It started with Labour Day since Malay town honours St. Joseph the Laborer’s feast day on May 1. Once, it was the hub of the annual celebration. But following environmental damage in 2018 that caused the six-month closure of this resort island, the stakeholders replaced it with the name Love Boracay, which today emphasises environmental awareness for visitors and locals to guarantee the ecological viability of this resort island. Among other things, events include marine sports contests and talks on environmental protection. Usually, starting the last week of April of every year, the event lasts one week.
- It is also sometimes called the Obreros Festival. Originally, the Malay town celebrated every May 1 at the Poblacion, Malay on the mainland. Participants in this kind of street dancing competition and performance present a dance interpretation of the difficulties of work. The street dancers from the several barangays of Malay, Aklan, come from the nearby schools.
- Every December 28 at Barangay Maloco, Ibajay Aklan, the original Yawa Yawa Festival is one hour by land from Malay. The conventional idea of the celebration is a local variation of a trick-or-treat game every Halloween with a twist. Yawa Yawa is acting as if a devil. The people living in Malay Aklan have followed the custom for years. Barangay Argao Every December 28, the Barangay Argao, Malay, gets dressed like devils and performs street dance using their corresponding costumes. They wander the streets soliciting money or contributions for food. For years, the inhabitants sporting devil-like outfits had been benign; their sole goal was pleasure. The Catholic Church has let the mentioned custom blossom since it honours the day King Herod gave the command for the killing of newborns in search of Jesus.