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THINGS YOU CAN DO WHILE IN KALIBOHunt your dream possession, the Piña Cloth, "Queen of the Philippine Fabrics" and other fineries. Prime produce of Kalibo from its unique crude wooden or bamboo handloom that changed little from eight centuries ago.
Visit the towns' eco-tourism interest, the multi-awarded 70 hectares Mangrove Reforestation Project teeming with swamplife. Considered as the best in Asia and recipient of the Golden Eagle Award. Our feather in the cap being one of the Innovations Laboratory nationwide.
Find solace in the "Center of Faith", the Kalibo Cathedral. A holy sanctuary where Aklanons commune with their creator to ask for blessing or guidance. The cathedral also reflects the locals' deep spiritual belief by helping in its reconstruction.
See the Aklan Freedom Shrine dedicated for the XIX Martyrs of Aklan who consecrated their lives in the cause of freedom against the colonizers. Its 19 steps winding up the monument contains the mortal remains of XIC Martyrs while atop is a replica of Gen. Francisco Del Castillo on horseback recreating his final assault the rebel who donated his fortune to establish the printing press of Katipunan.
Immerse yourself in the colorful "wet" celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist every last week of June saying goodbye to the fun of tropical summer and welcome to the laughter of rainy season. Join the folks of Kalibo in 5 days of merriment with its Food Festival sa Kalye where everybody mingles with everyone in nights of gastronomic fulfillment and fun right in the middle of the street. Experience real fun the Aklanon way.
Buy the unimaginable knick-knacks in this Ati-Atihan Town. Truly a souvenirs paradise with the Handicraft/Souvenir Shops that abounds the area. From the finest piña cloth and abaca down to the indigenous materials formed into prized collection delicately handcrafted by talented artists at considerably budget prices.
Discover Tigayon Hill and Caves, the only promontory of the town and former secret sanctuary of the province' freedom fighters. This now a bastion of fast growing trees and birdsongs. The summit of the hill serves as a place for spiritual retreats as well as Municipal Tree Park.
Bask in the sun, enjoy the gentlest of breeze and the rocking waves of the Beaches of Kalibo that slaps your body in a gentle pamper that stretches about 7 kilometers.
Have a taste of our authentic Aklanon Cuisine from one of the local restaurants of food houses. Native delicacies and confectionery products are readily available in many food counters for take home and gastronomic feast. A culinary experience only Aklanons could do justice.
Experience our hospitality and the warmth of our welcome. The best of our billet and fulfilling food. Explore the town at your leisure. It is herein Kalibo where the old meets the modern and the new.