Kalibo is the capital town of Aklan Province that occupies the northwest corner of heart-shaped Panay Island. It is home to the Kalibo International Airport, the main international airport that serves the resort island of Boracay.

Kalibo is famous for the annual Ati-Atihan Festival, which is celebrated every 3rd sunday of January. Held in honor of Santo Niño (the Child Jesus), this 800-year old festival is known as the “Mother of all Philippine festivals”. In the Kalibo town center, you’ll find the Museo it Akean (Aklan Museum) and the Kalibo Cathedral. Kalibo Mangrove (Bakhawan) Ecotourism Park in the town’s outskirts, is praised as one of the most successful mangrove reforestation projects in the country.

Kalibo is a good base to explore the beautiful natural spots and historic sites in various towns of Aklan Province. Explore the refreshing Jawili Falls & Jawili Beach in Tanglan. Madalag and Libacao are blessed with majestic waterfalls and mountain views.

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1. Ati-Atihan Festival

Location: Kalibo, Aklan

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2. Kalibo Cathedral (St. John the Baptist Cathedral)

Location: GM Reyes Street, Kalibo, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

3. Museo It Akean

Location: Martelino St, Kalibo, 5600 Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

4. Bakhawan Ecopark

Location: Kalibo, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

Places to visit in Aklan province (near Kalibo)

5. Boracay Island

Location: Malay, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

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6. Hinugtan Beach, Buruanga

Location: Buruanga, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

7. Ariel’s Point, Buruanga

Location: Batason, Buruanga, 5609 Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

8. Jawili Beach, Tangadan

Location: Tangalan, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

9. Jawili Falls, Tangadan

Location: Tangalan, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

10. Tangalan Church (Tangadan Church)

Location: Aklan West Road, Tangalan, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

11. Panipiason Falls

Location: Madalag, Aklan. Save on Google Maps.

Where to go near Aklan & beyond

Iloilo

Location: Panay Island, Western Visayas region, central Philippines. Save on Google Maps.

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Capiz

Location: Panay Island, Western Visayas region, central Philippines. Save on Google Maps.

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Antique

Location: Panay Island, Western Visayas, central Philippines. Save on Google Maps.

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Places to visit in Kalibo

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Where to Stay in Kalibo

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