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Moro Towers, Sitio NipaHalf-torn stone structures built in 1814 in order to repel invading Moros and Portuguese colonizers. Capiz National High SchoolOne of the pioneering educational institutions in the province, Capiz National High School (Capiz High School) was established and completely organized in 1914. Its imposing structure and location (top of a hill) is always a welcome sight. Its 48-step stairway is popular spot for picture taking. Roxas City BridgeThe old imposing Roxas City Bridge (formerly Capiz Bridge) remained strong and firm after it was built in 1910 overlooking the Panay River. The bridge is a silent witness of various changes that ushered in progress and development in the City. Like the old bridge, equally alluring is the huge stretch of Panay River that transverse the very heart of the City. Passing the major edifice of the City, Roxas City River has been compared and dubbed as the "Venice of the Visayas". Ang Panubli-On
Baybay Beach3 kilometers from the city proper, this clean black sand beach has beach houses, motorboats for boating and fishing. Also a good place for water sports like skim boarding and water skiing or for simply basking in the sun, swimming in the cool water and taking a walk along the shore feeling the waves lap at your feet. Olotayan Island30 minute pump boat ride from Banica wharf, Roxas City. This 53 hectares island is blessed with colorful fishes and coral reefs. Its crystal-clear water and abundant marine life is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. The island’s beach is carpeted with tiny crushed shells called cascaho. With its serene and "out of the city hassle", this quiet little island is for couples and businessmen who wants to take a break from it all. Mantalinga IslandA kilometer away from the shoreline of Baybay Beach, Roxas City, it has been identified by the Department of Tourism as an ideal spot for scuba divers and a perfect rotunda for sailboat (dilayag) and kayaking contest. Recently named "Good Luck Island" by DOT consultants, the place is believed by local fisher folks as source of luck when names of their fish boats are written on the sides of the island before it goes fishing for the first time. Our Lady Of The Immaculate Concepcion CathedralThe Roxas City Metropolitan Cathedral built in 1877; reconstructed in 1954 is one of the oldest in Panay Island. The church is a silent witness to the events that has unfolded in the city over the past centuries. Its imposing view is being complemented by its location which is beside the city plaza fronting the Panay River and the old (now Roxas City Bridge). Fiesta lights add glitter to the church. Cadimahan River Tour(Libotong River Tour) - Located at LawisBaybay, Roxas City approximately 10 minutes ride away from the center of the city thru the public vehicles: tricycle, taxi, multicab. There you can experience the refreshing and enriching ride thru river while observing different ways of fishing, amidst green mangroves and associated wildlife, and interacting with fisher folks as they tell their stories. Hortus BotanicosLocated at Brgy. Milibili, Roxas City, which is around 3.12 kms. from the city proper and 950 m away from the national road; its location is ideal for seminars, hands-on trainings program, retreats or simply for somewhere to unwind: A collection of both introduced and endemic plants that are properly labeled and arranged according to families. Culajao Mangrove Eco-Park
Lapu-Lapu FarmIt is composed of fish cages squarely arranged though bamboo poles floating above the water and piled above the fish nets in the brackish waters of the City’s estuaries. The fish pen is solely for the breeding of lapu-lapu, a distinct fish locally known in the area. People's Park (La Playa de Roxas)
Municipality of PanayTadiao Bridge, Brgy. Linateran"The site of first historical battle against Spaniards" Pan-ay was the center of the first act of revolt against the Spaniards in the Province of Capiz. This was headed by General Esteban D. Contreras, where the first battle happened on May 3, 1897, at Sitio Tadiao, Barangay Linateran, near a junction road going to Barrio Agojo. The insurrections or the Agraviados were under the command of Col. Pascual Barza. Napti IslandAbout three to four hectares big located at the Sibuyan Sea, fronting Brgy. Agojo, Panay, this inhabited island has white colored beach that is actually due to accumulated skeletal coral remains. Plenty of live coral reefs are abundant near its shore. Fishing enthusiasts and gourmets alike have wonderful time here for the plentiful fish and lobsters. There is also a small cave, about 100 meters long and winds several feet below the surface across the island commands a breathtaking view of Roxas City and Panay. Buntod BeachAbout a kilometer long and is located far from the inhabited section of Pan-ay; one of the cleanest beaches in Capiz; has fine black sand with a beach free of jellyfish all year round and its water is cool and clear. It is approximately 10 minutes by jeepneys, cars and tricycles from the town. It is also accessible by speedboats or pump boats from any points of Capiz. Mangrove Reforestation70 hectares of mangroves found in the Barangays of Pawa, Buntod, Jamul-awon and Lat-asan, Panay, Capiz. Experience passing through the Cathedral walls of the coastline. Santa Monica Parish Church
Weny's Butterfly GardenAn integrated farm where one can find a variety of herbs, vegetables and ornamental plants grown organically. You can also go fishing in the ponds for tilapia, bulan-bulan, puyo, gurami and other endemic freshwater fishes. Another interesting sight is the butterfly farm where one can find various local species of butterfly in different colors and you can observe how it is bred in captivity. Municipality of TapazBinanog Dance of Panay Bukidnon/Panayanon/Sulodnon of Tapaz,This is the dance of the mountain tribe, the vanishing remnants of pre-Malayan Indonesian immigrants to Panay. The dance retains to this day the original choreography arranged around ancient Indonesian fertility rites. Pangilatan Falls
Municipality of SigmaDagway Sigmahanon, Inc. (DSI)The resident theatre of Sigmahanon Foundation for Culture and the Arts, Inc. (SFCAI), of Sigma, Capiz. The group is making waves in the pioneering work of promoting Capiznon culture and arts as an instrument of development. Social and economic issues, cultural directions, the problems of education, governance, health and other concerns are addressed through the arts especially through theatre. Municipality of MambusaoParaiso Del RioLocated at Brgy.Tumalalod, Mambuaso offers a totally contrasting experience: an adventure and thrill in a serene exotic woodland; a truly back to nature experience. Enjoy a river safari in bamboo raft as the boatmen skillfully navigate in river dam teeming with a variety of freshwater fish, and the surrounding wilderness is home to unique flora and fauna. Kipot CaveLocated at Brgy.Burias, Mambusao, 30-minute ride; about 3 km. from Capiz State University, Mambusao campus or around 9 kms from the town proper. Wild birds, deer and wild ducks abound the place. Near the cave is a stream. The cave consists of many chambers each at a different level. Certain sections of the cave seem like dead ends except for small openings measuring 2 to 3 feet through which only one person can crawl. These holes lead to the main chamber which is as big as a hotel ballroom which is why it is dubbed as the "Kipot Hilton". Municipality of PilarBalisong Cave
Tucad ReefIt is 10 kms. along Pilar shoreline. This is a submarine islet of seashells and corals topped with thin layers of sand. When the tide is low the whole island emerges and with it, shells and corals of different colors – green, red, blue, pink, clear water. From this marine garden, the mountains of Masbate can be seen. Tucat Reef is accessible by a pumpboat or on foot during low tides. CasanayanA fishing village where patis and ginamos are made; one finds vast fields of sugarcane, rice and corn on the 3 km road from the highway to this place. It has a beautiful 3 km stretch of fine gray sand beach fringed with palm trees that neatly line the village as haven for those who seek refuge from the city hassles. Casanayan is a barrio gifted with a bizarre phenomenon – a woman's dead body that refuses to decay. Maria Basanes died at the age of 47 due to a heart attack in 1829. When her body was exhumed ten years after her death, it was found intact and well – preserved which was surprising because her embalming was supposedly good for only 3 days. Now, the dead body is brownish – black, light and hard as wood, stand inside a small hand-me-down coffin. Her forehead has a portion where the skin was peeled off superstitiously by men who believed it could be a lucky charm in fishing. Hinulugan FallsOne of Capiz's highest waterfalls plunges over the brink into a shaded pool. The waters cascade through three waterfalls among beautiful woodland settings along the way is another gigantic falls, where water magnificently flow from the top of the mountain along gorges and stands of unspoiled timbers. Its rustling sound can be clearly heard along the road which is more than 200 meters away. It is located in Brgy. Tabun-acan, Pilar. Agtalin ShrineConsidered as the tallest religious icon in the country, Agtalin Shrine is an 80 ft. statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary atop a mountain. Thousands of devotees attend Mass here every first Saturday of the month. Municipality of President RoxasCapiz Sugar Central – President Roxas, CapizMunicipality of DumalagSuhot Cave And Spring
Lahab CaveLocated at Brgy. San Miguel, Dumalag, Capiz. Fanciful formations of stalactites and stalagmites make this a fascinating underground world. Its side walls are solid strontium and the ceilings are arched with prismatic crystals that flash and twinkle. On its floor are terraced miniature dams of cool water. The scenic hills and peaceful valleys on the surface are part of the place's attraction. St. Martin of Tours Parish Church
Municipality of IvisanThe Coves of IvisanThe coves are 10 km. or 30 minutes by jeepney, car or tricycle over rough roads from the town proper. These two barangays have the only white sand beach coves in the whole Capiz. In Basiao are the following coves: Marangcalan, Dinogmaan, Patyo and Basiao. Municipality of JamindanSuhoton CavesLocated in Jamindan; it has several multi-layered chambers in its vast interior. Inside one chamber is an altar-like formation surrounded by stalagmites that seem like giant images in silent repose. Some chambers are as big as hotel ballrooms or cathedrals. Pangabitkabiton FallsIts aquamarine deep waters rest alongside the steep sloping rocks somewhat like a wall of 70 inclination. The drop-off waters are only a few feet that intertwine the rocky banks of the river. The deep waters have been preserved due to no occurrence of silts. Enjoy the river's cooling sensation at the mountainous outskirts of Brgy. San Jose, Jamindan, Capiz. Camp PeraltaThe second largest military camp in the country with an area of more than 33,000 hectares. Municipality of SapianMussel FarmTen kilometers north of the town's commercial hub out in the sea, this mussel farm patiently lies like a silent picture of a thousand bamboo stilts arrayed 6 feet apart into the briny water. However, each bamboo pole stuck through the sea floor 6 to 7 feet deep yields hundreds of fat dark green mussel neatly arranged like dark distended leaves sprouting heavily on top of each other. One gets to this sea farm by means of pump boats, dugouts or rafts from Sitio Angkin. Our Lady Of Lourdes Grotto Meditation HillsConstructed in February 2005 in Sitio Bangkal, Brgy. Maninang, Sapian, Capiz is nestled on top of the hill owned by the Villanueva Family resting among the giant boulders, rocks & stones ( as if place & arranged one over the other by an unexplainable force) as this area keep appearing on his dreams. There are resting places, sheltered umbrellas & shades made of indigenous materials available in the premises with bamboo and wooden benches scattered along the way. From the foot of the hill, you will cross a creek and upon reaching the cave itself, you will find a romantic view of the highway, the rolling hills & the mountain ranges. The surrounding area of the Grotto is indeed conducive to meditation and praying. The deafening silence allows you to hear only the blowing of the wind, the singing of the birds and the rushing sound of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded with big trees and greenery, it is accessible thru all means of transportation. Municipality of MaayonIgang CaveA limestone cave found in Tapulang, Maayon , around 7 kms. from the poblacion or a 15-minute ride by car or jeepney. It has several entrances at difference levels which lead to a central chamber and fan out again to different passages. Big star like structures connect upper portions to the central chamber, which is well-lighted and well-ventilated. A gradually sloping passage, 7 feet wide and 7 foot high, takes to the lower chamber, which unlike the upper and central chamber is dark. The floor is covered with guano which the townspeople use as fertilizer. The cave has stalactites and stalagmites. Municipality of DaoLolets Eco-ParkEnjoy a host of beauty of nature and man's creativeness at its theme park, located in the midst of a farm. Each of its themed sections offers fantastic experience for the family and groups. Amenities include swimming pools, boating, pavilion, flower garden, aviary, fishpond, playground, and many more.
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