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Writer's pictureMary Joy Molina

“Travel Advices from a Resident of Kalibo”

Updated: Jun 26, 2021

Are you planning to go in vacation or in Boracay? Here’s a travel advices that can help you while staying in my hometown. But before that let me tell you a short background of Kalibo. The municipality of Kalibo is one of the municipality in the province of Aklan and home of the “Mother of all Philippine Festivals” which is the Ati-atihan Festival. It is also the gateway to the famous white sand beach, the Boracay. Sounds exciting right? So instead of just passing by in our town, why not stay for a while and explore the astonishing beauty of the Vibrant Kalibo. There’s a lot of attraction and things to do that you will surely love.

In this travel advice article you will get to know what the best date to travel, how to get to, where to stay and what the best thing to do in Kalibo.


Top tip: The best date to travel in Kalibo is in the 3rd week of January. Why? It is because the date of the annual celebration of Ati-atihan festival. You shouldn’t miss the chance in joining the fun of the exciting once a year event that is world wide known.

Ati- Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. Captured by Terence from Asia Travelers Mag

How to get to Kalibo, Aklan?

First thing that you will do is book a flight going to Kalibo International Airport. Then don’t forget to take meds if you are the type of traveler that feel nauseous while traveling in the plane because the travel time will take less than an hour. When you arrived on the airport you can get a ride on a tricycle going to your choice of destination.


Where to stay in Kalibo?

First time in Kalibo? Here’s the list of accommodations where you can stay while you are in the town. I can assure you that these accommodation are safe to stay and offer great comfort.

  • Royal Suites Condotel – This condotel has enhanced health and safety measures so you don’t need to worry while staying here. It’s an ideal place for a first time traveler like you to stay because they have what you all need like free Wi-Fi, airport transfer, fitness center, free parking, daily housekeeping, restaurant bar/lounge, laundry facilities, air conditioned and smoke free rooms.

  • Ati-atihan County Inn – If you are in a budget tour, I advise you to stay here. It offers budget friendly accommodation with cleanliness and comfort. Plus it is located right in the center of Kalibo that easily to access and also near to transport terminals, restaurants, shop, mall and attractions.

  • Marzon Hotel – This hotel is also highly recommended for first time travelers, because it offers everything you need with superior services and broad range of amenities. It is just approximately 5mins. drive from Kalibo International Airport.

What the best thing to do in Kalibo?

The following are the best thing that you shouldn’t miss to do if you are in Kalibo.

  1. Eat street foods - There’s a lot of street food stalls that located beside the Aklan Catholic College where you can try to eat the very popular street foods in town which are the chicken skin and baga.

  2. Visit the attractions – Go explore and visit every attractions that Kalibo have. Visit the Bakhawan Eco Park, Museo it Akean, Pastrana Park, Magsaysay Park, St. John the Baptist Church, Aklan Freedom Shrine, Provincial Capitol and Tigayon Hill.



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