Travel Capiz

Pangilatan Eco-Tourism Park

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:03:00 +0000

This park, located in the city Tapaz, once home to the communist insurgency in the region, what are the characteristics considered the best waterfalls in Western Visayas. With the problem of insurgency disappeared, guests and visitors can move freely through the area with less concern. The main waterfall has a drop of about 81 feet of countless waterfalls falling from less than a foot to a maximum of 7 feet., Total length of at least 3.5 km and may reach up to 8 km. Nine other magnificent waterfalls, with a superior in size, can be found in Tapaz.

Paraiso del Rio

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:01:00 +0000

Pristine and undiscovered. This relaxing position found in Mambusao, Capiz, is ideal for those who want to commune with characteristics. The position offers a absolutely different experience: an experience and enjoyment in a relaxing exclusive woodland. Enjoy stream opera in bamboo bedding number as the boatmen well get around in a stream dam overflowing with a selection of water seafood, and the nearby wild is home to exclusive types of plants.

Agtalin Shrine

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:59:00 +0000

Found in Barangay Dulangan, Pilar spot in Capiz, it is an 80-foot sculpture of the Fortunate Virgin mobile Betty and is said to be one of the highest spiritual designs in the place. The sculpture, thought to be amazing, draws in a large number of lovers during the Bulk used every first Wednesday of the 30 days. The sculpture seems to be enjoying over the people and the green vegetation and fishponds encompassing the spot.

Mundo Dance

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:05:00 +0000

Tapaz show up of the hill group known as Mundo, disappearing history of pre-Malayan Indonesian immigration to Panay.

Ang Panublion (Roxas City Museum)

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:03:00 +0000

Roxas City; designed in 1910 as a water tank; has collectibles of illustrious sons and daughters of Roxas City; selections of spiritual designs, items and works of art.

Birthplace of Manuel Roxas

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:02:00 +0000

Found in Ilawood, a area of the location western of the plaza is a bahay na bato in which Pres. Brother Acuña Roxas was blessed. Reported a nationwide famous website, the marking included to the property in 1958 by the Filipino Historical Panel flows in part; "On this website in the area of Capiz, was blessed Chief executive Brother A. Roxas, 1 The month of january 1892. Hot Orator, Sensible Statesman, Genuine Economist, and actual patriot. Second Son of Gerardo Roxas and Rosario Acuña … Last president of the Filipino Earth and first president of the Republic of the Belgium, 1946-1948."

This home is probably one of the earliest in Roxas City; it made it the conflagration that used many homes in Roxas during Community War II. The home is on a lot which was once part of a more comprehensive part of property, had by Eleuterio Acuña, Pres. Roxas' expectant mothers grandmother. The property was got by Don Eleuterio's newest child, Jovita, who wed Conrado Barrios, a legal of the Courtroom of Appeal during the article war years. Conrado redesigned the home, shifting the settings of the areas and including a stairs written with the initials CJ. Enfant of the Conrado and Jovita resided in the home for a while, and had the cheaper tale got out. The home, however, has been uninhabited for time. Programs are to change the home into a way of life public and a public enjoying Pres. Roxas.

Heritage Features: Except for the stairs located to the remaining of the home, the design is common of move of the century bahay na bato: a cheaper tale of rubble, an second tale of wooden and top of gal linens. Huge overhangs protect the internal from generating water and sun, and ventanillas within the screen sill allow air circulation easily in the home. Behind the home is an aljibe (water tank). An orchard used to increase to the right of the home.

Moro Towers

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Half-torn diamond components designed in 1814 to get rid of the entering Moros and Colonial colonizers.

Capiz National High School

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:01:00 +0000

One of the pioneering educational institutions in the province, Capiz National High School (formerly 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 a popular spot for picture-taking.

Baybay Beach

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Three kilometers from the city proper, this clean black sand beach has beach houses, motorboats for boating and fishing. Also a good place for water skiing.

Olutayan Island

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:59:00 +0000

30 minute pumpboat ride from Banica Terminal, Roxas City. The waters are crystal clear. Thirty feet below, multi-colored fishes cavort in flashes of blue, yellow, and red colors sliding through colorful seaweeds. The island’s beach is carpeted with tiny crushed shells called cascaho.

Quipot Cave

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:59:00 +0000

30 minute ride over rough roads, it is about 3 km. from the Mambusao Agricultural and Technical College or around 9 km. from the town proper. Wild birds, deer, and wild ducks abound in the place. Near the cave is a stream. The cave consists of many chambers, each at a level different from other chambers. In certain sections, one has to crawl because the space between the roof and cave floor is just two or three feet. There are also sections that seem like a dead end, except for small openings through which only one person can crawl. These holes lead to a chamber as big as a hotel ballroom, which is why it is dubbed as the “Quipot Hilton”. There are plenty of stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is cool inside.

Pilar Cave

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:11:00 +0000

One and a half km. from the poblacion by jeepney, tricyle, and car over rough roads. About two years ago, townspeople discovered earthen pots with intricately incised designs. The caves must have been burial sites of pre-Spanish Filipinos. The Balisong Cave where the Capiz revolucionarios routed Spanish soldiers is also found hereabouts. The side of the mountain where the caves are is a spectacular sight. It is grayish-black rock rising 200 ft. to the sky. Plants, orchids among them, hang from the cliffs, blooming in the summer and filling the air with exotic frangrances.

Suhot Cave

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:09:00 +0000

Situated in Dumalag, Capiz and only 300 meters away from the provincial road. It is actually a series of interconnected caverns of different sizes. At the cave’s arched entrance is a pool of clear, ice-cold water fed by a rock spring from within the cave. Further on, however, is a crack in the rocks where sulfurous water comes out. Suhot is believed to have a connecting tunnel to the Badiang Cave in Dumarao since both caves are found in the same mountain only 6 km. apart from each other, although Badiang is on a higher elevation. On the other hand, entrance to Badiang is hidden by dense jungle. In pre-war days, phosphate was said to have been extracted from the cave but it was a short-lived effort.

Suhoton Caves

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:08:00 +0000

Located 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.

Panay Church

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:07:00 +0000

This awe-inspiring church is a monument to past Spanish grandeur in Pan-ay town. Almost a small fortress, it is about 250 ft. long and 80 ft. wide with 9-ft. thick walls of coral blocks. The floor is colored marble that shines in subdued tone in misty light. The central altar is an elaborately sculptured retablo of silver and hardwood in florid Baroque style. The lateral altars have intricately carved tiers of niches for images of saints. Sta. Monica is the patron saint. The church’s five story belfry shelters a huge antique bell surrounded by 8 smaller bells. Shrouded with many enchanting tales, the huge bell holds more fascinating truth. It was cast from 76 sacks of coins believed to have been contributed by the citizens of the town. Its mammoth size holds a staggering record. It is seven feet in diameter and weighs 10.4 tons. In fact, it is estimated to be the largest in Southeast Asia.

Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral

noreply@blogger.com (travelcapiz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:06:00 +0000

One of the oldest in Panay Island, the church is a silent witness to events that have unfolded in the city over the past centuries. Its imposing view is being complimented by its location which is beside the city plaza fronting the Panay River and the old Capiz (now Roxas City bridge). Fiesta lights add glitter to the church.