Aklan, Province in Western Visayas, Philippines
Aklan covers the northern third of Panay Island and spreads across varied terrain that runs from coastal strips to forested uplands. The area is divided into several municipalities, with Kalibo serving as the administrative center and gateway to the nearby resort island.
The area broke away from a larger administrative unit on April 25, 1956, through Republic Act No. 1414 and gained independent provincial status. The decision reflected local demand for direct control over internal matters and the formation of a distinct political identity.
The Ati-Atihan Festival takes place every January in Kalibo, filling the streets with drums, dancing and religious devotion as participants paint their faces and dress in traditional costumes. The week-long event draws locals and visitors who honor the Santo Niño and share a communal celebration that turns the area into a lively stage for music and processions.
Kalibo International Airport connects the area with many domestic and international destinations, making arrival straightforward from distant regions. Buses and vans run from the airport to surrounding towns and the coast, with travel times ranging from half an hour to several hours depending on the destination.
The Aklan River flows more than 90 kilometers through the entire province, supplying water to rice paddies, fish ponds and many small settlements along its course. The banks provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, while fishermen cast nets in the shallow water and local families use the river for daily needs.
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Bakhawan Eco-Park
8.1 km
Kalibo Cathedral
5.9 km
Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park
45.7 km
Fairways and Bluewater Boracay
56.8 km
Sampaguita Gardens
11.6 km
Nineteen Martyrs of Aklan historical marker
5.5 km
Jose Cortes Altavas historical marker
22.1 km
Goding Ramos Park
5 km
Francisco del Castillo historical marker
5.8 km
Capture of General Ananias Diokno historical marker
18.5 km
Gabriel M. Reyes historical marker
5.8 km
Aklan Freedom Shrine
5.5 km
Candido Iban historical marker
5.2 kmTuburan Cove Beach Resort
54.1 km
Malinao Church
3.8 km
Aklan Museum
5.8 km
Memorare historical marker (heroes of Aklan)
5 km
White Beach Boracay
55.2 km
Church of Malinao historical marker
3.8 km
Ilig Iligan Beach
57.5 kmColonel Pastor C. Martelino historical marker
7.4 kmKalibo Bridge III
1.7 kmSTARLIGHT
34.6 kmStation of the Cross X
6.6 kmStation of the Cross XIII
6.6 kmStation of the Cross XIV
6.6 kmI Love Boracay
55.3 kmWork of art
6.7 km
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