Capiz, officially the Province of Capiz (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Kapuoran sang Capiz; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Capiz), is a province in the Philippines located in the central section of Western Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Roxas. It is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan to the north, Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north.
Capiz is known for the Placuna placenta oyster shell that has the same name locally and is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window and doors. Likewise, the province is known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”and was among the top 15 most frequently visited places in the Philippines. Capiz is the site of the famous coral-stone Santa Mónica Church in the town of Panay, home to the largest Catholic Church bell in Asia. The bell was made from 70 sacks of gold and silver coins donated by the townsfolk. Measuring seven feet in diameter, five feet in height and weighing 10,400 kilograms or just over 10 metric tons, the Panay bell is popular among tourists visiting Capiz.
Capiz is a province in the Western Visayas region that is home to Roxas City, also known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. Aside from the mouthwatering seafood dishes, Capiz also boasts of enchanting caves, historical landmarks, and beaches that will fulfill your wanderlust. If you’re looking to feast on the freshest seafood and a fun adventure in the Philippines, then you should add Capiz to your travel bucket list.
See and Do
Baybay Beach should be top on your Capiz travel list if you want to find out why Roxas is dubbed as the Seafood Capital. Here you can find restaurants and stalls offering a variety of the freshest catch and choose which ones you want to eat and how you want them to be cooked. You’ll never go wrong with grilled or sinigang (cooked in sour soup stew). Head to Palina Greenbelt Eco Park for a serene river cruise on a bamboo floating cottage where locals will serenade you. Don’t miss out on exploring the caves in Capiz such as Quipot Cave, Pilar Cave, Balisong Cave, and many more. Visit historical spots in Capiz like the ancestral house of the 5th president of Philippines, Manuel Roxas. Capiz Provincial Capitol also prides itself as a head-turner because of its neoclassical structural design. If you wish to see the biggest Catholic church bell in Asia, visit the Santa Monica Church (Pan-Ay Church). The beautiful exterior of this baroque church and an equally astonishing interior built from coral stones is National Historical Landmark. Before leaving, don’t forget to buy locally crafted souvenirs made with the province’s Capiz shells.
BAYBAY BEACH
Baybay Beach in Roxas City as it is perfect for water sports like skim boarding and water skiing or go relax by simply basking in the sun, swimming in the cool water, and taking a walk along the shore feeling the waves lap at your feet.
