The Philippines is known for having some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world that are loved by both locals and foreign tourists. The province of Aklan, home base of Boracay Island, is one those Philippine destination. From white sand beaches to colorful cultural festivals, Aklan has got it all and more. Located in the Western Visayas region, Aklan with its capital of Kalibo might be a popular jumpoff for Boracay, but there’s more to this province than just the popular island tourist spot.
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Aklan province rose to fame all thanks to the luminous white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of Boracay Island, its top tourist destination. Boracay does not only offer the pleasures of taking a dip in the clean blue waters, but water sport activities are famous in the island too, frombanana boats, parasailing, snorkeling, jet-skiing, cliff jumping and more. Aside from the famed island, Aklan itself has more to offer than white-sand beaches. Kalibo is also known for the Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Festival, tagged as the “Mother of Philippine Festivals”, where locals wear colorful tribal costumes for merry-making and street dancing during January to honor the Sto. Nino Aklan. There are also Aklan land tours outside of the beaches like the Bakhawan Eco-Park, Sapsapon Cave, Jawili Falls, and The Herminia Piña Weaving Industry to name a few.
Aklan, officially the Province of Aklan (Akeanon: Probinsya it Akean [ak’ɤan]; Hiligaynon: Kapuoran sang Aklan; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Aklan), is a province in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Its capital is Kalibo. The province is situated in the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique to the southwest, and Capiz to the southeast. Aklan faces the Sibuyan Sea and Romblon province to the north.
Aklan is most well-known for Boracay, a resort island 0.8 kilometer north of the tip of Panay. It is known for its white sand beaches and is considered one of the more prominent destinations in the country. The Ati-Atihan Festival of Kalibo has also been known worldwide, hence declared “The Mother of all Philippine Festivals.” It is an annual celebration held on the third Sunday of January to honor the Sto. Niño (Infant Jesus). The festival showcases tribal dancing through the town’s main streets to the tune of ethnic music, with participants in indigenous costumes and gear.
AKLAN SAMPAGUITA GARDENS
The resort hotel has a restaurant, convention center, the Mansion, swimming pool, fitness gym, chapel, and a spa among its facilities and attractions. At the center may be found a Christmas Cottage displaying precious moments dolls and decors.
