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Trip to Barbaza Town


Located in the central part, Barbaza is a town that has its own share of beauty standing out in the seahorse shape of Antique province. Blessed with beautiful beaches, caves, falls, and churches, the province has many tourist attractions, activities, points of interest, facilities, and services to offer.

by Jane Dacumos on July 26, 2012
Trip to Barbaza Town

Located in the central part, Barbaza is a town that has its own share of beauty standing out in the seahorse shape of Antique province. Blessed with beautiful beaches, caves, falls, and churches, the province has many tourist attractions, activities, points of interest, facilities, and services to offer.

Tourist Attractions

  • The Batabat and Punta Coral Reefs - Features spectacular diversities of tropical fishes and distinct coral formations in vibrant colors.
  • Mt. Nangtud- Considered the highest peak in Panay island.
  • Camp Eupre Forest and Orchard Resort
  • Macalbag Waterfalls - 50-ft waterfalls with unchartered caves.
  • Barbaza Catholic Church - Considered as the most modernly designed church in the province of Antique.

Festival and Fiesta

  • Barbaza celebrates the annual Batabat Festival, held every 3rd week of March.
  • The feast of Saint Anthony of Padua celebrated every 12th of June.

Getting Around

Antique is accessible via RORO (Roll-On Roll-Off) from Manila and major cities in the country. There are buses and vans plying from Iloilo City, Iloilo, Kalibo, Aklan to San Jose and vice versa.

Travel time to Antique is about two and a half hours from Iloilo International Airport and one and a half hours away from Kalibo International Airport. When touring around the province, jeepneys and tricycles also available in the area.

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