TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The province abounds with natural and historical attractions. It is blessed with beautiful beaches, caves, falls, churches.
HISTORICAL
ANINI-Y CHURCH
A massive white coral building located in poblacion Anini-y, 40.46 kms. south of San Jose de Buenavista.
MALANDOG MARKER
Hamtic
7 kms. south of San Jose, Antique; which marks the: "Landing site of the first Malayan settlers 1200 A.D."
OLD WATCHTOWER
Libertad
143 kms. north of San Jose. It served to warn natives of approaching pirates.
EBJ FREEDOM PARK
In front of the Antique Provincial Capitol building in San Jose, Antique in honor of the late Gov. Evelio B. Javier who was assassinated on February 11, 1986 while defending freedom and democracy from the forces of martial law.
TELEGRAFO HILL BOUNDARY
Straddling the Iloilo-Antique boundary, it commands a view of San Jose, Antique. The hill was a stronghold during World War II. The place is ideal for hiking and horseback riding.
ST. AGUSTIN'S HIGH SCHOOL
Patnongon, Antique
25 kms. from San Jose, Antique; its building is a remodelled old Spanish convent near the site of the ruins of the century-old Spanish church. St. Agustin's run by Mill Hill Missionaries.
ESTACA HILL
Bugasong
43 kms. from San Jose, Antique; with an elevation of some 200 feet and a view of the sea and hills surrounding Bugasong. The hill was once the site of a watchtower to warn people of Muslim pirates.
NATURAL
NOGAS ISLAND
A 24-hectare government naval reservation island 3 miles from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper; 20 minutes by sailboat or motorboat; ideal for shell hunting, snorkeling and scuba diving.
SIRA-AN HOT SPRING
A government-owned hot sulphur spring atop solid rock; warm water flowing from crevices and collects in tiled basins into a junior size, swimming pool; is along the highway 1 1/2 kilometers from Anini-y town proper and overlooks Nogas Island.
CRESTA DE GALLO
Anini-y; called Punta Nasog by natives; denuded mountain of solid rock shaped like a rooster's crown believed rich in mineral deposit.
TAGUIMTIM
2 kms. south of Tobias Fornier. Best for picnics and swimming.
CAMP AUTAJAY
5 kms. from San Jose; also called Pina beach; 10-hectare lot ideal for camping, live-in seminars or conferences.
PULA WATERFALLS
Red-tinted water cascades. 2 kms. away from poblacion of San Remegio.
BATO CUEVA
San Remegio
Where one can see San Jose and Sibalom towns; on clear weather, mount Madia-as in Culasi can also be seen.
DANAO LAKE
Located in the high mountains of San Remegio; ideal for hunting.
BATABAT CORAL REEF
Barbaza
1 km. offshore, a 20-minute ride by pumpboat; varied colored corals can be seen through clear waters.
CADIAO RESORT
11 kms. from poblacion Barbaza to Bgy. Capuyawan, then 5 kms. on foot; has a Baguio-like temperature.
MACALBAG WATERFALLS
A waterfall 50 ft. high, 8 kms. from poblacion Barbaza; several caves, some still unexplored.
HATAY-HATAY BEACH RESORT
Barbaza
5 kms. from the poblacion; abundant spring water.
MANGLAMON BEACH & CAVE OF TIGUIS
5 kms. from poblacion Tibiao; with sparkling sand and nearby cave.
MARARISON ISLAND
4 kms. off the coast of Culasi; 15 minutes by pumpboat; long stretch of white sand beach; ideal for beachcombing and spear fishing; presence of "pitcher plant" noted.
MT. MADIA-AS
Culasi
2,117 m.above sea level; beautiful mountain scenery, different species of flora and fauna, rare orchids, wild deer and boar, a lagoon and rain forest.
BATBATAN ISLAND
8 kms. from Mararison Island; a mound of soft greenery, an attraction to scuba divers; has natural coves, anchorages and white sand beaches.
BUGTONG BATO WATERFALLS
Tibiao
6 kms. to Sitio Moleta accessible by motor vehicle up to Bgy. Tuno and a short hike along murmuring streams and hidden rice terraces. Ideal for excursions/picnics with excellent opportunities for bathing, swimming and picture taking. First three waterfalls with height up to 150 ft. are accessible.
TIBIAO RIVER
Tibiao; 4 kms. from the poblacion considered ideal for white water kayaking by the Boracay based Tribal Adventure Group.
KIPOT FALLS
7-basin falls, Culasi; 3 kms. northeast of town proper.
KALAMASAG FALLS
Sebaste
About 100 ft. high; 7 kms.and a 3-hour walk from the national road.
IGPASUNGAW FALLS
Sebaste
3 kms. from the national highway; a 30-minute walk up hills; a natural swimming pool.
BUGTONG BUKID
Sebaste
500 meters from the national highway; has a bamboo and a nipa resthouse.
MALUMPATI HEALTH SPRING & TOURIST RESORT
Pandan
Spring water collects in a small lake believed to have medicinal properties.
MARBLE MOUNTAIN
Pandan
Marble deposit has different colors and expected to last a thousand years.
KANIANG RESORT
Libertad
Has seven water basins; seven kms. from town proper.
IDIAYAN RESORT
Libertad
It has the advantage of a sloping beach and nipa cottages.
MAANGHIT CAVE
Libertad
The cave is rich in guano deposited by bats; 7 kms. from the town proper.
DUYONG BEACH
Pandan
A privately-owned white sand beach overlooking the mountains; ideal for swimming.
RELIGIOUS
STO. NIÑO CHURCH
Hamtic
7 kms. from San Jose, Antique; has a convent and bell tower.
SAN JOSE CATHEDRAL
San Jose
Has the highest bell tower inthe province.
STA. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sibalom
Old church 10 kms. Northeast of San Jose.
BARBAZA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Barbaza
The most modern architectural style in the whole of Antique; 61 kms. north of San Jose, Antique.
ST. BLAISE CHURCH
Sebaste
An object of pilgrimage for Roman Catholic devotees through the years; 108.90 kms. from San Jose, Antique.
MAN-MADE
LA GRANJA & BINIRAYAN SITE
San Jose
A sports complex with a grandstand and a library on a hillside; site of the yearly Binirayan Festival; also a venue for cultural presentations.
POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE OF ANTIQUE
Sibalom
6th state college in Western Visayas; produces the best ceramic products, has a resthouse.
LIBERTY PARK
Mt. Agongon, Libertad
Commands a view of the town of Libertad against the vast expanse of blue sea; a camping area for boy and girl scouts.
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