Kalibo. The “town of a thousand”. It can be considered as one of the first towns to be established in the island of Panay; with its traditions, culture, and morals still deeply rooted from values long established since the days of old. But to the modern world, the town of Kalibo is still relatively unknown. Aside from the grandiose festival that is Ati-atihan, not much is known of the sleepy town, an old town with simple, traditional folk, most visitors and tourists know so little about what Kalibo has to offer. The Explorer’s Travel guide will soon start its series of local tour information.This guide will inform travelers and tourists about the dos-and-don’ts, the best diners, the greatest sites, and the wonders that the “thousand” town has to offer to tourists even after the festive months.
Kalibo is a small town
Most places are accessible by hiring the local tricycles that are making their daily rounds around the town.Tourists and travelers should take note that the town’s designated tricycle color is violet. The standard fare for the ride from one place o another is P7.50 per person,also when sharing the tricycle with others on a standard route.,but special distance trips may cost more, especially if the driver is reluctant to take you to remote places. It is maybe that he is unlikely to pick up additional passengers from remote places, so be sure to make his journey worthwhile.
If you wish to commission a tricycle for your sole usage.then the rate will vary accordingly.
Ask for directions
The locals of Kalibo, known as Kalibonhons, are generally very helpful and will always be there to lend a helping hand to lost or disorientated travelers. If one becomes lost during a visit to Kalibo, one should not hesitate to ask for directions from the locals. The chances are, every citizen in town will be familiar with the destination you require.
Local food is good food
Kalibonhons are good at cooking. Visitors should not pass up the chance to sample the local delicacies on their visit to this town. For the traditional Filipino cuisine and barbeque, visitors should visit RML Kamayan House, Ramboy’s, Kusina sa Kalibo, PADZ, and other similar places where the freshest seafoods, and produce of Kalibo are on offer. For the more westernized palate of some modern, travellers a visit to Kitty’s Kitchen, Peil, Seafront Pizza, Café Latter, and Bread and Butter Café, would be likely to prove most fulfilling .All these places are within the town’s perimeter, and the local tricycle operators are familiar with their location.
Hotels to stay
Kalibo offers a multitude of hotels and hostels for the traveler to stay.Prime examples are the Ati-atihan Festival Hotel, RB Lodge, La Esperanza, C9 Hotel, and others. However, visitors coming over for the festive month of January should make booking arrangements at least one month before the Ati-atihan celebration. Even with the numbers of hotels and lodges in the area, many tend to get fully booked as the Ati-atihan days are in full swing. Visitors can make prior arrangements via internet or by phone. For contact numbers and email addresses can be procured from the Kalibo tourism center at kalibotour@yahoo.com or visit their web site at www.kalibo,gov.ph.
Leave it for a Friday night
The small town of Kalibo is a quiet, sleepy town which normally retires at around 8 in the evening. At this hour and beyond, the daily traffic simply stops and almost all establishments close their doors. For travelers looking for a night out of town, Kalibo’s night life usually happens on a Friday night.. On Fridays, the local young population goes out and hangs about with friends at popular pubs and discos such as Abre Gana, Ymman’s, and Mezzanine. Each of these establishments offers a variety of food, drinks, music, and fun for locals and tourists alike./TE
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