Igpasungaw Falls

"Igpasungaw Falls"

Igpasungaw Falls...are located in Sebaste, Antique. It is just 3 kms. from the national highway, a 30 minute hike, at the bottom is a natural swimming pool, 8- 10m. in diameter  and 2 m. deep. Igpasungaw Falls are considered as one of the major natural attraction in Sebaste. Igpasungaw Falls are located in Sebaste, Antique.

The place is worth a visit for nature lovers and thrill seekers. Igpasungaw Falls has a unique features. Be watchful for you might encounter a rare Amorphophallus Carnivorous Plant.A long the way  you were encounter wood bridge.

The place is very relaxing and the water is refreshingwhich is known as the Tallest Bloom Flower in the World.

When you planning to go there just bring water and foods because there's no store along the way.

How to get there?

• Located in the Province of Antique. Whether from Caticlan or Kalibo, you can ride a bus leading to San Jose de Buenavista and drop in the town proper of Sebaste, the municipality where the Igpasungaw Falls is situated.
• You will take a 15-minute tricycle or motorcycle ride from the highway up to the location where trekking will start. Hiking will take 40 minutes to 1 hour before reaching the waterfalls. Fifty (50) Philippine Peso is being paid as the
• Environmental Fee per head. Moreover, Tour-guide fee is about 200 Pesos.

Seco Island in Tibiao

Seco Island   ("seko" means elbow in our local language). The Seco Island known for its beautiful sunrise and white playful dolpdins following every vessel that pass by.

It basically looks like a clump of fine white sand dumped in the middle of the ocean, with just a handful of trees and shrubs somewhere on the side.

Truth be told, snorkeling isn't the best thing to do in Seco. There were few corals and plenty of sea grass.

The best thing about Seco is its white sand beaches. It's perfect for picture taking, beach bumming, and generally just relaxing after a long boat ride.

"Paradise in Seco Island"

Aside from its unspoiled water that changes color every now and then, the area is also rich in marine resources such  the local government campaigning very hard to protect the island resources.

The 1.5 kilometer powder-fine sand bar is said to be comparable to the Maldives in Indian Ocean.

We recommended tourist to bring big umbrellas or tent, sunblock, food, and sufficient water when planning to vivist Seco.

Tourist can stay overnight using tents.

Not visible form mainland Antique, it takes a 3 or 4 hours boat ride, sometimes through rough  a seas, before one can get glimpse of this raw yet captivating island. But it's definitely worth the wait once you reach the island.

 

How to get there? 

• You can ride pump boat, from Culasi or Tibiao.

       

   

Nogas Island

Nogas island is a 24-hectare (59-acre) government naval reservation island in Antique Province, Philippines. It is 4.8 kilometers (3 mi) from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper and can be accessed by sailboat or motorboat within 20 minutes.

"Nogas Island"

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 In Nogas island, you can do a lot of things including hiking, beaches, mangroves, birding, lighthouse, where to buy your s picnic lunch. Pack your lunch, your snorkeling gear, your camera and binoculars in a waterproof bag and head for a very special place.

The only island at the Southernmost part of Antique is the beautiful, picturesque, Nogas Island. Virgin, unspoiled, and is a natural reserve for marine life, birds, and thriving mangroves. This (the island) is a small wonder that boasts its white sand beaches, coral reefs bursting with colors, and that untouched “garden” of life underwater. No wonder it was love at first sight when I see it.

How to get to Nogas Island:

• From the Molo Bus terminal (at San Pedro St.), take the bus the route to Anini-y and tell the bus conductor that you are headed to Sira-an Hot Spring and Health Resort (starting point of Nogas Island escapade) – the fare is around Php80 to Php90. It’s a 2-hour trip.
• Pay your entrance fee of Php20 at the Sira-an front desk and let them know that you are going to Nogas Island.
• If you are traveling solo, ask if there are other people who will go to Nogas Island. You will pay around Php50 to Php100 (roundtrip) and you will be sharing the boat with other travelers. 5-10 people could fit on the outrigger boat.
• The boat rental is Php500 – of course, I paid the whole amount since I was the only one brave enough to spend Valentine’s Day alone and on an island Make sure to have your friends and families to bond with
• There’s another Php20 for environmental fee
• Tell your boat man what time he will pick you up for your trip back to Sira-an
• I suggest you’ll have lunch at the Sira-an Hotspring Restaurant. There are plenty of available meals there. The Nogas Island has literally nothing there to provide you with refreshments and snacks. Php50-Php100 meals
• There are snorkeling sets for rent. I believe they are only limited. It’s Php100 per set.
• If you are headed back to Iloilo, there’s a Ceres bus that passes by around 4:30pm to 5pm. Make sure to catch it. Else, you could spend the night in Sira-an.

Batbatan Island

                     Batbatan Island, Culasi Antique. Home of the ethnic people called Tangays this island harbors a rich biodiversity underwater with its coral reefs and exotic tropical animals, above ground with colorful endemic wild birds and a colony of flying foxes and monkeys, and underground (inside its cave), and everything in between the coral cliffs that submerge in clear sea water and the creatures that live there..



Batbatan Island

Natural coves, a shifting sand bar for realaxation; whale shark watching, hiking, mountain climbing, and kite boarding for adventure; the rituals and the legend of the culture. The old watch tower, ruins and the legends that persisted to exist throughout ages.

Batbatan Island is such a place. Located a bit 10 kilometers west of Culasi. This island is the second of three islands of Culasi, Antique.

How to get there?

• From Manila, you can fly to Iloilo.
• From  the Iloilo airport, you can take a van or bus at Molo Terminal bound to Culasi ( 5-6 hours).

          or

• From Manila, you can fly to Kalibo.
• You can ride buses or van bound to Culasi (2-3 hours).



      

Siraan Hot Spring and Health Resort

    

"Sira-an Hot Spring with a Beautiful view of the sea"

        One of the famous tourist  destinations in Panay Island is the Sira-an Hot Spring and Health Resort of Anini-y, Antique.

A sulfur spring above the massive rock near the seaside where the warm water flows through its natural services, going the mini tubs and filling in the large pool.

People who reside near hot spring usually take their time relaxing in a bath tub sized pool early in the morning to feel the warmness and the cool breeze of the ocean along the seashore.

Many people believe the healing water of the Sira-an  Hot Spring has a therapeutic on the body. They say it can cure aching muscles, bones and even skin diseases.

The place is beautiful and the view there was amazing. The hot was good and it was so relaxing.

You'll also spot the Nogas Island from afar.

Sira-an Hot Spring offered far more visual treats than a single view of the sea.

       How to get there?

• From Iloilo City; take a bus bound for Anini-y, Antique from the Molo bus terminal. It will travel for 2 hours. Ask the driver  to drop you off at Sira-an Hot Spring.
• Alternative mode you can take also a van from Molo Terminal.
• Entrance fee to Siraan is 20.00

Malalison Island



Malalison Island in Culasi Antique

I am a native citizen of Culasi and I am proud to introduce Malalison island also known as Mararison island. This island is a jewel of Culasi .

I visited this beautiful island had  the most lovely day in white sand. We did hiking, swimming, sunbathing and had  island children's choir sing for us. Great day!



Malalisom white sand

Malalison island is just a 15 to 30 minutes boat ride from the fort of Culasi.

       How to go to Malalison Island?

• Coming from Iloilo City: Go to the Molo Bus and Van Terminal and take the bus for Culasi ( 5-6 ). Fare is 200 in van and 180 in bus.

• Coming from Kalibo or Caticlan: Take a bus or van bound for Culasi.
•  Once you're at Culasi, go to their boulevard or Culasi port. From the Tourism Office, you can rent an outrigger pum boat.

       There is terminal fee (20) and an Environmental Fee (10).

The Maniguin Island

Maningning or Maniguin Island, called internationally as Hammerhead Island, is known for its beautiful cylindrical lighthouse.

Maningning Island is one of the island barangays of Culasi, Antique.

"The Maniguin Island Lighthouse"

What makes Maningning or Maniguin island so special?

The Maniguin Island is special because of the Lighthouse. The Maniguin Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse that marks the Cuyo East Passage, a main shipping route into the Sulu Sea. The island

 is located  26. miles off of the coast of Culasi, Antique in the Philippines.  It has a narrow ridge 110 feet high across its southern end, and the remainder of the island is wooded, and not more than 15 feet high. It is fringed with coral reefs with deep water at their edges. The round cyclindrical concrete tower with a gallery on the top is located near the southeastern point of the island.

 It will take you 3-4  hours to reach the island from Culasi proper.

How to go there?

• From Iloilo airport; go to Molo Buses and Van Terminal and take the bus for Culasi (5-6 hours). Fare is 200 in van and 180 in bus.
• From Kalibo airport;  Take bus or van bound to Culasi.
• Once you're at Culasi, go to their boulevard or Culasi port. From the Tourism Office you can rent an outrigger boat (pump boat).

Falls in Tibiao Antique

Bugtong Bato Falls is a favorite place for a relaxing dip. Locals is favorite place for a relaxing dip. Locals go there for picnics and swimming, while those adventurous ones enjoy trekking up the sides of the falls' wall and jumping off to natural pool formed by its cascading waters.

It's waters flow directly to Tibiao River, providing rapids that is best for white water kayaking.

During rainy season, when the water in, when the water in water in the river is high, inflatable rafts can be used for white water rafting.

A trek to Bugtong-Bato Falls is a perfect sidetrip before heading to the challenging rides of the rapids of Tibiao River.

"Bugtong-Bato Falls"

 Why was it called Bugtong-Bato Falls?

  Bugtong-Bato is a 7-tired waterfall that is accessible through a 20-minute walk or foot    trail. One has  to cross rivers and terraces inside the thriving forest of Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique.

       How to get there?

•   From Iloilo airport go to Molo Terminal and take van or buses going to Culasi and ask to be dropped off at the intersection at Barangay Importante after Tibiao town proper.

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•  From Kalibo airport take a van or buses bound going to Iloilo and ask to dropped off at the intersection at Barangay Importante before Tibiao town proper.
•  From the intersection at Barangay Importante, ride a habal habal (motorcycle) inland to Barangay Tuno in Tibiao leading to Bugtong Bato Falls.

       Fare in motorcycle: 75.00
       Tour guide: 150
       Environmental fee:50

      

Malumpati Cold Spring

Malumpati Beach in Pandan ANTIQUE

Malumpati is very clear water...I really enjoyed to do some activities there, like zipeline trekking, relaxing in the rain forest and swimming in a cold water. 

The water comes from  Malumpati Cold Spring Headwater located about 35 minutes walk from the resort. A manmade pool was created from the river by constructing  embankment so the water is kept at a certain level and allows it to overflow during heavy rains. It was Saturday when we visited so the resort was full of people enjoying the long weekend with their families.

its me taking picture....

How to go there:

Pandan , Antique can be reach via Aklan and Iloilo. Ceres bus line has a regular schedules to- and- fom Pandan. Buses from Metro Manila going San Jose, via the Roll-On-Roll-Off (RORO) also has pass by Pandan. From Pandan town proper, you can rent a tricycle going to Malumpati Health Spring Resort.

Rates

Malumpati Health Spring and Tourist Resort is still cheap considering its popularity......

Entrance: 20

Cottage: 50 or 100

My Reason's

             * What is my blog about?
             

My blog is about the tourist attraction of our province here in Antique. It is a place of inherent where tourist can visit, typically for its inherent on exhibited natural or value, historical significance and natural beauty offering leisure, adventure and amusement. Natural beauty such as beaches, tropical island resorts with coral reefs, hiking and camping. This are the traditional attraction to spend during summer vacation. And we the Filipino are fun of going in a different tourist attraction. I am one of the explorer of the world and I enjoy going and seeing those natural beauty that God created for us to enjoy and explore it. I go there not only to explore or to enjoy the place but to spend time with our families and friends.

                                   
*The reason why I blog about this?

 My reason why I blog about this because it is a great way to establish a strong writing habit. It helps me to learn new things about my blog and to write better. It is my first time to write a blog so I think it is a challenge to build my self confidence. Because I know blogging help me to learn to voice my opinion, dare to be wrong and stop being so scared to make mistake. It helps me to speak more coherently. The more I learn and share my ideas about my areas of interest on my blog, its builds my self confidence to enhance my skills in writing.

                                                                                                     

 * What is my purpose/goal for blogging?

 My purpose for blogging are; I want to share my knowledge about my subject interest. I want to inspire other people through my blog. By sharing what I see  in the world. About sharing what I know and what I see about my subject interest. To promote my opinion and ideas. I want also to express what I feel about my subject. To grow  confidence to face an audience and manage my nervousness on my subject of interest. And also to promote tourism.  Encourage people to visit our place and attract the investor to invest in our province.  I want  Antique to be popular in our tourist attraction.