Aklan

Aklan, Home of “Ati-Atihan Festival” and Boracay Beach Part 2

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AKLAN

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Aside from the capital town of the province of Aklan, Kalibo is better know for its annual Ati-Atihan Festival and as gateway to the world famous, Boracay Island. This bustling provincial and commercial center hosts the Kalibo International Airport, the major transit point going Caticlan (enroute to Boracay) to Boracay and nearby provinces of Antique and Capiz. Despite its strategic location, few tourists really have explored and experienced what this town has to offer for both visiting and transiting visitors. The people of Aklan are referred to as Akeanon/Aklanon. The local language is also Akeanon but Kinaray-a and Hiligaynon are being used widely. Read More: https://thebackpackcouple.com/2015/09/25/kalibo-aklan-your-gateway-to-boracay/

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Aklan province’s claim to fame is Boracay, an island located about a kilometer from the province’s northwestern tip. But there is much more than this island that Aklan offers.

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