Capiz Travel Destinations by Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009

The province of Capiz is one of place in the Philippines that is known to be the seafood capital of the country because of its plenty natural resources from its surrounding bodies of water. Crabs, different specifies of fish, diwal (angel wings, a popular seashell that is abundant in the place), oysters and shrimps can be bought from different small stalls spread around the beaches of the province. The province is also popular for having a lot of dried fish sold in their local markets. Aside from being known to be the largest source of tasty seasfood in the country, Capiz is also popular to have several amazing places where tourists are really attracted. Some of them are the following places in the province where you would not like to miss during your visit their:

1. The Ancestral House of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas -  This is the birthplace of the first president of the Republic of the Philippines (1946-1948), President Manuel Acuña Roxas, a native Capiznon. The house still stands at its original site at corner Rizal – Zamora St. which is a few minutes walk from the Roxas City Hall and the City Plaza.

2. Olotayan Island – It is an island that can be viewed whenever you are in Baybay, Roxas City. The island is known to have white sand and scattered corals making it to be a potential future Boracay Island of the province. The place is not yet developed but it already attacted a lot of divers and jet ski hobbyists. The combination of the black sand and white sand in its beaches making it unique and very eye catching. If you’re a nature lover and love a peaceful place to have your vacation, Olotayan Island is for you. The place is not yet populated and does not have any night life yet which is very suited to people who wants to sleep in a very peaceful night.

3. Roxas City Museum – This is one of the remains of the World War II in Capiz which is only converted into a museum to showcase the art and culture of the native of Capiz.

4. Balay Capiznon (Previously known as the Roxas City Product Display Center) – The venue is the place where the local products of Capiz are displayed. It is located at the foot of the Capiz Bridge and is in the vicinity of the Rizal Monument and the Capiz Provincial Capitol.

5. People’s Park - This is the newly constructed (2008) structure of the City government in Baybay, Roxas City. What so nice about this place is this where you can find a lot of appealing stalls selling delightful seafoods where you can choose what to eat and where you can dine while watching the sunset.

There are some of the historical places that the province have and the usual topic of the different Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009 online ring writers. It is a testament of the richness of the history and culture of the province. If you wish to go there, it will only took at about 45 minutes by plane and around 16 hours by boat from Manila, Philippines. But if you are from Iloilo City, the travel time to Roxas City, Capiz will be approximately 2 hours by bus or by a private car.