Maniquin Island Lighthouse - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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The oldest lighthouse which was located in the heart of the Antique province. The island, also known as Maningning Island or Hammerhead Island. The round cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery on top is located near the southeastern point of the island. It was one of the main attractions in this area.

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Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park

Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park

41.67km from Maniquin Island Lighthouse

The Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park is located on the island of Panay, which was proclaimed a natural park by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on 18 April 2002. The site is home to a wide range of flora and fauna of the Western Visayas, And also a wide range of wild animals also. The water for Boracay Island and the hundreds of thousands of tourists that visit there every year are also provided by the Northwest Panay watershed.

Bakhawan Ecopark

Bakhawan Ecopark

76.13km from Maniquin Island Lighthouse

The Bakhawan Eco-Park is a 220 hectares mangrove forest located in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. The mangrove reforestation project started in 1990 when the local government and several non-government organizations transformed the muddy shoreline of Barangay New Buswang into a mangrove reforestation site to prevent flood and storm surges in the community. The park is dubbed as the Philippines' most successful mangrove reforestation project. The word "bakhawan", in the local dialect, means "mangrov

White Island

White Island

108.17km from Maniquin Island Lighthouse

White Island is one of the beautiful beaches of San Jose, Mindoro Occidental. The beach contains white and brown sands. The Island is only a 15 minutes boat ride from the town of San Jose. he island is generally horseshoe shaped, although the tides constantly resize and reshape its exact form. There are no trees or shelter of any kind, and it is composed solely of white sands.

Shrine Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus

Shrine Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus

112.27km from Maniquin Island Lighthouse

A beautiful church which was located in the heart of the Roxas city which has a giant statue of Jesus as the centre of attraction. This 132 foot height statue is the tallest one in the Philippines. This place is now one of the famous pilgrimage centres in this area.

Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva)

Miag-ao Church (Santo Tomas de Villanueva)

121.07km from Maniquin Island Lighthouse

Miagao Church, also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church was Built-in 1786. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Iloilo. More than a place of worship, it also served as a fortress. Hence, it is called the Baroque fortress church. It was designed with the baroque features with touches of Chinese and Filipino style imposing designs, ornaments and motifs, making it a one of a kind church. Its old structure, history, and its UNESCO World Heritage mark make it a treasu

Bulabog Putian National Park

Bulabog Putian National Park

121.98km from Maniquin Island Lighthouse

Bulabog Puti-an National Park is a protected rain forest area known for being a living museum of flora and fauna. Hundreds of local and foreign tourists visit the 847 eco-tourism park to immerse in the area’s natural attractions such as its various forms of wildlife and more than 30 caves. The caves of Bulabog Putian National Park is an important historical, paleontological, archeological site since it was used as a hideout by the revolutionary forces in Iloilo during the Spanish occupational pe

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The coastal areas in Antique are famous for scuba diving. Starting from the southern town of Antique tourists can drop by Sira-an Hot Spring, claimed to be a medical spring.

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