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Explore Interesting Places in Antique Part 2

INTERESTING PLACES IN ANTIQUE

Antique is not one of the more popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. But, if you’d rather spend your vacation in a quiet place, then you might want to visit Antique. It is fast becoming one of the most popular hot spots in the Visayas region, and for many good reasons, some of which are:

Bato Cueva

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Near the Sibalom town where the natural park can be found, is the town of San Remegio, a town that is un explored. The town has so many places potential for tourist spots. One of these is the Bato Cueva (Rock Cave). But there is a little problem in entering this cave because you have to crawl due to its small opening.

Batabat Coral Reef

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Batabat Coral Reef can be found one kilometer offshore in Barvaza, Antique province. The varied colored corals can be seen through clear waters and the beautiful composition of corals, fishes, and other marine life are among the best in the county. The natural attraction site is perfect for divers, photographers, and the usual nature tripper.

Batbatbatan Island

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

There are natural coves, white sand beaches, a shifting sand bar for relaxation; whale shark watching, hiking, mountain climbing, and kite boarding for adventure; the rituals, the legends – the culture. The old watch tower, the ruins and the legends that persisted to exist throughout ages.

Macalbag Waterfalls

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The Macalbag Waterfalls is a tourist destination in Barbaza, Antique province. It is a raging waterfalls with a height of 50 ft. and has multiple caves. One cave is believed to have as much as seven “rooms.” The other caves still remain unexplored.