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Discover Nature at the Batbatan Island in Antique

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BATBATAN ISLAND

Antique Batbatan Island Photo from: http://tripadvisor.com

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.

Photo from: http://legsofwind.blogspot.com

Batbatan Island is located in Culasi, in the province of Antique, Philippines. Culasi is approximately 90 kilometres north from San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, and 88 kilometres south from Kalibo, the capital of Aklan.

Metallic mineral deposits and white clay and pebbles are found on the islands of Malalison and Batbatan. Sand and gravel is being extracted in various …

rivers and used for infrastructure. Another metallic mineral is the limestone deposit found in Sitio Bula, Camancijan and is used for agricultural and industrial purpose. Limestone is used in the production of cement. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/antique/Batbatan-Island.html

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