Sunday has always been market day in Roxas City. As early as Saturday, people from nearby towns and as far as the island provinces of Masbate, Sibuyan and Romblon come to the city with their products to be sold the next day and at the same time to buy things that could the sell when the return to their respective places.

The center for this activity is the newly renovated Teodoro Arcenas Trade Center. It is the center of trade and commerce for the Capiceños and has been adjudged by the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran as the Public Market with the cleanest restrooms in the whole country for the year 2001.

Where to Stay

Here is the list of hotels and Inns located near the town where guests can stay during their vacations. It offers good accommodations for visitors and everyone.

• Roxas President’s Inn - Rizal Cor. Lopez Jaena St., Roxas City    

• La Hacienda Hotel - Arnaldo Blcd., Roxas City

• Nesta’s Hill Top Hotel - Provincial Park, Roxas City  

• Image Palace Hotel - Brgy Banica, Roxas City

• Casa Purita Hotel - Plaridel St., Roxas City

Where to Dine

Here is the list of some of the restaurants, bars and cafes located in the City's Province:

• Jo’s Inato Kamayan Sa Ilog Restaurant - Washington St. Roxas City

• Coco Veranda Bar & Restaurant - Lawis Baybay, Roxas City

• Pizza Junction - Rizal St, Roxas City

• Cake Eatcetera - Legaspi St. Roxas City

• Arashi Bar & Restaurant - Lawis Baybay Roxas City

• Acc Coffee & Crepes - Osmeña St. Roxas City

• Café 1927 - P.Gomez St. Roxas City

How to get there

From Manila, one can take a boat from Manila, Super Ferry or Negros Navigation, with the trip lasting eighteen hours. There is also a Roll on-Roll off (RORO) option that passes by Roxas City straight from Cubao in Manila. By air, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have flights to Roxas daily, taking about 40-45 minutes.