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Unearthing Antique Philippines


Hiding from it's sanctuary, Antique has it's own quiet paradise hiding from it's natural preserved province-way atmosphere. The province was known before as Hantík.

by Kenneth De Villa on February 06, 2011
Unearthing Antique Philippines

Hiding from it's sanctuary, Antique has it's own quiet paradise hiding from it's natural preserved province-way atmosphere. Antique is a province from the Philippines located in the region of Western Visayas. The province's capital, San Jose, is located in the western portion of Panay Island and borders Capiz, Aklan and IloIlo to the east, whilst facing the Sulu Sea to the west.

The province was known before as Hantík, the local name for the large black ants found on the island. The Spanish chronicles, influenced by the French, recorded the region's name as Hantique, which was then read as 'antique (silent 'h'). Soon, people pronounced the name into its present name "Antique"

Antique is perfect for vacationist who wan't to skip the heat this summer.

A good place for diving and exploring underwater in Antique is Batbatan Island off the coast of Culasi. This island has natural caves and white-sand beaches perfect for sunbating and swimming with family and peers. Maniquin Island, also called Hammerhead Island for divers. A paradise uninhabited Nogas Island of Anini-y, a marine sanctuary with a beautiful flower frangipanis with it's best aroma. For sporty tourists like kite surfers, the majestic white sand stretch of Seco Island is perfect.

In Antique you can also find the sacred beautiful seven-tiered Bugtong-Bato Falls in the wilderness of Brgy.Tuno, Tibiao. Its refreshing waters like rice terraces was perfect swimming trip.Enjoy swimming in the cold emerald water basin of Pula Falls. Hop into a kayak and paddle your way through the white water rapids of the Tibiao River.  In the town of Carawisan, you’ll find the towering Batwan Falls.

Scale up the peak of Igbaclag Cave, or take in a stunning view at the summit of Bato Cave in the town of La Union. Marvel at the lush mountains, green farmlands, and fields. Hike up Mt. Igtuog and catch a Rafflesia lobata in full bloom, if you’re lucky. The gigantic flower is endemic to the mountains of Antique and Iloilo, and is picky about blooming.

Your Antique tour will never be completed unless you try to take a hot bath in an enormous kawa. This vat was originally used by the locals for cooking brown sugar. It is a large pot where fire was set under of it with a water, used for relaxation. But now it’s for your pleasure.

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