Tibiao

Two hours away from the famous Boracay is a quiet town of Tibiao, a fourth class municipality in the heart of the provice of Antique. With a population of 21,772 in year 2000, this town may not be a popular tourist destination but it has surprisingly something to offer with its unspoiled and panoramic beauty.

river kayaking in tibiao river

See the a seven-tiered waterfalls called Bugtong Bato, feel the rapids of the Tibiao River, soak in the hot kawa tub, commune with the rain forest of Barangay Tigbaboy, swim in the white sand beach of Seco Point and witness its rich marine life.

Tibiao is more than just a Boracay sidetrip, discover this place and experience the uniqueness of the town that is distinctly Tibiao.

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Boracay Island

On its very first travel post, Lakwatsero will feature the world famous Boracay Beach.

Voted as among the best beach in the world, the island paradise of Boracay is located in central Philippines. It is a 7km long island with about 3.5km stretch of white beach, just 2km north off the island of Panay.

Most people say that no other beach in the world can surpass or even match its white and powdery sand, thus making it famous worldwide. Way back 1980’s, Boracay was still a deserted beach without commercial establishments and electricity. Two decades past, the island rapidly evolved to become one of prime tourist destinations of the Philippines with the presence of numerous business establishments and modern infrastructures.

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