Kalibo is a first-class municipality and capital of the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 80,605 people. Kalibo is located in the north-west of Panay. It is the main transportation hub for the resort island of Boracay. The municipality is known for the Ati-Atihan festival and the semi-urban and multi-awarded mangrove forest, the Bakhawan Eco-Park.

Airports in Kalibo

1. Kalibo International Airport (KLO)

Kalibo International Airport (KLO) is an international airport that serves the general area of Kalibo, the capital of the province of Aklan in the Philippines, and is one of two airports serving Boracay, the other being Godofredo P. Ramos Airport also known as Caticlan Airport in the town of Malay. It is the fastest growing airport in the Philippines in terms of passenger traffic with more than 50% growth in 2010, and second fastest for seats offered for June 2014 over the corresponding month of the previous year. The airport is classified as an international airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, a body of the Department of Transportation and Communications responsible for the operations of all airports in the Philippines except major international airports. The airport is situated 2 kilometers east of the main area of Kalibo and 68 kilometers from Caticlan port in Malay. Kalibo International Airport services international destinations such as Taipei, Seoul–Incheon, Busan, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It offers more international destinations than domestic destinations.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Kalibo?

The busiest month for tourism in Kalibo, Philippines in January, followed by July and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kalibo in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Average temperatures in Kalibo vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. If dry weather is what you are after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kalibo are April, March, and then February. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around April. Kalibo has some very humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April, and the most humid month in December. Wind in Kalibo is usually calm. The windiest month is January, followed by December and February. The best times to visit Kalibo for ideal weather are 5 March to 15 April.

In Kalibo, there is a festival that conducted annually, which is The Ati-Atihan Festival. The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus). Held on the third Sunday, in the town of Kalibo Philippines in the island of Panay originally came from Batan, Aklan then adopted later by some neighboring towns. The name Ati-Atihan means "to be like Atis" or "to make believe Atis", the local name for the Aeta aborigines who first settled in Panay Island and other parts of the archipelago. The festival consists of tribal dance, music, accompanied by indigenous costumes and weapons, and parade along the street. Christians and non-Christians observe this day with religious processions.

What are the Top 2 Things to Do in Kalibo?

Kalibo is one of the best town in the Philippines that have a lot of beautiful places to be visited. You cannot miss Kalibo when traveling around the Philippines!

1. The Bakhawan Eco-Park - The Bakhawan Eco-Park is a 220-hectare mangrove forest located in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. The mangrove reforestation project started in 1990 when the local government and several non-government organizations transformed the muddy shoreline of Barangay New Buswang into a mangrove reforestation site to prevent flood and storm surges in the community. The park is dubbed as the Philippines' most successful mangrove reforestation project. The Eco-park is operated by the Kalibo Save the Mangroves Association (KASAMA). The word "bakhawan", in the local dialect, means "mangrove".

2. Tigayon Hill - Tigayon is a barangay of Kalibo, Aklan, the Philippines where the highest peak and the only hill of Kalibo are located. Three kilometers away from the Kalibo town center is the only hill in Kalibo, Tigayon Hill. It is a limestone outcropping by the river. There is supposed to be a viewpoint at the top to see the river, but it has too many trees obscuring the scenery - there is hardly anything to see. This hill will have an observation tower for tourist to have a better view when they reach on top of the hill.