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Kalibo
Kalibo is the provincial capital of Aklan, a workaday Panay Island town better known to most travellers as the budget door to Boracay than as a destination in its own right. It keeps its own identity too, with mangrove boardwalks, a riverside market and the raucous Ati-Atihan festival that fills its streets with drums and dancers each January.
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Frequently asked questions about Kalibo
How do I get to Kalibo?
Most visitors arrive by air at Kalibo International Airport (KLO), which handles both domestic and international flights; from there, buses or vans run to Caticlan Jetty Port in ~1.5 to 2 hours, followed by a short boat crossing of ~10 to 15 minutes to reach Boracay. Travellers heading straight into Kalibo town itself can simply take a short tricycle or taxi ride, as the airport sits just a few kilometres from the centre.
How many days should I spend in Kalibo?
Most people treat Kalibo as a one-night staging post before or after Boracay, though a day here is enough to cover the mangrove eco-park, the public market and a wander through the town centre.
What is Kalibo known for?
Kalibo is the provincial capital of Aklan, a workaday Panay Island town better known to most travellers as the budget door to Boracay than as a destination in its own right. It keeps its own identity too, with mangrove boardwalks, a riverside market and the raucous Ati-Atihan festival that fills its streets with drums and dancers each January.