Breathtaking Sceneries in Aklan

Aklan is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Kalibo. The province is situated in the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique to the southwest, and Capiz to the east. Aklan faces the Sibuyan Sea and Romblon province to the north.

10 Breathtaking Sceneries in Aklan

1. St. John the Baptist Cathedral

Kalibo Cathedral, officially known as Cathedral of St. John the Baptist was constructed in 1804 after moving from it's original location in Barrio Laguinbanwa in Numancia. It was said to be reconstructed from 1993 to 1997 following the 7.1 earthquake that hit the province. New brick can be seen on the walls of the church but there still remnants of old bricks in some of the places.Even though Kalibo celebrates the Ati-Atihan as an honor to the Sto. Nino, its principal patron is really St. John the Baptist. A feast is celebrated in his honor every 24th of June.Kalibo Cathedral is home to one of the shrines in Aklan, the Shrine of Sto. Nino. The shrine draws a lot of believers every January wanting to join the celebration in his honor.