24 CAPIZ TOURIST SPOTS & THINGS TO DO for Your Roxas City Itinerary

OK, let’s get something out of the way: No, we didn’t see any aswang. Not that we expected to.

Capiz’s close association with stories about the aswang — perhaps the country’s most well-known blood-sucking, fetus-munching, sometimes shape-shifting folk monster — has been so embedded in the Pinoy psyche that when we mentioned to anyone that we were Capiz-bound, it was the first thing to pop on their minds. It was also one of the first topics that our guide addressed, barely five minutes from the moment we emerged from the airport.

But as one great philosopher said, “C’mon guys, it’s 2022!” 😅

For the longest time, the aswang has overshadowed whatever else the province has to offer tourists. But Capiz is so much more than its folklore. Aside from its natural wonders, it also actively pushes sustainable attractions showcasing its culture, history, and cuisine, while helping promote the livelihood of the local community. If you’re into new and off-the-beaten path destinations, here’s a list of the things to do and places to visit in Capiz.

Note: This article is a work in progress. As of now, we have only explored Roxas City and neighboring Panay. We’ll update this as we travel and discover more of the province.

Roxas City is the capital of the province of Capiz. In fact, the province got its name from it, which was formerly called the Municipality of Capiz before it was renamed in honor of Manuel Roxas, the fourth president of the Republic of the Philippines. Today, it serves as the gateway to the province and nearby areas in Panay Island. Here are some of the key attractions in Roxas City.

Roxas City Museum (Ang Panublion)

Sitting at the heart of the city is the Roxas City Museum, officially named Ang Panublion Museum. The Hiligaynon term panublion means “heritage”, an apt description because it showcases cultural and historical artifacts including those of the province’s indigenous groups, the Ati and the Panay Bukidnon.

It is a great first stop of the tour because it can serve as a quick overview of what the city and province have to offer. This way, you’ll have more context when you visit another historic or cultural site, allowing you to appreciate them better.

Also on display are collections depicting the history of Capiz and of Panay Island as a whole. At the very center of the room stand blown-up photographs of various scenes in the province.

The museum structure itself…