I Love Capiz Signage at Talon Adventure Park in Roxas City

Photo ops at the big signage "HEART CAPIZ" at Talon Adventure Park in Roxas City makes my vacation fulfilling and enjoyable day with college friends. We took a lot of group photos at the big signage before leaving the area. This is my hometown province and I am proud to be Capiznon. Did you know that this Talon Adventure Park in Capiz has compose of seven areas like Zipline, Camp site, Zoo, Orchid Farm, Fishing, Mahogany plantation and Welcome garden or waiting area. Park hours is from Tuesday to Sunday only. Opens - 10AM to 6PM. Check out their website at www.talonadventure.com.

Zipline at Talon Adventure Park in Roxas City, Capiz

Talon Adventure park is the newest tourist attraction in Capiz which provide extreme sports adventure.  My nephew and I was able to try their new facilities for Php 100 pesos/person with a minimum speed of 60km/hr as you soar up to estimated 100 feet off the ground on a scenic view of mountains, plants and trees. I'm really afraid of heights but the staff assured me that this activity is safe. I am nervous at first but when I saw the view at the top it is really worth an experience. It all looked a bit scary at first as the safety standards are available like harness, tie rope, helmet and hip strap. These are some safety measures that needs to be taken care of by the management. This is one you must do and a great adventure experience for a first-timer.  It was a great outdoor experience and the weather was nice and sunny bonding with my college friends. I would recommend this place for families or group of friends. Talon Adventure Park is located at Barangay Talon, Roxas City in Capiz.

How to Get to Ayagao White Beach Resort in Roxas City

Going to Ayagao White Beach Resort in Roxas City:

From Roxas City Airport you can take tricycle right away which is cost you about Php 150-200 pesos one way going to Barangay Balijuagan crossing a jump off point to Barangay Talon which is depends on number of person. But if you are on a budget, you can take tricycle from the airport going to Roxas City-Ivisan multicab terminal. Fare is Php 15 pesos per person. Ask the driver to drop you off to crossing Talon & Balijuagan.Travel time is 20-30 minutes.Landmarks is Balijuagan National High School.  From there take a tricycle going to the main beach. Fare is Php 10 pesos. Other options from Iloilo bus bound to Roxas City.  You can drop at the road crossing of Ivisan, Capiz & public plaza.  Take a short walk at the Gas Station & Health Center where the terminal bound to Roxas City is located. Ask the driver to take you off at crossing Talon Adventure Park. Passing through the cemented and rough road area of Barangay Talon to the main beach area. Happy Travel Everyone - Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines. 

Floating Balsa of Ayagao White Beach in Roxas City

We really enjoyed the picnic on balsa (raft bamboo) with built-in tables/chairs and those floating kubos along the crystal blue water as one of the attraction in the place. You can rent them from Php 500-1000 pesos depending on the size and capacity but we haggle it to 300 for a smaller balsa. A good view from our balsa to the shoreline of white sand in Ayagao White Beach. We bring our foods and drinks in the area, something easy to eat that doesn't need to cook and we love to go to the beach. While waiting for other friends to arrived I got to take more photos and swim at the side of our balsa. The water is calm and cold. Swimming just becomes more fun when there are kids around, specially my nephew and college friend's kid. Happy Travel Everyone!

Ayagao White Beach in Roxas City, Capiz

Aside from Olotayan Island covered with white beach sand, one of the newest beach destination of Roxas City is located in  Barangay Talon about 20-30 minutes away from the city proper. I've been waiting for this trip since the beach resort was opened a year ago. The place has a nipa hut cottages ranging for Php 150 to 400 pesos and floating balsa for Php 300 to 1000 pesos. So we choose a smaller balsa that can accommodate 8-10 person.   This is my first time to experience floating balsa with college friends. You can also play volleyball in their beach area, snorkeling and hiking up the mountain at left side of the resort with a good view of long stretch beach area and a blue water. It can be clearly seen during the early morning when  the water is clear and the tide is high. It is a full of natural landscape that a beach lover like me will have to enjoy great scenery and relaxation. On the other hand, some of the fishermen offers island hopping at the nearby island of Ivisan, Capiz ranging Php 600-800 pesos depending on number of persons per boat. Check out my next blogpost on How to Get to Ayagao White Beach.

President Roxas Church Parish of St. Joseph the Worker

The church has a simple beauty that charms many people to visit the place. It has unique interior which includes simple interiors, low ceiling and great lighting. Here are the short description of the church.

St. Joseph the Worker Parish
President Roxas, 5803 Capiz

Population: 40,001
Catholics: 39,501
Fiesta: St. Joseph the Worker during May 1
Parish Priest: Very Rev. Msgr. John A. Luza, PC
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Estrella

Photowalk at President Roxas in Capiz (Lutod Lutod)

It's my first time to visit President Roxas (formerly known as Lutod Lutod by locals). Which is the 4th class municipality if Capiz. People of President Roxas celebrate their Sinaot Festival every 1st of May. At yun ang hindi ko nasaksihan! Bad! Every city has some sort of a festival or tradition that is celebrated every year. In the Philippines almost all barangays that are predominantly populated by Christians celebrate fiesta. Tell us about the festivals, fiestas and traditions of President Roxas. 

2012 Construction of Mambusao Plaza in Capiz

Mambusao is the cleaniest town and one of the first class Municipality in Capiz. Nowadays when I visited my hometown, there where some changes of our public plaza. The area is under renovation and I will be constructed for about 4-6 months. Im excited to see the new public plaza in my future vist. People in Mambusao is lso known to be a town of good musicians all over Capiz and Panay Island. Mambusao Capiz has its own annual festival the Inilusan Festival in honor of St. Catherine of Alexandria the patron Saint of the town. Celebrated during the 25th day of November. Inilusan which literally mean sharing of dish by neighbors.

How to Get to Paraiso Del Rio Mambusao in Capiz

Going to Paraiso Del Rio Mambusao Capiz:

From Roxas City:

Manila to Roxas City by plane is about 1 hour via Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. From the airport take a tricyle going to Albar Jeepney Terminal located at Km 1 Roxas City. Then take a jeepney bound to Mambusao about 1 hour and a half travel period. Ask the driver to drop you off at Mambusao Public Market where the tricyle going to Barangay Tumalalod is located, about 20-30 minutes travel from the town of Mambusao to Paraiso Del Rio.

Where to stay in Mambusao Capiz?

ED & DATS MINI RESORTMambusao, Capiz
Tel. No. (036) 6470-256
Contact Person: Eduardo Lariosa

River Cruise & Revisiting Paraiso Del Rio Mambusao in Capiz

In Mambusao Capiz, one of the tourist attraction is Paraiso Del Rio located at Barangay Tumalalod, Mambusao Capiz, about 20 to 30 minutes travel from the town. They are offering boat rental or balsa, cottages, function area or pavillon for parties, reunion and any occasion. Enjoy the river bamboo adventures along the river dam or get some fish at their pond. It's open to public from 6:00am to 8:00pm only.

Paraiso Del Rio Fees & Amenities:

Entrance Fee: Php 5.00 per person

Rent of Kubo: Php 50.00 good for 12 persons.

Rent of Mini Hall: Php150.00

Pavillon/Reception Hall: Php 500.00(with comfort room,electricity,tables and chairs)

River Cruise: Php 300.00 for first 1 hour

Corkage: Php 50.00 /case of sofdrinks

              Php 100.00/ case of beer

              Php 10.00 / botlle of hard liquor

My Hometown - Mambusao Capiz from November 20-26, 2011

Last day of Mambusao Inilusan Food Festival 2011 - November 25