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Capiz
Sleep in Roxas City; day-trip the rest. 2 nights cover the seafood market and a hot-spring visit.
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Capiz is the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, with rich fishing grounds and the namesake Capiz shell used for crafts. Roxas City is the base; the province also has hot springs and folk-dance traditions. Two nights let you eat well and see the main sights without rushing.
Where to sleep
- Roxas CityCity guide
Seafood restaurants, the port, and the provincial park. Most hotels and eateries are here.
Best Dec–May
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Plan the nights
How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags
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Night sequences
- 2 nights
- Roxas City 2 – seafood dinner, morning market, afternoon at Sulod Hot Springs.
- Typhoons are possible Jun–Nov; check forecasts before booking.
- Seafood market stalls close by early afternoon; go in the morning for the best selection.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulod Hot Springs | Roxas City | 90 min | unknown | In Dumalag municipality; check tricycle or jeepney schedule from the town proper. |
When to go
Months and weather
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Seasons at a glance
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| Country | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxas City | go | go | go | go | go | × | × | × | × | × | × | go |
| Philippines (country-wide) | go | go | go | ok | ok | ok | ok | × | ok | ok | ok | go |
Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.
Climate strip
| Zone | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capiz lowlandsMost of the province | dry | dry | dry | hot | hot | wet | wet | wet | wet | wet | dry | dry |
- Capiz lowlands
- Dry season Nov–Apr; wet season May–Oct with typhoon risk. Best travel months: Dec–Apr.
Typhoons are possible Jun–Nov; check forecasts before booking.
Getting in and passes
Arrival times and regional passes
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Get in
| From | To | How | p50 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila (MNL) | Roxas City (RXS) | Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific – daily flights | ~1 h 15 flight | RXS is a small airport; taxis and tricycles to the city centre (~15 min). |
| Iloilo City | Roxas City | Bus (Ceres Liner) | ~3 h | Buses leave from Iloilo's terminal every 30–60 min. |
| Batangas City | Roxas City (port) | Ferry via Romblon | ~8 h | Check schedules; not daily. Alternative: bus from Batangas to Manila then fly. |
Eat and move on
Regional food and where to go next
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Regional food
| Dish | Where | Timing / trap |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh seafood (grilled fish, prawns, crabs) | Roxas City – Baybay Beach, seafood market | The market opens early; buy from vendors and have it cooked at nearby eateries. |
| Capiz shell crafts (not food) | Roxas City – souvenir shops | Lampshades, trays, window panels made from Placuna placenta shell. |
Go next
Iloilo Province
plannedBus ~3 h
Spanish colonial churches, heritage houses, and the Dinagyang Festival.
Aklan
plannedBus ~1.5 h to Kalibo
Gateway to Boracay; also has the Ati-Atihan Festival.
Antique
plannedBus via Iloilo or direct jeepney
Less visited; beaches, waterfalls, and the Malumpati Cold Spring.
Planning aids
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Region in numbers
- Where to sleep
- 1 base
- Day trips
- 1, 1 h 30
- Nights suggested
- 2 nights
- Ways in
- 3 listed
- Best months
- No month rated best
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