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Panay
Fly to Iloilo (ILO) or Kalibo (KLO); stay 3–5 days; use Iloilo as base for festivals, historic sites and day trips to Boracay.
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Key facts · Philippines
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Currency
- Peso (PHP, ₱)
- Language
- Filipino and English
- Plugs
- A · B · C · 220 V
- Time zone
- UTC+8 all year
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- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
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Panay is known for its lively January festivals, historic churches and easy access to Boracay’s beaches; a 3‑5‑day stay in Iloilo lets you see the highlights and take day trips.
Where to sleep
- Iloilo CityCity guide
Central hub, close to Dinagyang Festival venues and transport links.
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
- 3 nights
- Iloilo City base, attend Dinagyang or Ati‑Atihan if in January, day‑trip to Boracay.
- 5 nights
- Iloilo City base, add Miag‑ao Church and coastal drive to Roxas.
- January festivals draw crowds; book hotels early.
- Rainy season June–October can disrupt ferry schedules.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boracay | Caticlan | min | check | Ferry runs every 30 min; travel ~15 min; plan return before sunset. |
| Miag‑ao Church | Iloilo City | min | unknown | Bus or private car; open daily 8:00–17:00.Bus or private car; open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. |
| Roxas City | Iloilo City | min | unknown | Scenic coastal drive via Rte 6. |
Bags between cities
Luggage forwarding is not widely available on Panay; travel light or use hotel storage in Iloilo City.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iloilo City | go | go | go | go | go | × | × | × | × | × | × | go |
| Kalibo | go | go | go | go | go | × | × | × | × | × | ok | ok |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panay lowlandsIloilo, Roxas, Kalibo | best | best | best | hot | hot | wet | wet | wet | wet | ok | best | best |
- Panay lowlands
- Dry season December–May; rainy season June–October with typhoon risk. January festivals are in the dry season.
Best months are also the peak festival season (January) and the driest period (February–May).
Getting in and passes
Arrival times and regional passes
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Get in
| From | To | How | p50 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila (Ninoy Aquino Intl) | Iloilo City (ILO) | Domestic flight (Cebu Pacific, PAL Express) | ~1 h 15 min door‑to‑door | Most flights are direct; check schedule for seasonal routes. |
| Manila | Kalibo (KLO) | Domestic flight (Cebu Pacific, AirAsia) | ~1 h 20 min door‑to‑door | Kalibo is the gateway for Boracay; last flight often late afternoon. |
| Manila | Caticlan (MPH) | Domestic flight (Cebu Pacific) | ~1 h 20 min door‑to‑door | Caticlan Airport is closest to Boracay; shuttle to Caticlan jetty. |
| Manila | Roxas City (RXS) | Domestic flight (Cebu Pacific, PAL Express) | ~1 h 20 min door‑to‑door | Serves northern Panay; limited daily flights. |
| Manila | Iloilo City | Bus + ferry (ALPS, Ceres, Philtranco) | ~12 h total | Overnight bus includes ferry crossing from Mindoro. |
Regional passes
Panay island pass
checkNo single pass covers all transport; pay per ride or use a reloadable Beep card in Iloilo City.
Eat and move on
Regional food and where to go next
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Regional food
| Dish | Where | Timing / trap |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz Batchoy | Iloilo City: La Paz district | Noodle soup with pork, liver, and chicharrón; best at eateries like Deco's or Ted's. |
| Pancit Molo | Iloilo City: Molo district | Wonton soup with shredded chicken; a local specialty. |
| Seafood | Roxas City: Baybay Beach | Fresh grilled fish, shrimp, and squid; eat at the seaside restaurants. |
| Inasal na Manok | Iloilo City and Bacolod | Grilled chicken marinated in vinegar and annatto; a Visayan staple. |
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Region in numbers
- Where to sleep
- 2 bases
- Nights suggested
- 3–5 nights
- Ways in
- 5 listed
- Best months
- Jan–Mar, Nov, Dec
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