Libacao Travel Guide

Aklan, Philippines – The municipality of Libacao, located 29 kilometers southwest of this capital town, occupies an important spot in the province of Aklan. It serves as the main watershed of the Aklan River, which holds considerable economic value to Aklanons as a source of potable water supply, farm irrigation, food, and sand and gravel, among others.

Libacao’s forests, which lie upstream of the river, are said to be one of the largest remaining forest covers in the entire island of Panay, which has a total land area of 45,091 hectares.

The municipality, whose hinterlands serve as home to one of the island’s notable indigenous communities, is considered the repository of Aklan’s ethnic culture.

These indigenous people have distinct ethnic cultures and traditions that have been spared from the influence of modern ways of living.

Thanks to these features, the local government is promoting his town as a viable inland tourism alternative in the province, which is also home to the renowned Boracay Island in Malay town.

Upstream in Libacao, the Aklan River has recently become a new spot for wild river bamboo rafting, kayaking, and other water sports. Libacao is known for having the longest “wild river” in the Philippines.

Libacao’s unique indigenous people live near Mt. Nangtud, the highest peak in central Panay Island, which has a recorded elevation of 2,150 meters.

The peak is located along the boundaries of Aklan, Iloilo, and Antique provinces and is part of the Mt. Baloy range.

Aside from its wild river and unique indigenous community, Libacao also holds a treasure trove of virgin forests, tropical flora and fauna, waterfalls, springs, and creeks.

Rich in natural resources and minor forest products, the town benefits from fertile lands and favorable year-round weather for agriculture. This allows it to be the leading producer of abaca fiber in Western Visayas.

The town is a significant producer of rice, cattle, bananas, copra, vegetables, bamboo, root crops, and various fruits including lanzones, durian, marang, mangosteen, seedless pomelo, chico, rambutan, and local oranges.

It can potentially yield high-value crops, tropical flowers, vegetables, and fruits.

How to get there

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to reach Libacao, Aklan (an inland municipality in Panay Island, Western Visayas).

Where Libacao is

• A town in Aklan Province, inland from Kalibo (not the Boracay side)
• About 29 km southwest of Kalibo town proper
• The main gateway is Kalibo — all routes go there first

From Manila / Luzon (fastest way)

1) Fly to Kalibo

• Flight: NAIA -> Kalibo International Airport
• Travel time: about 1 hour

2) Kalibo -> Libacao

From Kalibo transport terminal:

• Jeepney, van, or mini-bus to Libacao
• Travel time: about 1 to 1.5 hours

This is the easiest route.

Cheapest way (Bus + Ferry)

1. Bus from PITX or Buendia -> Kalibo (via RORO ferry)
   Travel time: about 17–18 hours
2. From Kalibo, takea  jeepney/van -> Libacao

From Iloilo City

Step 1 — Iloilo ? Kalibo

• Bus or van from Tagbak Terminal
• Around 2.5 to 3 hours

Step 2 — Kalibo ? Libacao

• Jeepney or van near Kalibo public market
• Around 1 hour ride

From Boracay / Caticlan

1. Caticlan -> Kalibo (bus/van about 2 hours)
2. Kalibo -> Libacao (about 1 hour)

Quick summary

All routes go to Kalibo first.

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