Capiz is my home and also home to the
eponymous Capiz shells locally known as pi-os. That is why it is not
surprising to see an abundance of locally-crafted Capiz shell products for sale
here. This largely uncharted province in Western Visayas is oozing with
immaculate beaches, majestic caves and mouth-watering seafood!
Interestingly, Capiz was the second Spanish
settlement established by the Spaniards after San Miguel, Cebu. Upon arrival at
Pan-ay, Captain Diego de Artienda who was sent by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
declared the town the capital of the province which was later transferred to
Capiz town (present-day Roxas City) because of its strategic which is a coastal
location for trade and naval defense.
Today, Capiz is a thriving city sprinkled
with some remnants of its glorious heyday and makes for a perfect escape from
the crowd-magnet Boracay. There are many wonderful places in Capiz and here are
some of the most Beautiful and fascinating places in Capiz that we’re sure
You’ll love.
Manuel
Roxas Shrine-The ancestral house of Capiz’ famed son – Manuel Acuña Roxas, the
last President of the Commonwealth and the 1st President of the Republic of the
Philippines is located at the corner of Rizal and Zamora Street in downtown
Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province.And the Capital city of Capiz was
named After Him to give Honour to his Service to Our Country. The
well-preserved abode has been declared a National Historical Shrine. Today, the
Manuel Roxas Shrine serves as a private residence of the Albar Family,
descendants of Jovita Acuña Barrios.
Second Place You want to visit Is The Roxas
Cathedral-Crowning downtown Roxas City is the Immaculate Conception
Metropolitan Cathedral Parish known as Roxas Cathedral. This beautiful stone
church was completed in 1876, destroyed by the typhoon back in 1698 and
reconstructed in 1954.And many Capizenos go here to pray and devote The
Almighty God.
Third one is the Baybay Beach- It’s Not a
White sand Beach Like Boracay But Since
Roxas City, the capital of Capiz is dubbed as “Seafood Capital of the
Philippines”, don’t miss eating seafood during your trip here! Beach hemmed in
by eateries that serve dirt cheap, mouth-watering seafood that are cooked to
order! It’s the best place to gobble up rare diwal clam
(angel wing clam), a Roxas specialty as well as oysters, crabs and shrimps. I’m
sure you can’t resist Such a Wonderful Sea Foods , Except you have Allergies.
So What are you waiting for? Don’t Think it
twice, Come And Visit Capiz Where You can See the Wonderful Gifts of Mother
Earth. ‘’Dali na!’’
