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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Ibajay
Skip Ibajay unless you have a specific reason: the mangrove park and Paeantawan viewpoint are half-day stops on a drive between Kalibo and Boracay.
Ibajay is a quiet Aklan municipality with the Philippines' densest mangrove concentration (Katunggan it Ibajay) and a WWII viewpoint at Paeantawan. Most travellers pass through on the way to Boracay or Kalibo. The Ati-Ati festival in January adds colour, but the town has limited accommodation and dining.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (typhoon risk)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Fire and ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tricycle ride within town | ₱15–30 |
| Half-day tricycle hire | ₱300–500 |
| Meal at a carinderia | ₱50–100 |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₱15–25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KLO · Kalibo International Airport
- About 30 km (19 mi); jeepney or tricycle to Ibajay, about 45 minAbout 19 mi (30 km); jeepney or tricycle to Ibajay, about 45 min
Typical fares
- Kalibo Airport → Ibajay (tricycle)
- about ₱200–300, 45 min (check)
- Ibajay → Caticlan jetty (tricycle)
- about ₱400–600, 1 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Tricycles cover the town and nearby barangays. For Katunggan and Paeantawan, hire a tricycle for a half-day (about ₱300–500).
See and do
Known for
- Katunggan it Ibajay mangrove park (40+ ha)
- Paeantawan viewpoint
- Ati-Ati festival (January)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kalibo | Jeepney or tricycle, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Boracay | Tricycle to Caticlan jetty (about 1 h), then ferry | About 2 h |
| New Washington | Jeepney or tricycle, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Buruanga | Tricycle, about 40 min | About 50 min |
Sleep
- Poblacion (town centre)
- A few basic guesthouses and homestays; book ahead for festival dates.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Magkano?mag-KA-no |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-LA-mat |
| Where is the mangrove park? | Saan ang mangrove park?sa-AN ang MANG-grov park |
| Please take me here | Pahatid po ditopa-ha-TID po DEE-to |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- No ATM in Ibajay: bring cash from Kalibo or Boracay.
- Katunggan mangrove park may have limited opening hours: check with the municipal tourism office.
- Paeantawan trail can be muddy after rain; wear sturdy shoes.
Ibajay is safe; standard precautions apply. Watch for loose dogs on rural roads and muddy trails after rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ibajay yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Katunggan it Ibajay mangrove park (40+ ha)
- Paeantawan viewpoint
- Ati-Ati festival (January)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ibajay, revision 5098509 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5098509
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ibajay). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.