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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
New Washington
Spend a half‑day in New Washington as a stopover for Kalibo; otherwise skip for a longer stay.
New Washington is a small riverside town in Aklan, 9 km from Kalibo International Airport. Its attractions are limited to a few resorts, a mangrove eco‑project and a local market, making a half‑day visit sufficient unless you want beach time at nearby resorts.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- 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 · High ₱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
- National emergency 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 |
|---|---|
| Crab or prawn dish | ₱150–300 |
| Tuba (coconut wine) | ₱50–100 per glass |
| Local snack (suman/ibos) | ₱30–70 |
| Boat ride to mangrove project | ₱200–350 per person |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KLO · Kalibo International Airport
- 9 km (5.6 mi) north, taxi or tricycle about 15 min5.6 mi (9 km) north, taxi or tricycle about 15 min
Typical fares
- Kalibo Airport → New Washington (tricycle)
- about ₱200, 15 min (check)
- Boat to Isla Kapispisan
- ≈₱300 round trip, 20 min each way (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 and jeepneys connect the town to Kalibo and the airport (check availability and schedules); a 20‑min boat crosses the Lagatik river to the mangrove project (check schedule).
See and do
Known for
- Maria Mercedes Resort
- Rainbows Inn
- Mangrove Reforestation Project (Isla Kapispisan)
- Blood Compact site (Pacto de Sangre)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kalibo town centre | Tricycle or jeepney, about 9 km (5.6 mi), 15 min (check)Tricycle or jeepney, about 5.6 mi (9 km), 15 min (check) | ≈15 min |
| Isla Kapispisan Mangrove Project | 20‑min boat from the town pier (check schedule) | ≈30 min total |
| Bay Park, Barangay Tambak | Walk or short tricycle ride (check distance) | ≈5 min (check) |
Sleep
- Maria Mercedes Resort
- Rural setting, ~2 km (1.2 mi) from town centre, basic roomsRural setting, ~1.2 mi (2 km) from town centre, basic rooms
- Rainbows Inn
- Near Bay Park, easy access from airport, simple rooms
- Sampaguita Garden Resort & Convention
- Rizal St, across Aklan State University campus
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much is this? | Tagpila ito?tag-pee-la i-to |
| Where is the bathroom? | Saan ang banyo?sa-an ang ban-yo |
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
- Port access limited; only small barges use Lagatik river (check schedules).
- Boat rides to Isla Kapispisan run only during daylight; no night service.
Low crime; watch for occasional petty theft in market areas and be cautious crossing the river on small boats.
One and two days
No timed day plan for New Washington yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Maria Mercedes Resort
- Rainbows Inn
- Mangrove Reforestation Project (Isla Kapispisan)
- Blood Compact site (Pacto de Sangre)
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: New Washington, revision 4237431 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4237431
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
New Washington
Paki-dala ito
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- National emergency911
US Consulate in Manila; nearest Philippine embassy for other nationals.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/new-washington). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.