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Major city · Philippines

New Washington

Spend a half‑day in New Washington as a stopover for Kalibo; otherwise skip for a longer stay.

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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.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
PHP
Best months
Dec–May (dry season)
avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
Airport
KLO
Nights
0

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for New Washington: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
  • Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
  • Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for New Washington911 ▾
  • National emergency911

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about New Washington, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Maria Mercedes ResortRainbows InnMangrove Reforestation Project (Isla Kapispisan)Blood Compact site (Pacto de Sangre)
Airports
KLO Kalibo International Airport (9 km (5.6 mi) north, taxi or tricycle about 15 min)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest May (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

New Washington: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

10 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting 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).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Kalibo town centre

go

Door to door: ≈15 min

Tricycle or jeepney, about 9 km (5.6 mi), 15 min (check)

Market, Aklan State University, and Bay Park

Isla Kapispisan Mangrove Project

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

20‑min boat from the town pier (check schedule)

Eco‑tour, mangrove walk, educational tours

Bay Park, Barangay Tambak

go

Door to door: ≈5 min (check)

Walk or short tricycle ride (check distance)

Saturday live band, picnic area

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Maria Mercedes Resort

Rural setting, ~2 km (1.2 mi) 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

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₱800–1 (≈ under US$1) 200 excl. bed
Mid
₱1 (≈ under US$1) 200–2 000 excl. bed
High
₱2 (≈ under US$1) 000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic resort room1 × 1 night × ₱500₱500
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱800₱800
Tricycle from airport to town1 × ₱200 · check₱200
Boat to Isla Kapispisan (round trip)1 × ₱300 · check₱300
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₱180
Trip total≈ ₱1,980 per person per day, bed included₱1,980≈ US$35

2026 estimate in PHP; flights and airport transfers excluded.

Prices of common things

Crab or prawn dish₱150–300 (≈ US$3–6)
Tuba (coconut wine)₱50–100 (≈ US$1–2) per glass
Local snack (suman/ibos)₱30–70 (≈ US$1–2)
Boat ride to mangrove projectcheck schedule₱200–350 (≈ US$4–7) per person

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low crime; watch for occasional petty theft in market areas and be cautious crossing the river on small boats.
  • Port access limited; only small barges use Lagatik river (check schedules).
  • Boat rides to Isla Kapispisan run only during daylight; no night service.

Emergency numbers

National emergency
911

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Paki-dala itoTo this address, please

Emergency

  • National emergency911

Embassy

US Consulate in Manila; nearest Philippine embassy for other nationals.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kalibo Airport → New Washington (tricycle): about ₱200 (≈ US$4), 15 min (check)
  • Boat to Isla Kapispisan: ≈₱300 round trip, 20 min each way (check)

Say or show

  • Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
  • Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
  • Tagpila ito? — How much is this? (tag-pee-la i-to)
  • Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (sa-an ang ban-yo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for New Washington. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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