One of the oldest churches in the country. Sta. Monica Church was built in 1774. With majestic Baroque influences defined by the use of attached coupled tiers, in Corinthian style, the architecture of the facade is articulated following the tenets of the Baroque movement. It was declared a National Landmark by the national Historical Institute of the Philippines in 1997. In the topmost tier of its five- level belfry is the biggest and most likely the heaviest Christian bell in Asia which was cast in 1878 using 70 sacks of coins. It is about 7ft. In height and 5ft. In diameter and weights 10.4 tons. Its booming sound can be heard 8kms.  away.  Eight other bells can be found in the belfry.


This century-old church’s interior is shaped like a cross and is made from yellow sandstone. The church’s six arched windows at each side with columns between them reaching the roof with buttresses at the side give it a different look. It was finished in 1872 when Fr. Aridel Abaloso was the parish priest of the town. At the front left side of the church is the five-story belfry housing five bells of different sizes all made in 1881.

Located in the city proper is the two-storey hard stone house were the first president of the third republic, Manuel A. Roxas was born on January 1 1892. President Roxas is the third son of Gerardo Roxas and Rosario Acuna. He became a lawyer in 1913; town councillor, 1917; Provincial governor, 1919;Speaker, house of representative, 1922-1934; Secretary of Finance, 1938; President, Senate,1945-1946; last president of the commonwealth, 1946-1948.


This sanctuary has the distinction of being the only community protected and the only mangrove reserved within the city. This place stretches over 4.69 hectares and is home to diversity of marine life. Marvel at the wonder of marine bio-diversity in several nipa huts interconnected by more than 100 meters long pedestrian suspension bridge or join an educational tour by riding in a bamboo raft or banca to take a closer look at 19 species of mangroves that serves as habitat for a wide variety of fishes,crustaceans, molluscs, and shells, while listening to a live compose about Barangay Culajao and mangrove. Look out also for exotic birds and insects. This reserve is under the purview of Roxas City Government in partnership with PEW Fellows Marine Conservation and Katunggan sa Culajao Salbaron Association(KACUSA),inc.


Baybay beach is not just of its fresh clean air and fine black sand but also of its bountiful produce.  Along the seashore are seafood stalls where tourists can spot fresh fishes can shells to be cooked in front of them.  Capiz is known as the ‘’Center of Seafood – Trip Tourism in the Philippines’’ not only for its abundance of marine life but especially for its best quality. This place is a center of water sports at a day time and also a great social scene at night, when bars pulsate to the latest rhythms. In here, also, is the la playa de roxas(people’s park), where one can relax and enjoy.



One of Capiz highest waterfalls plunges over the brink into a shaded pool. The waters cascade through the three waterfalls among beautiful woodland settings. Along the way is another gigantic falls, where waters magnificently flow from the top of the mountain along gorge and stands of unspoiled timbers. Its rustling sound can be clearly heard along the road which is more than 200mts. away.


Its many chambers of different level offer extreme adventure and thrill. More exciting is crawling through 2 or 3 feet openings leading to “kipot Hilton”, the main chamber which is a big as a hotel ballroom. Outside the cave is a stream with cool water. Animals such as deer and birds can be found in the area.


Located in the rainforest of Brgy. Artuz, Tapaz, this park hosts the best waterfalls in Western Visayas. The main waterfalls has a water drop off of about 81ft. Countless waterfalls with drop offs are between less than a foot to as high as 7ft. The total length of which is at least 3.5kms and could go as far as 8kms. nine other beautiful waterfalls, which some have even superior size, can be found in Tapaz.


From a distance, the 200ft. High grayish black rock cliff of the mountain that hosts these caves offers spectacular sight for tourists. Exotic orchids and other plants fill the air with adorable fragrance especially during summer. Wild animals and birds can also be found in the area. These caves are revered for their cultural and historical significance. These have been used as burial sites of pre-spanish inhabitants. One of the greatest battles in the province against Spanish soldiers took place in one of its caves, the Balisong Cave. Juan Arce, Capiz greatest revolutionario died during this battle.


Get in touch with the fishing life of the small fisherfolks as you take on the two –hour river cruise riding on a bamboo raft and experience the different means of fishing as you listen to the live “composo” of the story of this humble place. Discover and learn the mangrove species, freshwater fishes, the birds and other marine forms of life.

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