Roxas

Roxas is the capital city of Capiz province on the northern coast of Panay Island. Known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines," the city is famous for its abundant and affordable seafood, particularly its crabs, prawns, and oysters. Roxas is also the hometown of former Philippine President Manuel A. Roxas, after whom the city is named.

By plane

Roxas Airport (RXS) has flights from Manila via Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.

By land

Buses and vans connect Roxas to Iloilo City (3 hours south), Kalibo (1.5 hours north), and Caticlan/Boracay (3 hours north).

By sea

The Port of Roxas serves inter-island ferries to Manila and other Philippine ports.

Tricycles and jeepneys are the main transport. The city is relatively compact and easy to navigate.

• Capiz Provincial Capitol — A historic building in the city centre.

• Roxas City Cathedral (Immaculate Conception) — The main Catholic church.

• Roxas City Plaza — A central park with a monument of Manuel Roxas.

• Panay River — A scenic river running through the city with riverfront dining.

• Pilar Caves — A cave system in nearby Pilar town.

• Baybay Beach — A long stretch of beach along the Roxas coast.

• Palina Greenbelt — A mangrove forest and ecopark.

• Seafood boodle fights — Communal seafood feasts along Baybay Beach.

• Island hopping to Olotayan Island — A nearby island with white-sand beaches.

• River cruise on the Panay River — Sightseeing by boat.

• Visit the Roxas City Public Market — The largest seafood market in the region.

• Seafood — The city is known for its crabs, prawns, oysters, and scallops. Seafood restaurants line Baybay Beach.
• Baybay Beach seafood grill — Grilled seafood served with vinegar and garlic rice.
• Pancit Capiz — A local noodle dish.
• Binakol — Chicken stew cooked in coconut water.
• Seafood boodle fight — A communal feast on banana leaves with rice, crabs, shrimp, and vegetables.

• Buko juice — Fresh coconut water.
• Cafe Capiz — Local coffee shops.

• Capiz Emar Hotel — A mid-range hotel in the city.
• Seda Roxas — A modern hotel near the capitol.
• Roxas President's Inn — Budget accommodation.
• Baybay Beach resorts — Beachfront cottages along the coast.

• Seafood — Fresh and dried seafood, especially crab, prawns, and oysters.
• Capiz shell products — Decorative items made from the translucent capiz shell.
• Pasalubong — Local delicacies and biscuits.
• SM City Roxas and Gaisano Capital Roxas — Major shopping destinations.

• Iloilo City — 3 hours south by bus.
• Kalibo — 1.5 hours north (gateway to Boracay).
• Caticlan — 3 hours north (Boracay ferry).
• Olotayan Island — 20 minutes by boat.
• Pan-ay Church — 30 minutes north (home of the largest church bell in the Philippines).