Tigayon's Mystic Hill

Life is full of surprises. And sometimes a perfect day to go to the beach can turn bad in a flash. I was supposed to go to Jawili Beach last week to do my next feature but I guess the weather man did not predict that the rain clouds were coming and that they would drench me. So I had to postpone my supposed feature.

After a long, long while, the rain stopped. And with only 2 hours of daylight left, and the fact that it was my last day in Kalibo (I was supposed to go back to Iloilo in the morning), I felt I had to go somewhere near but interesting. And that brings me to my next feature, The Tigayon Hill.

The road that leads to the Hill

There's a mini-park below the hill where the kids can play around

It’s a small hill that’s located near the Aklan River, approximately 4.5 kilometers from the town proper. It’s mostly made-up of solid rack formations and it’s the only highland located in the town of Kalibo.

Tigayon Hill when viewed from the side

Legend has it that its the western tower that guards a fairy land. Elders say that during the full moon, a carriage pulled by a golden cow full of palace guards appears on the hill.The also say that it served as a refuge for local Katipunero's during the revolt against Spain.

Some of the Caves on the Hill

It has several shallow caves and nice rock formations.It has an altar of the Virgin Mary on the bottom and at the top is a small chapel and several benches where you can take a rest and enjoy the view of the mountains and the Aklan River flowing to Kalibo.

The Chapel on top of the Hill

A nice view of the River that flows towards Kalibo

Midway rest stop for those who forgot their pain relievers for arthrits

Benches on the top

Birds flying around the hill

The best thing about going to this hill is that there are no entrance fees to pay for. And so, whether you like a unique view of the Aklan River or the mountains, or just looking around town for some peace and quiet that only an Adoration Chapel can offer, then its time for you to take a short trip to the mystic Hill of Tigayon.