Sta. Monica Church
Sta. Monica Church, Panay's centuries‐old church is the town's
historic landmark and foremost tourist attraction. It was constructed
in 1571 and completed in 1771. The grand structure is 70 m long, 25 m
wide, 18 m high and shaped in the form of a Latin cross. It has three
towering altars made of hardwood decorated with ornamental bas‐reliefs
and antique statues, a delicate expression of old Spanish Baroque. The
church was declared as a "National Historical Landmark" by the National
Historical Institute.
Panay Church Bell
A top the church belfry, hangs the biggest bell in Asia. Its booming sound could be heard 8 kilometers away. It is about 7 feet tall, a base diameter of 5 feet and weighs 10.4 tons. Seventy sacks of coins were used to cast the giant bell in 1878. the inscription on the bell reads "Soy la vos de Dios que llevare y ensalzare El principio has El fin de esta pueblo de Panay para que los fieles de Jesus vengan a esta cas de Dios a recibir las gracia celestiales" (" I am god's voice shall echo and praise from one end to the other of the town of Panay, so that the faithful followers of Christ may come to this house of God to receive the heavenly graces").
A top the church belfry, hangs the biggest bell in Asia. Its booming sound could be heard 8 kilometers away. It is about 7 feet tall, a base diameter of 5 feet and weighs 10.4 tons. Seventy sacks of coins were used to cast the giant bell in 1878. the inscription on the bell reads "Soy la vos de Dios que llevare y ensalzare El principio has El fin de esta pueblo de Panay para que los fieles de Jesus vengan a esta cas de Dios a recibir las gracia celestiales" (" I am god's voice shall echo and praise from one end to the other of the town of Panay, so that the faithful followers of Christ may come to this house of God to receive the heavenly graces").
Mangrove Forest
Mangrove forest in Panay is the largest in the province with an area
of about 371.03 hectares. Reforestation sites are located in Brgy.
Lat‐asan and Buntod. It is part of the Eco‐tourism being promoted by
the municipality. Mangrove serves as habitat to fishes, birds, and
different species of animals; filter the water system from pollutants;
and buffer zone for strong waves and currents protecting the people
living in the coastal areas.
Napti Island
Napti is a small uninhabited island located north of Brgy. Agojo. From
the mainland, it can be reached in 15 minutes by boat ride. Its shore
is white made of white stones and coral reefs remains. Plenty of live
coral reefs can be found in the surrounding coast, making it ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Pawa‐Buntod Beach
The beach is 3-kilometer shoreline from Brgy. Buntod to Pawa its fine
black sand, it is a conducive place for swimming, sunbathing, skim
boarding and other beach activities.
