WATCH: ‘Other options,’ 8 alternative places to visit during Boracay closure

AKLAN, Philippines — The Department of Tourism has recommended eight tourist destinations nearby Boracay while the island is momentarily closed.

The DOT issued notice to tourists and traveling public of the temporary closure of Boracay for six months starting April 26. 

This notice is posted in Kalibo International Airport.

It added a suggestion of nearby “must-experience” tourist destinations in Western Visayas.

Here’s a list and video of the areas tourists can visit while the government rehabilitates the island of Boracay:

Aklan

• Javili Falls, Jawili Tangalan
• Pangihan Cave, Katipunan, Malay
• Ariel's Cave, Alegria, Buruanga
• Basura Garden, Poblacion, Balete
• Katunggan it Ibajay, Bugtong Bato-Naisud, Ibajay
• Piña Weaving Industry (La Herminia, Heritage Arts and Crafts, Dela Cruz House of Piña)
• Aklan Sampaguita Garden, New Washington
• Hinugtan Falls, Buruanga, Aklan

Antique

• Caluya Group of Islands, Caluya
• Bugang River and Malumpati Cold Spring (from Barangay Guia to Barangay Sto. Rosario and ends in Barangay Zaldivar, Pandan)
• Igpasungaw Falls, Igpasungaw, Sebaste, Antique
• Malalison Island, Culasi
• Bagtason Patadyong Weaving, Bagtason, Bugasong
• Aningalan, San Remigio
• Nogas Island, Anini-y
• Tibiao Eco-Aventure Park, Tibiao

Capiz

• Baybay Beach, Roxas City
• Sta. Monica Church, Museum and Bell, Panay
• Agtalim Shrine, Dulangan, Pilar
• Suhot Cave and Spring, Dumalag
• River Tours (Panay, Cadimahan, Palina) Roxas City
• Hinulungan Falls, Pilar
• Basiao Beach, Ivisan
• Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Meditation Hills, Maninang, Sapian

Guimaras

• Old Trappist Monastery, Jordan, Guimaras
• Alubihod Beach Areas, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
• Agri-Tourism Circuit (Guimaras Wonders Farm and National Mango Research and Development Center in Jordan, Sebario Salt Farm in San Lorenzo, SEAFDEC Marine
• Reserve and Aqua-Culture Farm in Nueva Valencia, Southern Orchard and Spring Bloom Farm in Sibunag)
• Bala-an Bukid Shrine, Jordan, Guimaras
• Roca Encantada, Buenavista, Guimaras
• Holy Family Hills, San Lorenzo, Guimaras
• Suba Malawig Eco-Tour, Nueva, Valencia Guimaras
• Wind Farm, San Lorenzo

Iloilo

• Heritage Churches of Southern and Central Iloilo (Leon, Pavia, Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara, Tigbauan, Guimbal, Miag-ao and San Joaquin Churches)
• Coral Gardens of San Joaquin, Banate, Concepcion, and Carles
• Weaving, pottery, metalcraft, bamboocraft, bobbin lace making, and food industries, Southern and Central portion of the province
• Hiking, spelunking, and mountain biking in Alimodian, Dingle, Passi City Igbaras, and Leon
• Waterfalls of Lambunao, Alimodian, and Igbaras
• Iloilo Golf and Country Club Sta. Barbara
• Island hopping in Concepcion, Ajuy and Carles
• Resort hopping in Southern, Central, and Northern Iloilo

Iloilo City

• City Gallery, Iloilo City Hall, Plaza Libertad Complex
• Calle Real
• Museo Iloilo, Bonifacio Drive
• 19th century Casa Mariquit, Santa Isabel Street, Jaro
• Hablon weaving at the Sinamay House in Osmena Street, Arevalo and barquillos makers at Deocampo's in Santa Isabel Street, Jaro
• Magnificent churches (Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in E. Lopez Street, Jaro; Santa Ana Parish Church in Molo; Santo Nino de Arevalo Parish Church in Villa, Arevalo; Iglesia de San Jose de Placer in Calasanz Street, City Proper; and many more)
• Ilonggo's seafoods and rich cuisine at Tatoy's Manokan and Breakthrough Restaurant in Arevalo
• Iloilo River Esplanade, Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue

Negros Occidental

• Mt. Kanlaon (via the Guintubdan trail), La Carlota City
• Ancestral Houses, Silay, and the Ruins, Talisay
• Sulfur Springs of Mambukal Resort, Murcia
• White sand beaches and dive sites, Sipalay
• Snorkeling at Carbin Reef Marine Reserve, Sagay City
• Danjungan Island Marine Reserve, Cauayan
• 18-hole Golf Courses, Victorias, Bacolod and Murcia
• Rapha Valley, Don Salvador Benedicto; Penalosa Farm, Victorias City; May's Organic Garden, Bacolod City

Bacolod City

• Bacolod City Government Center, Carlos Hilado Circumferential Road
• Negros Museum, Gatuslao St.
• Negros Forest Ecological and Biodiversity Foundation South Capitol Road
• Bacolod Public Plaza and Bandstand
• San Sebastian Cathedrl and Bishop Palace, Rizal St.
• Barangay Sang Birhen Chapel, Sta. Clara Subdivision
• Panaad Park and Stadium, Barangay Mansilingan
• Pope John Paul II Tower, Rizal Extn, BREDCO