Often called the “Land of both curiosity and intrigue. The truth is, this province in the Western Visayas doesn’t bewitch with fear—it enchants with beauty, mystery, and legend. Wandering through the storied streets and lively markets, we were truly enchanted by the Lamumu dolls, which are not just souvenirs you can bring home but are also a tribute to Capiz’s rich folklore. The story goes that Jose Arcenas, an artist with a vision, wanted to create an inexpensive but meaningful piece of art inspired by local legends, so he personally funded the creation of the Lamumu dolls. Today, stories come alive with the Lamumu handcrafted doll collection.

Inarguably the best restaurant in town, Bitoy’s served us an exquisite spread of fresh oysters, kilawin, tanigue sinigang, and crabs drenched in garlic butter. And, of course, no meal here is complete without tasting Marc’s BBQ , a decades-old recipe of pork BBQ that is a tender, marinated skewer grilled to perfection and remains a crowd favorite, proving that tradition is truly timeless.

Bitoy’s has been serving delectable, mouth-watering BBQ since 1969. Despite the passage of time, this iconic restaurant has retained the same passion and delicious flavors that have made it a local favorite for decades. To complement the feast, we sipped on refreshing fruit shakes and handcrafted cocktails while an acoustic band set the mood for a relaxing experience. After savoring the unforgettable meal at Bitoy’s, guests can take a leisurely stroll along the expansive stretch of Baybay Beach, continuing to soak in the same peaceful joy they started their day with.

“Panublion,” a Hiligaynon term meaning guardian of precious things, is the official name of the Roxas City Museum. What was once a circular water tank, built in 1910 by Pastor Alcazar from Batangas who married into the Arcenas family, now houses important historical and cultural artifacts. We learned that Sen. Jose Cortes Altavas, the governor in 1910, helped build the Provincial Capital, the Jose Rizal Statue, and the Capiz Bridge. Mayor Teodoro Roxas Arcenas built the market during Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s era, originally named Bagong Lipunan Market.