Potential Spots Tourism in New Washington, Aklan

• Sampaguita Gardens: The (Jojo's) Christmas Cottage
• Tambak Seawall
• Isla Kapispisan Mangrove Reforestation
• Jaime Cardinal Sin's Statue

Sampaguita Gardens: The (Jojo's) Christmas Cottage

               Sampaguita Gardens Resort and Spa, more popularly known simply as Sampaguita Gardens in 506 Rizal Street, Poblacion, New Washington, Aklan, a 10 -minute ride from the Kalibo Airport aims to be a world-class resort for local and foreign guests. Not a far out idea especially Mr. Samuel J. Butcher, the creator of "Precious Moments" and a stockholder of the resort is one responsible for the creative design for most part of the resort.

                Sampaguita Gardens has become famous for celebrating Christmas all year round. It is currently being marketed as more than just a destination but an experience.

Tambak Seawall

Isla Kapispisan Mangrove Reforestation

             Among the major marine ecosystems in the Philippines, mangroves each suffered the earliest and greatest degradation because of their relative accessibility to humans. In addition to over-exploitation due to domestic and commercial fuel, wood, charcoal and timber consumption, the greatest mangrove loss has been due to the large scale development of milk fish culture ponds. In the Province of Aklan, specifically in Batan Bay and Tinagong dagat, where the Isla Kapispisan Project is located , about 91% of the original mangrove cover has been converted into milk fish and prawn ponds.At present, more than 100, 000 mangrove trees had been planted in about 16 hectares of the 32.3 hectares projects.

Jaime Cardinal Sin's Statue

                   Jaime Cardinal Sin (August 31, 1928 to June 21, 2995)- former Manila archbishop ( appointed as a Cardinal on May 24, 1976) who figured prominently at both EDSA Revolutions (February 1986 and January 2001).

                The Cardinal Sin monument made of bronze which is bigger than Jaime Cardinal Sin's life size body. It is located in the town plaza facing the Roman Carttholic Chruch, Poblacion, New Washington.