- Author:
- Japan. Tetsud¯osh¯o
- Publication Info:
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Tokyo, Japan:
Department of Railways,
1920,
pg 96
Text on page 96
96 Route 8. THE VIS AY AS Sights in Iloilo.
Sights of Interest in the neighbourhood: Fort San Pedro, at the mouth of the Iloilo, built in 1656 as a protection against the frequent raids of Moros; Arevalo, an old town where I,egaspi's toops first landed; Oton (11 km. from Iloilo), the oldest town in Panay Island (built between 1575 and 1580), which became the base of expeditions for the subjugation of the whole island; Jaro (3^ km. from Iloilo), where there is an old tower; Molo (4 km. from Iloilo), containing an old church; Camp Jossman (Guimaras Is.); Duman-gas, originally an important native town, has of late years become better known on account of the production of sugar and of pina cloth.
The railway station in Iloilo is in the barrio of I.apus Lapus, which is situated across the river from the water front and is reached either by a drive of about fifteen minutes from the steam boat landing or by the railroad ferry, starting near the same place.
Limestone Cave, Dumalag, Capiz.
As already mentioned, Iloilo is connected with Capiz on the N. coast by a railway, and, going N. on this line, a traveller will pass by some interesting sights. Soon after leaving Ventura, there will be seen to the W. several high mountain clifis of white coral formation. These contain a number of caves, which are of wonderful structure and great beauty. To visit these one should alight at Buntog (which is readied soon after entering Capiz Province) and go to Dumalag (4 km. from Buntog); the latter being a pretty village, lying on the bank of a river at the foot of the white mountain cliffs. Dumalag has a pleasant climate, with good bathing at Sohut Spring, though there are no lodging arrangements for visitors. The
