Municipal Profile- San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
Points of Interest

San Jose de Buenavista offers an array of activities of great interest to both local and foreign tourists. Antique's celebration of the Binirayan Festival is being conducted every April 30 to May 2 of every year. It's a theatrical presentation commemorating the landing of the ten Malay datus in Malandog, Hamtic, Antique in the middle of the 13th century to set up the first Malayan settlement or barangay in this country. Started in 1971, it is now attracting the attention of Filipino and foreigners alike.

In front of the Antique Provincial Capitol building is the EBJ Freedom Park in honor of the late Gov. Evelio B. Javier who was assassinated on Feb. 11, 1986 while depending freedom and democracy from the forces of martial law.

To add to the rich history of San Jose are the blends of the old and new faces of the town to include: the Old Capitol Building; Evelio B. Javier Memorabilia (New Capitol); ADF Handicrafts; Piedra's Restaurant; La Granja & Binirayan Hills; and the San Pedro Old Church.

Camp Autajay (also Piña Beach) offers a place for beach lovers. It is also an ideal 10-hectare lot for camping. 

San Jose de Buenavista is accessible via Asian Spirit, 3 times a week from Manila and from the major cities in the country through Iloilo City. It's a two-hour ride from Iloilo by choice from various buses plying the route. One can also take a longer route via Kalibo passing through the Northern Municipalities of Antique.