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Batangas
Batangas is in Luzon, the chief island of the Philippines.
Understand
This is a lovely area on the coast south of Manila. Here you will find Anilao (Mabini) which is famous for its dive sites, Taal Lake and Volcano - said to be the lake within the lake, old churches and houses dating back to the Spanish times in Taal, Calaca and Batangas City, and the Batangas International and Container Port. There is mountain trekking - in Mt. Maculot and in Mabini and Nasugbu towns. There are fresh-water beaches in the towns around the Lake -- San Nicolas, Agoncillo, Cuenca, Balete, Tanauan and Talisay. Salt-water beaches abound in Matabungkay (Lian town), in Nasugbu, in Calatagan, in Calaca, in Lemery, in Taal, San Luis, in Bauan, in Lobo, and in Laiya (San Juan town). There are also several island tourist destinations, namely: Tingloy, Verde Island, Ligpo Island, Sombrero Island, and Fortune Island. There are also Industrial Parks and various manufacturing industries dotting the shoreline.
Get in
Batangas City is 2 1/2 kilometers away from Manila. Tanauan City is about 1 1/2 hour away and in between Tanauan City and Batangas City, one will find Lipa City.Travellers can take air-conditioned buses in going to Batangas City. Those who want to go to Nasugbu, Calatagan and Lian towns (Matabungkay) can pass via the Tagaytay route.When driving one's own vehicle to Tanauan-Lipa-Batangas City, travelers will pass through the South Luzon Expressway, then the STAR Tollway and can just follow the directional signs along the highway.For short trips in the desired destinations, passenger jeepneys abound, and then tricycles.
Get around
You can use jeepneys to go to different parts of the province, but you can use tricycles for short trips, tricycles takes you to the exact place that you want to go because jeepneys have routes like buses do.
See
There are caged tigers you can see (but don't get too close because they have a tendency to spray their territory frequently!).Taal Volcano at Taal Lake
Do
Swim. The reef is carved to create small swimming areas at the foot of the ladders. Kick back, relax, and soak up the tropical ambiance. That's what this place is all about!St. Martin de Tours Church, located in the Taal section of Batangasa, one of the biggest catholic churches in all of southeast asia.lots of beaches, resorts with swimming pools, and restaurants.Swimming and snorkeling around Sobrero island to see the corals. Beautiful colors!
Buy
The Barong Tagalog, one of philippines trademarks, as it is worn during special occasions.The Balisong''', butterfly knives, one of Batangueno's trademark, as shown by Dencio Padilla in his movies. Theres a lot of imitations of Balisong, but the authentic ones are made in Barangay Balisong, in Taal town, Batangas, hence the name balisong...Batangas is famous for its panutsa (Peanut Brittle), Sinaing na Tulingan (small tuna in vinegar), suman (rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves), and the longganisa and tapa made in Taal Town, the achara of Calaca, and Bagoong of Balayan towns.Sweets like macapuno, ube and pastillas are famous...
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