Batangas Overview

As in the much of the Philippines, Batangas enjoys a three season climate. Conditions remain balmy throughout the year, with an average annual temperature hovering around 28oC. Continual sea breezes help to cool off the otherwise warm and humid air, making the weather more pleasant here than in other parts of the country. In fact, Batangas is known for its naturally cool climate. more...

Batangas Activities

Batangas’ most important and popular destination in Taal also happens to be one of the country’s best-preserved Spanish colonial towns. This traditional village retains its roots and structural layout, and contains a number of interesting attractions worth checking out including museums, churches and restored homes. more...

Batangas Events and Festivals

Tapusan Festival: this day-long event in Alitagtag town honours the Holy Cross. A very old cross in the centre of town is festooned with flowers, then mounted on a colourful float and paraded through the town along with images of Mary and other floats. The locals pull these floats along by rope, creating a stimulating atmosphere. more...

Batangas Sightseeing

This unusual and picturesque lake has the distinction of containing the world’s smallest volcano, making it Batangas’ most popular tourist attraction. A 20 mile-long lake surrounds the volcanic islet, which is a great place to do some hiking. There are seven small towns surrounding the lake, most of which have accommodation, transport and restaurants. Many visitors head to Tagaytay City first, which offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake from its ridge top location. You can also take a boat from one of the lakeside towns to reach the volcanic islet. more...

Batangas Transport

The main travel hub in Batangas province is Batangas City. Air-conditioned buses operated by private companies such as JAM, BLTB, Tirtan, Batangas Express Liner among several others are the best way to travel between Manila and larger cities around the province such as Tanauan, Lipa and Batangas City. Smaller towns along the coast and in the highlands can be reached by local jeepney transport once you get to Batangas City. If you rent your own vehicle at the airport, the South Luzon Expressway offers smooth and easy travel between all the main cities in Batangas, and directional signs along the highway are in English. more...

Batangas Travel Tips

The currency used in the Philippines is the Philippine peso (Php). There are 100 centavos in one peso. Banknotes come in denominations of Php1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins come in denominations of Php10, 5, 2 and 1, as well as 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos. more...