Batangas, Philippines

Batangas is in Luzon, the chief island of the Philippines. This is a lovely province in Luzon's Southern Tagalog region, located south of Manila/NCR. 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. Batangas is the exact place that will give you a sudden urge to drop whatever it is you are doing and just take off to Batangas. When you get there, you will know that everything is worth leaving behind for a Batangas experience!. Nestled just two hours away by car from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila, Batangas offers a haven for every discerning visitor. The short trip will take you to captivating sites like the world's lowest volcano and diverse dive sites. If it's heritage you are looking for, Batangas also has historical sites well preserved for everyone to enjoy.