Just 2-3 hours South of the megacity of Manila is Batangas, an unassuming province rich with a lively past, history, folklore, nature and stretches of excellent beaches and the most accessible dive sites teeming with marine life. You can define this province in one word: AMAZING.
Source: tourism-philippines.com
The BA in CALABARZON
Having said that Batangas Province is a “Land of Rolling Hills and Wide Shore Lands”, it will surely mesmerize your minds. Batangas City is the capital of this wonderful province (yes, Batangas City) with Cavite Province in its North, Laguna Province in its Northeast, Quezon Province in its East, Verde Island Passage and Mindoro Island in its South and the West Philippine Sea in its West.
As for its land area, it comprises 3,120 km2 and its terrain is generally rolling and is elevated down toward the West, South and Southwest coasts and is characterized by highland while the rest of the province are mountainous and hilly.
Source: www.emb.gov.ph
Batangas was derived from the word Batangan meaning “a raft” which the people used so that they could fish in the nearby Taal Lake. However, its first recorded name wasKumintang. Here in Batangas, you will find excellent diving spots, fresh water and salt water beaches, and island destinations. See? Everything you’re looking for is here! Appreciate its beauty up to its finest.
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GETTING THERE
There are buses plying to the different parts of Batangas daily from Manila and these usually leave on an hourly basis. Buses like ALPS and Jam Transit have buses leaving every 15-30 minutes from its stations in Cubao, Buendia, Lawton and EDSA-Pasay City Stations. For Nasugbu-bound buses, take the Erjohn & Almark or Crow Transit from Pasay City bus terminal. Alternatively, one can hire a car or a van (with or without a driver) from any of the car rental companies in Manila.
Source: tourism-philippines.com
Find out more interesting things about Batangas Province in the upcoming posts!
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