Batangas is popular for numerous resorts budding like mushrooms around the province. But apart from these, Batangas also boasts of different recreation and heritage spots where students and traditional tourists could go to. Learn more about the balisong and kapeng barako as you discover Batangas with Veniz Tours.
TAAL VOLCANO and TAAL LAKE
Topping the list is of course, the Taal Volcano which gracefully sits at the heart of the serene Taal Lake. Although known to be the world’s smallest, nobody could belittle Taal Volcano because it is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines, also belonging to the Pacific Ring of Fire. The current famous activity in Taal Volcano is trekking in its crater! Yes, there is another lake inside the crater, a sulphuric lake to be exact, where you can start another adventure after tramping around the volcano.
TAAL HERITAGE VILLAGE
If you want to travel back in time and experience the old Batangas vibe, walk through the streets of Taal Heritage Village where you can still see some houses preserved from the Spanish era up to the present times. Inside the village, you can find the Leon Apacible historical landmark, Marcela Agoncillo Museum, Escuela Pia, Our Lady of Caysasay Church, and Basilica of St. Martin de Tours.
ST. MARTIN DE TOURS
Built in 1575 and located in San Nicolas, Taal, Batangas, St. Martin De Tours (commonly known as Taal Basilica) is the largest church in Asia with the height of 96 meters and width of 45 meters. It was destroyed in 1754 by the Taal Volcano eruption and was restored in 1755.
CASA DE SEGUNDA
Located at Calle Rizal, Lipa City, this is the ancestral house of Segunda Katigbak, Jose Rizal’s first love. The Katigbak clan is one of the famous families in Batangas. The house is now considered as a historical museum. Frequent visitors are students, historians, and artists who would like to have a deeper discovery of Jose Rizal and Segunda Katigbak’s past.
MABINI SHRINE
Visitors can learn more about Apolinario Mabini, the Sublime Paralytic, as you walk inside the shrine that houses the hero’s personal belongings, his writings, and his remains. The shrine is situated at Mabini’s hometown, Talaga, Tanauan.
PASTOR HOUSE
A turn-of the-century house, this was formerly owned by Alejo Acosta, Batangas City barrio captain in 1883. According to old accounts, William Howard Taft was planned to be assassinated by a sniper in this house but the plan failed and until now, the bullet is still incised in one of the house’s doors.
BLUROZE FARM
An ecological park and resort in one, Bluroze Farm is one of the frequently visited spots in Lipa City where company outings, reunions, and weddings are held.
THE FARM at SAN BENITO
One of the best spas in the country, The Farm offers a total relaxation at its finest. It is also a natural haven for rejuvenating your senses, releasing the negative energies inside your system, and cleansing the downbeats your inner self accumulates in your everyday life. The Farm is located in San Benito, Lipa City.
HACIENDA DARASA RESORT
This property was just a plain plantation of fruit-bearing trees until the owner decided to build a resort inside the vicinity in 2002. Barely a year after, it was opened to the public. It is now one of the popular tourist destinations in the province and had been featured in various travel programs and magazines. Hacienda Darasa Resort (or Darasa Fiesta Resort) is situated in Barrio Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas.
BATANGAS RACING CIRCUIT
This is a must-visit place for racing enthusiasts. This 18-hectare property can be found in Barrio Maligaya, Rosario, Batangas. Batangas Racing Circuit is currently a favourite among the country’s top racers.
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