Batangas, officially known as the Province of Batangas (Filipino: Lalawigan ng Batangas) is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is the city of Batangas and is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and to the west lies the South China Sea. Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name Kumintáng.
Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. It is home to the well-known Taal Volcano, one of the Decade Volcanoes, and Taal Heritage town, a small town that has ancestral houses and structures dating back to the 19th century. The province also has numerous beaches and diving spots including Anilao in Mabini, Sombrero Island in Tingloy, Ligpo Island and Sampaguita Beach in Bauan, Matabungkay in Lian, Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Calatagan and Laiya in San Juan. All of the marine waters of the province are part of the Verde Island Passage, the center of the center of world’s marine biodiversity.
Batangas City has the second largest international seaport in the Philippines after Metro Manila. The identification of the city as an industrial growth center in the region and being the focal point of the Calabarzon program is seen in the increasing number of business establishments in the city’s Central Business District (CBD) as well as numerous industries operating in the province’s industrial parks.
Batangas Province Capitol
Tourist Spot In Batangas
1.Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano is recognized as the smallest active volcano in the world. The volcano can be found in the interior part of Taal Lake, and 70 kilometers south of Metro Manila.
It is distinctive because of the fact that the volcano itself forms a landmass that has a lake inside its crater, and known as the “Crater Lake”. The Crater Lake’s water has a diluted form of sulfuric acid with extreme absorption of aluminum, boron, magnesium and sodium in salt structure.
The volcano can be best viewed in Tagaytay City because of its high altitude. The lakeshore towns of San Nicholas, Agoncillo and Talisay are places in Batangas you can have a closer view, and actually take you to the top of the crater.
Between 1572 to the present-day thirty-three eruptions has been recorded, mostly in Volcano Island. The great 1754 plinian eruption lasted for days that dimmed the skies and affecting the entire region including Metro Manila area with fallout. According to some experts, the eruption of 1754 closed the open channel of the sea and permitted the buildup of freshwater from rainfall leading to the development of Taal Lake.
Taal Lake is the third largest lake in the Philippines. A waterway called Pansipit River connects the lake thru Balayan Bay and is considered to be very rich in natural resources and different kinds of marine species that thrives in the river.
The lake is very important for fisheries especially maliputo and tawiliswhich are saltwater fishlike in attributes. As determined by Peter J.P. Whitehead of the British Museum of Natural History, tawilis “is the only species of Sardinella that is found in fresh water.” It’s also the home to the only known species of sea snakes (Hydrophis sempen), which have cultured to adjust to freshwater. There are many other varieties, which until now have yet to be recognized, and whose natural histories have not been totally deliberated.
Laiya Beach
Laiya Beach
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| Geography | |
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| Archipelago | Luzon |
| Administration | |
| Region | Southern Luzon |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | San Juan, Batangas |
Laiya Beach, located in Laiya-Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas, is a popular beach destination in the Philippines.[1]
Due to the beach’s white sands, clear waters, and proximity to the country’s capital, Manila, it has become one of the most famous and most visited beaches in the country, particularly for those from the National Capital Region.[2] The area is fully developed with numerous accommodation facilities ranging from budget friendly resorts to high-end luxury resorts. The travel from Manila is a 2-and-a-half-hour drive, while commuting by public transportation would take four to six hours at most due to heavy traffic in the cities and multiple stops along the way.
Laiya has white sand beaches and clear waters, earning frequent comparison with Boracay,[3] which is the country’s top beach choice for local tourists, celebrities, and foreign tourists alike. Weathering-formed crushed shells and corals make up both beaches’ white sands,[4][5] with Boracay’s being noticeably finer and whiter. Laiya is one of the beaches that have gained popularity recently; thus, there are not as many luxury resorts and activities in the area as compared to other beaches in the country. This makes Laiya a better option for those who prefer a more peaceful ambience, without the overwhelming crowd and night life noise of other famous beaches in the country.
Aside from tourism, the locals in the area also make a living from fishing. Fishing boats are frequently seen with banana boats and jet skis along the shores. While most fishing villages elsewhere in the country would sell the catch to the market or a middleman, most of the catch of the fisherfolks in the area are sold directly to resorts in Laiya. Vendors are also frequently seen roaming in the beaches, selling souvenir items such as bracelets and butterfly knives or balisong in local language. The province of Batangas is known for making the country’s finest balisong knives.[6]
Property's of Batangas 