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Capital city of Batangas, Philippines
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Batangas (pronounced as “batang-gas”), the capital of Batangas province, is a major seaport, second to Manila among the ports on Luzon, and a gateway to the rest of the archipelago. . Metro Batangas is seeing fast growth, but its prominent sights like the city's religious sites and heritage homes are yet to have a mention to the tourist trail.
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Built in 1883, it is the ancestral home of Don Alejo Acosta, who served as a capitan de barrio. It remains the property of Acosta's descendants, and has been turned into a museum
Batangas Provincial Community Park
Provincially-maintained park, with wide grassy spaces and mini-amphitheatre
Batangas City Hall
The historic city hall which has been renovated in 2009 with a newer facade.
Basilica de la Immaculada Concepcion, Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
The historical Roman Catholic church at the downtown, it has a Baroque façade and interior, and houses both the images of the Infant Jesus (Santo Niño) and the Immaculate Conception.
A Neoclassical capitol building housing the office of the governor of Batangas. First built in 1926, it was destroyed by bombing twice, during World War II and in 1950. Around the façade is a tall flagpole, the provincial seal of Batangas, a marble terrace, and two fountains
Dating back to 1870, it was the ancestral home of the Borbon family, as well as the Rosales family, where the former archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Godofredo Rosales, is part of
A fenced circular park dedicated to the historical contributions of the Batangueños (people of Batangas). Inside the park is sculptures representing the five Batangueño virtues of nobility, bravery, industriousness, wisdom, and beauty, as well as
Constructed in 2013, this Catholic pilgrimage site includes the Santo Niño Chapel (a replica of the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Prague) and the 90 m statue of the Virgin Mary, the Mary, Mother of All Asia, which will become the largest in Asia. The location in the coast also provides views of Puerto Galera and Verde Island.
Museo ng Lungsod Batangas
Opened in 2006, it presents the city's cultural heritage and history, as well as the history and culture of Batangueños.
A 2 ha Spanish-era downtown plaza in Poblacion, named in honor to revolutionary Apolinario Mabini. The present plaza dates to 1915, and was redesigned in 2004 by the firm of renowned Filipino architect and urban planner Jun Palafox. It has a monument to Apolinario Mabini, pedestrian space with sunrays design, dancing fountains, playground, a covered amphitheater, flower stalls, souvenir shops, and tourism office.
An island which gives its name to the eponymous strait separating Batangas and Mindoro. In contrast to the mainland, this is a mostly unspoiled ecotourism destination and base to explore the marine biodiversity of the waterway.
Has a 20- by 50-meter 8-lane swimming pool, running track and basketball courts.
Multi-purpose arena, sometimes hosts professional league games held in Batangas, as well as local sports events and concerts.
B & A Foods
Specializes in the Batangueño favorite, lomi, but also serves other regional dishes. It now has branches in Pallocan West (near Calumpang Bridge) and Kumintang Ibaba (near University of Batangas).
Best noted for their affordable pancit and chop chicken. Location is also not too far from downtown shopping areas.
Retro-themed restaurant specializing in baby-back ribs.
Cooperative-owned restaurant serving vegetarian dishes.
One of the first Filipino-Chinese restaurants in the city. Serves Filipino-Chinese fast food like pansit, lomi and mami, as well as common Filipino favourites, like Filipino-style spaghetti, fried rice and pulutan dishes.
Small hamburger restaurant with stall below and tables above. Another branch exists in SM Batangas.
Little sit-in restaurant serving Filipino and Western meals, including burgers, sandwiches, pancit, silog, and others.
Owned by a Filipino who lived in Thailand, this is only one of a few restaurants that serve Thai and Indian cuisine in Batangas.
Korean dining, complete with hot pot, barbecue, and soju, within the downtown at a reasonable price.
Part of local coffeeshop chain, serving coffee and pastries.
Serves sizzling favorites like sisig, bangus and gambas. You can also try their house style baby back ribs, fried rice, and burger.
Houses the city's favorite crispy pata and chicken, for locals and tourists alike. There is also a wide variety of Filipino dishes and sides, starting at ₱190. The restaurant has an ambient atmosphere and friendly staff, and prices of meals are reasonable. You can eat with the sounds and voice of an acoustic guitar player. Private karaoke rooms are available for rent for those who want a feast with eating, drinking and singing. There is also a function hall, "Hall of Fame" for large events and meetings.
Serves various Filipino favorites, such as chop suey, miki noodles, fried chicken, fried lumpia (spring rolls), and crispy pata.
Open-air eatery specializing in lomi, Batangas's major contribution to the Filipino cuisine.
Serves a variety of Filipino dishes, but its specialty is its beef caldereta and tadyang. Previously known as A&M restaurant before its refurnishing (August 2024).
Small and often crowded restaurant, specializing in bulalo and goto. The restaurant has parking spaces beside.
Restaurant serving a fusion of Filipino breakfast and American fast food. Previously known as Brand X Burgers.
Bus-themed restaurant and cafe, serving Western and Filipino dishes. Ciudad Food Park and along with it, Cafe de Alps has long been closed as of December 2024.
Permanently Closed as of December 2024.
Specializes in the lomi and bulalo recipes, but they also serve local seafood, chicken, and vegetable dishes.
Casual restaurant not far from 3 nearby hotels, and another branch near SM City Batangas. They serve coffee, pasta, pastries, and other. This is the only place in town that serve bagel sandwiches.
Filipino-themed restaurant serving common local fare. Relocated to P. Burgos due to a fire accident in 2023.
Sports-themed restaurant and bar, perfect place to talk, drink, and watch sports. Popular among locals and foreigners alike
Clean, has parking, cold water shower, TV, free Wi-Fi, generator. They also have some 2-bedroom 2-storey apartments with kitchen at ₱2000 a night. Tricycles can usually be found parked right outside.
Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV and backup generator.
Air-conditioned rooms, but without cable TV or Wi-Fi. You can board a jeepney if you are going to Mabini once you check out.
Cheaper option downtown, but lacks most frills. Has no Wi-Fi or elevator
AC rooms with cable TV, hot water shower and free Wi-Fi. No free breakfast and swimming pool.
Relatively new mid-range choice not far from cheap shopping spots at Poblacion. You can either stay in a single or twin room, or family rooms, all with air-conditioning, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Refreshments are available just on the third floor. Free parking available.
Air-conditioned rooms, with an option of Deluxe (single or twin) and Family, with cable TV, telephone, and room service. Has WiFi, free breakfast and swimming pool.
Under new management and ongoing refurbishment. Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, but without much of the frills carried over by the old management. Has swimming pool.
Classy hotel and resort within 5 km of Batangas Port, mostly serving travellers to Mabini or Puerto Galera. A/C rooms with cable TV, Wi-Fi, laundry, coffee or tea makers, and restaurant. Has amenities like swimming pool, billiard hall, and gym.
Tours to churches and communities in Taal, Lipa, Malvar and Tanuan can be arranged.
A/C rooms equipped with internet access and cable TV. Some of its facilities and services are business center, fitness room/ gym and recreational room.
Though housed in a small 3-story building, it is the most luxurious in town, having air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, free Wi-Fi, living room and kitchen. Amenities include indoor pools, sauna, billiard room, café, and spa.
Luxury traveller's hotel, with air-conditioned bedrooms with cable TV, living room, and hot tub bathrooms. You can also arrange tricycle services to Poblacion or to the port once you check out.
Owned by a local retail company, it is a local favorite. It houses a Citimart department store and supermarket, a National Book Store, numerous ukay-ukay outlets, Jollibee and Chowking, and other local businesses.
Owned also by the retailer owning Bay Mall, this is a large department store building with a supermarket below. The department store remains closed, but it hosts a Greenwich and a Chowking restaurant.
A more upscale shopping mall, owned by the same retailer running Bay Mall, with mid-range restaurants and several food kiosks, with a Citimart Supermarket (opened 2023) that replaced the Robinsons Supermarket. Has a PNB ATM.
A local favorite, with its own supermarket, in the basement. It sells household items, clothes, and groceries.
Opened in 2005, it hosts a large department store, hundreds of shops, and movie theaters. It underwent expansion that added more restaurants, and a Kidzoona children's play area. Also has a SM Supermarket. The rear parking lots hosts terminals for jeepneys headed south to as far as Ilijan.
Opened May 2018. Single-story mall with some shops and restaurants. The Savemore supermarket that used to be here has been closed since 2024.
Lumang Palengke
An important marketplace for the city for years since the 1900s, it hosts small services, clothing stalls, and local meat, fish and produce. It also has some small restaurants specializing in the regional cuisine and a McDonald's ice cream stall. Parking is also available at a fee of ₱10.
Bagong Palengke; New Market
A newer public market built to the south, with separate buildings for the wet and dry sections.
Local pharmacy chain with numerous branches in Batangas City
Another local pharmacy chain with 2 branches.
Part of nationwide chain with numerous branches in Batangas City and nearby municipalities. Provides low-cost medicines and blood pressure check.
Most of this nationwide chain's locations have been converted to Chavez Pharmacy branches.
Vaporizers, spare parts, and juice.
By bus
Most travelers come to Batangas City by bus; most buses come from Manila, but there are services within the province and from nearby Quezon province.
By car
Batangas City serves as the southern terminus for the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), and a drive from Metro Manila may take 1½-2 hours.
By boat
Batangas City is a major seaport serving ferry and shipping services to and from the rest of the archipelago.
By train
Train service to Batangas City ended at around the 1960s and 70s, but there are plans to restore service on the 54 km railway line from Calamba and onward to Manila.
By plane
The only nearby airport with passenger flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Metro Manila, but there are proposals to construct a new airport out of the existing Fernando Airbase in…
By tricycle
Within the city proper, it is possible to get around by tricycle, which have terminals scattered at important spots within the poblacion.
On foot
The poblacion area is just almost a kilometer wide, and as such, is compact and easily explored on foot.
By taxi
Taxis are available in Batangas City as of 2022.
By car
Driving in downtown Batangas City is difficult, with slow traffic, many one-way streets, limited parking, and narrow streets.
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