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Camarines Sur, Philippines
Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Bato is a municipality of Camarines Sur that is home to a lake teeming with various kinds of fishes like tilapia housed in fish cages. Sinarapan, the world's smallest commercially harvested fish, occupies the waters of Lake Bato.
It features a cozy, casual, and trendy setting with an Instagrammable vibe. It is well-regarded as a quiet spot that accommodates solo diners, groups, and remote work.
By land
Bus terminals in Metro Manila has a direct point-to-point route to Bato. The town sits along the Asian Highway 26.
Public Utility Vehicles like jeepneys and tricycles are available in downtown Bato.
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