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Municipality in Batangas, Philippines
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Cuenca Church
Cuenca's main Roman Catholic church, built in the Gothic style in 1879.
A dormant stratovolcano beside Taal Lake that rises about 600 m above the town. It is a sacred site to ancient Tagalog religion and some Christian pilgrims climb it as a penance.
There are guided treks which take about two hours; up to 4 persons hike with a guide. Hiking Mount Maculot is suitable for beginners; the grade is not too steep, except near the summit, and there are rest stops at regular intervals. There are two trails, the Rocky Road trail and the longer Grotto Trail. At the summit, Rocky Point, are views of Batangas and Taal Lake; you can have a photo shot with Taal Lake in the background.
The mountain has been indefinitely closed to climbers by the local government for environmental reasons since March 2026.
Local restaurant specializing in lomi, a noodle dish popular with both locals and foreigners, especially hikers. Their bestseller is "overload lomi", which is the same lomi dish with lots of toppings, and good for 4.
Serves authentic lomi, favorite by hikers.
Cheap ramen and unique fusion dishes in town.
Wave pool resort, with cottages and rooms for overnight stays.
Mountainside resort at the foot of Mount Maculot.
Private resort with modest hotel rooms and outdoor swimming pool.
Jam and DLTB provide regular bus trips between Metro Manila — Buendia (Pasay) or Cubao (Quezon City) — and Lemery. Fares are about ₱178-196 (₱142-157 for students or seniors).
Read in the guideThe town is small enough to be easily walkable, though it is often uncomfortably hot. Tricycles are also available.
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