Batangas is a province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the Calabarzon region. Its capital is Batangas City and it 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.

Need somewhere else to go to unwind but not far from Manila?
Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila .
So if you want to relax at a beach resort or just to have a break from the busy streets of Manila then visiting Batangas might just be the thing you need.

Need a quick swim?
Batangas has many beaches for excellent diving spots .Some of the more notable ones are Anilao in the Municipality of Mabini, Matabungkay in the Municipality of Lian, Punta Fuego in the Municipality of Nasugbu, the Municipality of Calatagan and Laiya in the Municipality of San Juan.

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Want to go sight seeing?
Taal Volcano which is one of the decade volcanoes can be found in Batangas as well.. The volcano has a water-filled crater and sits on an island in the center of Taal Lake, which geologists believe is an ancient caldera.

What else is there I need to know about Batangas?
One of the towns in Batangas, the town of Taal is famous for its hand embroideries, knives specially “Balisongs” are very sharp. Most locals use it as a tool for self defense in case of danger. The town of Taal also reigns as one of the two most culturally preserved sites of the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Batangas is also generally accepted by linguists as the ‘Heart of the Tagalog Language’. Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name Kumintang.