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Places to Visit

Heritage, beaches, dive sites and hikes

Nature Taal Volcano and Taal Lake An active volcano on an island in the middle of Taal Lake, best viewed from the lakeshore towns and the Tagaytay ridge. Taal Lake, BatangasWikipedia Heritage Basilica of St. Martin de Tours The towering stone basilica of Taal, widely cited as one of the largest Catholic churches in Asia. Taal, BatangasWikipedia Heritage Taal Heritage Town Spanish-era ancestral houses, quiet stone streets and the town's famous crafts: hand embroidery and the balisong knife. Taal, BatangasWikipedia Pilgrimage Our Lady of Caysasay Shrine A centuries-old Marian shrine near the Pansipit River in Taal, a favorite stop for pilgrims. Taal, BatangasWikipedia Diving Anilao, Mabini One of the country's best-known diving areas, famous for coral reefs and macro photography. Mabini, BatangasWikipedia Beach Masasa Beach, Tingloy Clear, shallow water and fine sand on Maricaban Island, reached by boat from the Anilao area. Tingloy, BatangasWikipedia Island Fortune Island, Nasugbu An island off Nasugbu known for its cliffs, clear water and Greek-style columns. Nasugbu, BatangasWikipedia Landmark Cape Santiago Lighthouse, Calatagan A Spanish colonial-era lighthouse at the tip of the Calatagan peninsula, close to beaches and resorts. Calatagan, BatangasWikipedia Hiking Mount Batulao A popular day hike in Nasugbu with grassy ridges and rolling peaks. Nasugbu, BatangasWikipedia Marine Verde Island An island off Batangas City in the Verde Island Passage, known for its rich marine life. Batangas CityWikipedia

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