Taal Lake and Volcano
Taal and 6 other municipalities surrounding the lake
Taal Lake is one of the most prominent bodies of water in Luzon Island . It is also one of the more famous tourist attractions in the province. Aside from the lake, the area has the Taal Volcano island situated in the middle of the lake. Taal Volcano is described as "a volcano within a lake within a volcano within a lake", this is considered as one of the smallest active volcanoes in the world.
Basilica of St. Martin de Tours
Taal
Noted to be the biggest church in the whole of East Asia , the Baroque structure stands on top of an elevated portion in the middle of the poblacion. It houses the image of St. Martin de Tours, and also a replica of the Virgin of Caysasay (or sometimes the original image)
Hacienda Looc
Nasugbu Hacienda Looc is one of the fast growing vacation sites in the Southern Tagalog area. Aside from the tourist establishments, there has been a significant increase in the number of vacation houses built in the area. The site is also identified by the Philippine Department of Tourism as one of the study sites in the national tourism master plan.
Mabini Shrine
Talaga, Tanauan
Features the personal belongings of the revolutionary hero. His tomb lies in the middle of the site where a replica of the house he was born in also stands. (presently under renovation)
Matabungkay Beach
Matabungkay, Lian
This is a two-kilometer white sand beach ideal for water sports like swimming, boating, yachting, fishing, and skin diving. Numerous backyard tourist facilities and a couple of first class resorts are located in the area.
Parada ng mga Lechon
Balayan
Parada ng Mga Lechon is one of the most celebrated and highly raucous events in the province of Batangas . During this event, the lowly lechons are given the privilege to be "dressed for the occasion". Some lechons are dressed like celebrities while others are dressed like well-known people and politicians.
Punta de Santiago Lighthouse
Calatagan
Built in 1890, it is one of the earliest lighthouses that still functions up to this day. The site also offers dramatic vistas of the coastlines of Calatagan. Its vicinity is now the site of upscale private and vacation resort development.
Anilao (Calumpang Peninsula )
Mabini
The area is most noted for its dive sites and resorts. It is the favored destination of many Manila-based diving enthusiasts because of its proximity to the National Capital Region, the quality of dive sitaes and the presence of diving facilities.
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