BATANGAS is a name formed from the word 'batang' meaning logs (trunks or large branches of trees). Legend has it that logs, locally known as batang, were floating all over the river. The word batang is said to be the root of Batangan, the former name of the city and the province. HISTORICAL and CURRENT evolution of Batangas is undoubtedly tuning in with its major river in Eastern Batangas - the "Nile of Batangas" -the Calumpang River (Filipino: Ilog Calumpang). Folks say it is shaped like a tuning fork. HENCE, it is natural for Batangas to flow its identify, to nourish and enrich: its musical, scientific, medicinal and electrical possibilities -as such with a good tuning fork. This is a lovely province in Luzon's Southern Tagalog region, located south of Manila/NCR. Here you will find excellent diving spots including Anilao in Mabini, Sombrero Island in Tingloy, Ligpo Island in Bauan, these areas collectively are more popularly known as Anilao. It is home to Taal Lake and Volcano - said to be the lake within the lake, old churches and houses dating back to the Spanish times in Taal Town Proper, Calaca and Batangas City, and the Batangas International and Container Port.

There is mountain trekking - in Mt. Maculot in Cuenca and Gulugod Baboy in Mabini. There are fresh-water beaches in the towns around the Lake -- San Nicolas, Agoncillo, Cuenca, Balete, Tanauan and Talisay. Salt-water beaches abound in Matabungkay (Lian town), in Nasugbu, in Calatagan, in Calaca, in Lemery, in Taal, San Luis, Anilao in Mabini, in Bauan, in Lobo, and in Laiya (San Juan town). Wooden Blinds Marks And SpencerThere are also several island tourist destinations, namely: Tingloy, Ligpo Island, Sombrero Island, and Fortune Island. Pressure Washer Repair ReginaThere are also Industrial Parks and various manufacturing industries dotting the shoreline.Lenovo T61 Laptop Bag You can use passenger jeepneys to go to different parts of the province, but you can use tricycles for short trips.

Tricycles could take you to the exact place that you want to go because jeepneys have routes like buses do. However, tricycles are small and cramped, and could only comfortably accommodate three passengers (2 if the passenger is over six feet tall). Current starting fare for jeepneys is Php 8.00 (eight pesos) for each passenger for the first kilometer traveled. Senior citizens, students, and differently-abled passengers enjoy a discount: for each, it is Php 7.00. For tricycles, the minimum fare is Php 20.00, regardless of how many will ride. The fare schedule (in English) is typically posted inside the jeepney for travelers to refer to, although you may ask the driver or other passengers themselves if you are not sure how much you should pay. The locals, like in most other spots in the Philippines, can understand and converse well in English. Having your own Taal tour is easy. Taal volcano tour is a an easy trek from the shore of the volcano island to the rim via the regular trail.

If you're more adventurous, try also the Calauit trail. This allows one to go down to where the crater lake is and see the volcanic activities up close and personal. Batangas is famous for a special variety of strong, highly aromatic coffee made with Liberica beans, known locally as "Kapeng Barako". It is often sweetened with honey, muscovado or brown sugar. "Tsokolate Eh" is a thick, very rich hot chocolate made from tableya (locally grown cocoa and sugar pressed into blocks) cooked in water, often with a little milk. A wooden whisk called a batirol is used to stir and froth the beverage as it cooks. A small cup of tsokolate is often served as an accompaniment to salty dishes such as adobo or daing, and poured over the rice like a sauce. Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere mentions the difference between Batangas and Manila varieties of hot chocolate, explaining that "tsokolate eh", means "espeso", thick and creamy; while "tsokolate ah", for "aguado", tends to be a thinner liquid with more water added to the tableya.

San Juan produces a popular variety of lambanog, a local distilled spirit with a high alcohol content (typically about 80 to 90 proof or higher) derived from tubâ (palm wine). Traditionally it is served pure and flavored with raisins, but many commercial varieties now have flavors added like mango and bubblegum. Red Horse and Colt 45 are very popular local beers. Young coconut juice with coconut meat is often served as a refreshment; as the sweetness of the coconut water tends to vary depending on the ripeness of the harvest, sometimes condensed milk is added to enhance the sweetness. The reputation of Batangas as a tourist destination has resulted in the sudden growth of one-stars, numerous bungalows over the water accessed by boardwalks, with wooden stairs leading down to the sea, and three-stars that are cheap by international standards. The Batangas ferry terminal during Holy Week Many travelers transit through Batangas in order to catch a ferry to another island.

Batangas has a large port with boats going almost everywhere in the Philippines. The boats/ferries caled RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) usually can accommodate your own vehicles. Schedules change frequently so check ahead of time. Also, the terminal is a focal point for many islands and therefore sees a lot of traffic. Expect longer lines and waiting times especially during public holidays, especially Holy Week. Fortunately, the Filipino culture observes and respects queueing so lines move orderly and quickly. By boat to Puerto Galera 1h with speed ferry, 3 times a day for 230 Pesos+30 Pesos terminal fee (02.2016). By bus to Lucena: Grand bus terminal, Supreme buses leaves regularly to Lucena for 112 Pesos. Bus driver accepts student discount (-20%).VAN FOR RENT Philippines shared a link.198 Travel and Tours on Twitter“Confirmed: Sep 17 - Wedding (P1000 deposit) 11pax MB walk-in More @ website: https://t.co/D2wRLfIkFM #vanforrentphils”|VAN FOR RENT Philippines shared a link.198 Travel and Tours on Twitter“Confirmed: Sep 10 - Metro Manila (P405 deposit) 8pax JP e #vanforrent More @ website: https://t.co/D2wRLfIkFM”|

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