Thursday 13 June 2019

PHILIPPINES- REGION IV -A CALABARZON (PART 2)

1. WATER ACTIVITIES 
Gear up for an action-packed weekend filled with wakeboarding , rafting and dragon boat racing. Most resorts have accredited dive masters ready to assist guests. Experience the rich and beautiful underwater world for yourself. Meet our underwater residents, it's more fun here.

a) Batangas - Diving, Snorkeling, Macrophotography , Anilao , Mabini
b) Batangas, Sta Rosa, Laguna and Calagatan - Wakeboarding
c) Lake Caliraya, Laguna- Windsurfing and Skimboarding
d) Tanay, Rizal - Rock Balancing , Daranak Falls and Daratan River
e) Batangas - Verde island is known as the global " center of the marine shorefish biodiversity"
f) Antipolo City, Rizal - Hinulugang Taktak Falls
g) Bacoor, Cavite - Flowboarding
h) Laguna - Hot Spring Resort of Pansol

2. CULTURE
Go back in time and relive history. Find Rizal's birthplace ( our national hero) and connect your roots to historical figures of our time. Local museums abound to tell the stories.

a) Kawit, Cavite - General Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine
b) Angono, Rizal - Angano Artist' Village
c) Calamba City, Laguna -Dr Jose P. Rizal National Shrine
d)Batangas ,Taal -Taal Heritage Town
e) Cavite, Corregidor Island is one of the last military bastions in the Asia Pacific
f) Rizal  Angono - Binangonan Petroglyphs , Angono and Binangonan
g) Quzon Tayabas- Puente de Malagonlong

3. NATURE AND ADVENTURE
It might just be an hour or 2 away , but the diverse topography and varied natural attractions make this region interesting. CALABARZON is a vast tapestry of fertile rice fields, coconut plantations, fruit orchards, mist covered mountains , flowing streams , fiery volcanoes , serene lakes, primeval forests , sandy beaches and bountiful coastal waters. It's all here.

a) Batangas - Taal Volcano Protected Landscape
 The Crater lake on Volcano island is the largest lake on an island in the world.
b) Laguna Pagsanjan - Pagsanjan Falls
c) Laguna , Los Banos -Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR)
   This legendary mountain is the 33rd Asean Heritage Park and the 5th in the Philippines.
d) Rizal  Tanay - Masungi Karst
e) Provinces Of Laguna and Quezon - Mount Banahaw
f) Provinces of Cavite and Batangas- Mounts Palay -Palay -Mataas -na- Gulod Protected Landscape
g) Batangas, San Nicolas - Pansipit River and Volcano Island Bird Sanctuary
h) Rizal, Rodriguez - Pamitinan Protected Landscape

4. BEACH HOLIDAYS
Just a couple of hours away from Manila, the region is go to destination famous for beaches , resorts, marine sanctuaries and diving activities. Most resorts have accredited dive masters ready to assist guests who want to experience the rich underwater world for themselves.

a) San Juan, Batangas -Laiya
b) Batangas-Calatagan
c) Quezon - Pagbilao
d) Quezon - Alabat
e) Lian, Batangas - Matabungkay Beach
f) Batangas - Nasugbu
g) Mauban, Quezon - Cagbalete Island
h) Quezon - Polillo

5. LIFESTYLE 
Recharge at award winning holistic health centers and nature farms that are strategically placed between beautiful landscape and natural wonders. Engage in wellness programs that include integrated medical treatments and spiritual development. Feed your craft curiosities through Laguna's artsy towns. Shop for woodwork's in Paete ,slippers in Liliw and embroideries in Lumban.

a) Laguna  Sta Rosa City - Enchanted Kingdom
b) Majayjay ,Laguna - Costales Nature Farms
c) Lipa, Batangas - The Farm at San Benito
d) Laguna - Woodworks of Paete
e) Laguna- Arts and Crafts shopping
f) Sta.Rosa ,Laguna - Nuvali Evoliving Shopping
g) Tagatay City , Cavite - Nurture Wellness Village

6. PLACES TO DISCOVER
The CALABARZON region is a melting pot with countless things to do. With plenty of amazing destinations, we bet filling up your bucket list is a breeze!Visit pilgrimage sites and century old churches, historical underground cemetery and other attractions that will surely feast your eyes.

a) Taal, Batangas - Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours (Taal Basilica)
b) Balete -Batangas - Marian Orchard
c) Nagcarlan , Laguna - Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery
d) Tanay, Rizal- Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in asia
e) Rizal, Laguna - Tayak Nature, Adventure and wildlife Park
f) Sto. Tomas , Batangas - Padre Pio National Shrine
g) Lucban , Quezon -Kamay ni Hesus Shrine
h) Pililla, Rizal - Pililla Wind Farm
i) Tagaytay City - Cavite - Puzzle Mansion ( Guinness World Records Holder for the " Largest Collection of Jigsaw Puzzles of Any Size , Shape of Form".

7. FESTIVALS
Get a glimpse of the culture and tradition of the Tagalog Region where colorful constumes , painted faces, powerful dance performances and houses decorated differently to thank the Almighty of abundant harvest. The list of festivals is endless, each town and city has its own unique way.

a) Angono,Rizal - Higantes Festival
b) Gumaca , Quezon - Aranat Baluarte Festival
c) Lucban, Quezon - Pahiyas Festival
d) Sariaya ,Quezon , Agawan Festival
e) Balayan , Batangas -Lechon Festival
f) San Pablo City , Laguna -Coco Festival

8. FOOD
Feast in an array of mixed cuisine celebrated all throughout the region. The fusion of East and West blends with the true Filipino taste that is gastronomically outstanding.

a) Maliputo
b) Bulalo Batangs
c) Kapeng Barako
d) Pancit Habhab
e) Lucban Longganisa
f) Lambang
g) Itlog naPula
h) Lambanog
i) Buko Pie
j) Suman Antipolo
k)Kasoy
l) Kesong Puti

9. SPORTS AND RECREATION
Sea and water, land and mountains is the dimension of action filled with sports and adventure ! Name it, we have it! From horses to motorbikes to bikes, from rafts, kayaks and dragon boats , there is no end to your adrenaline rush!

a) Batangas Tanauan - Dragon Boat Racing
b) Calatagan Batangas -Wake boarding
c) Majayjay,Laguna - White Water Rafting
d) Lipa , Batangas - Mt Malarayat Golf and Country Club
e) Carmona, Cavite - San Lazaro Leisure Park
f) Carmona , cavite - Inside racing Grand Prix
g) Carmona , Cavite - Paragliding
h) Antipolo City, Rizal - Skateboarding


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