From sandy beaches and coral-strewn dive sites to rainforest-covered mountains and rugged volcanoes, adventure calls in CALABARZON. Five provinces give the region its unique capitalised name – Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon.
Things to do in Calabarzon
The laid-back village of Anilao is a scuba diving mecca. You can explore more than 20 world-class dive sites in Balayan Bay, which is an area of incredible marine biodiversity. Find the underwater concrete cross at The Cathedral, swim with reef sharks at Eagle Point and watch gas bubbles rise up from the sandy seabed at Mainit Point.
Pamper yourself in Tagaytay, a lively resort town set on a volcanic lake. Enjoy the cool mountain climate and treat yourself to massages, facials and spa treatments. Dine at “inahaw” barbecue restaurants dotted along the ridge and drive up to People’s Park in the Sky for spectacular views over the lake.
Discover cascading waterfalls in the mountains of Rizal. Trails wind through the rainforest in Hinulugan Taktak National Park and take you to beautiful waterfalls fed by the Sapang Baho River. Head to Masungi Georeserve for more outdoor adventures in Rizal. Walk across hanging rope bridges, relax on a suspended web-inspired viewing platform and learn more about the ancient limestone rock formations.
Enjoy a quintessential tropical getaway on Cagbalete Island. Bask on the powder-soft sand and snorkel in the calm, translucent water. Rent a kayak and paddle through the mangrove forest and wind up your day with grilled fish and ice-cold San Miguel at a beachside restaurant.
Find some of the best beaches in Batangas. The coast is dotted with resorts that make the most of the sugar-white sand and turquoise water. The best hotels treat you to crystalline swimming pools, sumptuous buffets and lush, palm-filled gardens.
Getting around Calabarzon
Colourful shared minibuses called “jeepneys” are a fast and affordable way to get around CALABARZON. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore the different provinces at your own pace. Local buses run from Metro Manila to Antipolo City in Rizal in 30 minutes, Tagaytay City in Cavite in 1.5 hours and Lucena City in Quezon in three hours.