Batangas: Lipa

I went to Batangas directly after our tour in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. I was with my friends who did not have any idea about the place to visit in Batangas. We pushed it forward blindly just for the sake to visit the province of Batangas. We tried to search for the possible places to visit in Lipa but my friend for some reason could not connect to the wifi inside the Bus, as far as I remember that time, Lipa is famous for its Casa Segunda an ancestral house, Lipa Museum and Lipa Cathedral those were the places that we visited in Lipa, Batangas.

Batangas is not only famous for its own brewed of coffe or historical landmarks but it is also famous for its own Lechon in Balayan and beaches in different parts of Batangas. Because of the limited time that we had, we were not able to visit those places.

looks like a typical city in Manila

Upon arriving in SM lipa, we went to a foodstop just beside of Lipa Bus Terminal where we had our lunch. We ordered usual Filipino food Bopis and Nilagang Baka, I was actually not satisfied on the food that we ate evenI was smiling in the picture

After we recharged and gained energy we hopped in a tricycle that brought us to San Sebastian Cathedral the famous church in Lipa it cost us 50 pesos. I was not able to take a good shot of the church since I only had Prime Lens, a lens that is good for a tight shot.

We only enjoyed the view outside the church, We took some pictures and we prayed outside since the church was closed that time. We thanked God for bringing us there safe and sound.

the power of prime lens



the widest shot of the Cathedral that I took.

Lipa Cathedral

Signature pose with huge door behind me.

 The next stop that we visited was the Museo in Lipa it can be reached by few walks from the church. entrance fee is 10 pesos they also sell souvenir items like shirt and keychain. The museum has 2 floors and it showcase different items and memorabilias from different historical generation in Lipa starting from the Spanish Era and its achievement on its own province.

Museo de Lipa

Our next stop is the ancestral house of Jose Rizal's first love Casa Segunda, from the moment we entered this beautiful old spanish house, we felt the sense of being in a Spanish Era, I could even hear the sound of Calesa outside and the residents who speak spanish, I can smell the fresh air coming from the trees inside this magnificent mansion. Anyway before I get to sleep dreaming of the old Spanish times, lets go back to our lesson. Casa Segunda is the residence of Jose Rizal's first love, Segunda Solis Katigbak, again, I am not here to teach you a history class about Rizal's love story to summarize Rizal and Segunda did not work out because Segunda married Manuel Metra Luz who came from one of the most prominent family in Lipa that includes (Katigbak, Luz, Roxas, Altamirano,Calao and Quezada) odd one out,
The architecture of this old house will bring you to  once rich aristocracy of Lipa,it was partly damaged in World War and completely restored in 1996. wooooh!! thats enought for completely google research.



 

looks like I know how to play piano :)

very classic picture and design

Biblioteca hmmm sounds too old

My friends who accompanied me with my Timetravel tour

beautiful, isn't it?

come on guys! this is not a plcce for your selfie selfie addicton

 

reading old Spanish manuscripts and Documents

I always enjoy my travel if it includes a glimpse of the past of a certain place because, it gives me an idea about the history of that place and how it was look like that is why I really enjoyed walking around Museums and Heritage place. Batangas is one of the most notable when comes to historical events and landmarks. I consider this short trip as one of the best trip I ever have. I did not have any idea of that place but I enjoyed my tour except on my friends who always do a selfie every minute.
Lipa City is worth visiting, We were not able to find Bulalo, one of the proud delicacy of Batangas but just like what I always say, It is because to give me a reason to go back.

How to get there:
From Cubao Station ride a bus bound to Lipa,the capital City of Batangas. you may take Alps Bus, Jam Liner and other buses  fare around 100, travel time around 2 hours maximum
from Batangas Port there are buses stationed just near the port fare around 50 travel time around 1 hour.

Thank you for reading :)