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Calatagan
Calatagan is a half-day trip from Nasugbu or a quiet overnight for the 1890 lighthouse and a cable-ski resort; skip if you have less than a full day.
Calatagan is a coastal municipality in western Batangas, 35 km south of Nasugbu. Its main draw is the Punta de Santiago Lighthouse (1890, still active) and the Lago de Oro cable wakeboarding park. The town itself is small and quiet; most visitors come for a few hours or one night.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (typhoon season)
- Airport
- MNL
- Nights
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- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Calatagan911 ▾
- National emergency911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Calatagan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyCalatagan is safe; watch for rough roads and bring cash.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (About 2.5–3 h by car to Calatagan via Nasugbu; check traffic).
- Getting aroundJeepneys connect the town proper to Barangay Bagong Silang (lighthouse) and Balibago (resort).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed in a resort, a night, per person₱500 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a resort, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedDouble room in a resort, a night, per room₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₱3,000 (≈ US$55) · High ₱5,000 (≈ US$90)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (About 2.5–3 h by car to Calatagan via Nasugbu; check traffic)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Calatagan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Jeepneys connect the town proper to Barangay Bagong Silang (lighthouse) and Balibago (resort). Tricycles for short hops.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Jeepney, about 1 h
Main town of the region; more accommodation and dining.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Jeepney via Nasugbu, about 1.5 h
Known for the Balayan Church and heritage houses.
Door to door: About 2–2.5 h
Jeepney to Nasugbu, then bus to Taal, about 2 h
Taal Heritage Town and Taal Volcano views.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Jeepney via Nasugbu, about 1.5 h
Market town with access to the Pansipit River.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Balibago
Lago de Oro resort area; closest to the cable park and beach.
Town proper (Barangay IV)
Near the public market and jeepney terminal; basic accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱1,500–2,500 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,500–4,000 (≈ US$45–75) excl. bed
- High
- ₱4,000 (≈ US$75)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a resort1 × 1 night × ₱2,500 | ₱2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱3,000 | ₱6,000 |
| Jeepney from Nasugbu to Calatagan, one way2 × ₱50 · check | ₱100 |
| Tricycle from town to lighthouse, one way1 × ₱200 · check | ₱200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱880 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,840 per person per day, bed included | ₱9,680≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in pesos; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Jeepney Nasugbu–Calatagan | ₱50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| Tricycle town proper to lighthouse | ₱200 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| Lago de Oro day-use fee | check |
| Meal at a local eatery | ₱100–200 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to the lighthouse is semi-rough; allow 40 min by jeepney from town.
- No ATM in Calatagan: bring cash from Nasugbu or Batangas City.
- Typhoons can cut power and access Jun–Nov.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jeepney Nasugbu–Calatagan: about ₱50 (≈ under US$1), about 1 h (check)
- Tricycle town proper to lighthouse: about ₱200 (≈ US$4), about 40 min (check)
Say or show
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-KA-no)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
- Saan ang jeep papuntang parola? — Where is the jeepney to the lighthouse? (sa-AN ang jeep pa-POON-tang pa-RO-la)
- Magandang umaga — Good morning (ma-gan-DANG u-MA-ga)
English is widely understood in Calatagan.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Calatagan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (typhoon season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified hours for the lighthouse and Lago de Oro.
- Eat pages with last orders in Balibago and town proper.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for jeepney and tricycle routes.
Sources
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