The city, located 100km (62mi) from Manila, has not much to offer. Most Batangas visitors arrive to continue to Puerto Galera or Calapan on Mindoro by ferry boat.
Acc: Alpha Hotel Kumintang Ibana
Tel 2213; dbl 150300

Hotel Quinio Burgos St

Batangas Pension Herrera St; room 60

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