Calatagan

Calatagan forms a peninsula between the South China Sea and Balayan Bay, featuring white sand beaches and coastal resorts along its shoreline.

The land was purchased from the Spanish Crown by Domingo Roxas in 1829, establishing the Hacienda de Calatagan before becoming an independent municipality in 1912.

Archaeological excavations in Calatagan uncovered ancient pottery and a rare pre-Spanish Baybayin script on an earthenware burial jar from the 13th century.

Located 129 kilometers from Manila and 71 kilometers from Batangas City, Calatagan offers transportation options including buses, jeepneys, and local tricycles.

The area contains six ancient cemetery sites where Chinese pottery discoveries indicate extensive maritime trade routes centered around the Balong-Bato location.

GPS coordinates: 13.83299,120.63224

Latest update: April 2, 2025 15:04