Place to visit
Mabini Shrine, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Mabini Shrine is a national Shrine and museum for Apolinario Mabini at his birthplace in Batangas, Philippines (Mataasnakahoy). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National Shrine and museum for Apolinario Mabini at his birthplace in Batangas, Philippines · Museums and art
- Where
- Philippines · 4232, Tanauan
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 46 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 09:00-16:00
- Run by
- National Historical Commission of the Philippines
- Coordinates
- 14.10115, 121.09948
What it is and where
Mabini Shrine is a national Shrine and museum for Apolinario Mabini at his birthplace in Batangas, Philippines (Mataasnakahoy). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Mataasnakahoy, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 14.10115, 121.09948; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- National Historical Commission of the Philippines
It is one of the Museums and art places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mabini Shrine is December to April.
- JanBest time11:15
- FebBest time11:33
- MarBest time11:54
- AprBest time12:19
- MayPossible12:39
- JunBetter not12:50
- JulBetter not12:45
- AugBetter not12:28
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:41
- NovPossible11:20
- DecBest time11:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ambulong Synoptic StationObservatory4.3 km
- J CastlesWith kids4.4 km
- Malvar ShrineMemorial and museum for Miguel Malvar in Santo Tomas, Batangas4.7 km
- Tanauan ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines6.1 km
- Mount MasaiaMountain in the Philippines8.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Museums and art
- Angono–Binangonan Petroglyphs: prehistoric petroglyph in the Philippines
- Aguinaldo Shrine: national shrine in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines
- Ayala Museum: art and history museum in, Ayala Museum Building
- National Museum of Natural History: constituent museum of the National Museum of the Philippines
- Rizal Shrine: museum dedicated to José Rizal in Calamba, Laguna; birthplace of Rizal
- Casa Manila: history museum
Every Philippines place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mabini Shrine?
It is a national Shrine and museum for Apolinario Mabini at his birthplace in Batangas, Philippines. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mabini Shrine?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10.
How do you get to Mabini Shrine?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 46 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ambulong Synoptic Station, J Castles, Malvar Shrine. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
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