# Lipa Cathedral, Philippines: what it is and when to go

> Lipa Cathedral is a cathedral church and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa in Philippines (Mataasnakahoy). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/catedral-de-lipa/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Cathedral church and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa · Temples
- **Where:** Philippines · C. M. Recto Avenue, 4217, Lipa, Batangas
- **Best time:** December to April.
- **Nearest airport:** MNL Manila (Pasay), 65 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 13.94085, 121.16337

## What it is and where

Lipa Cathedral is a cathedral church and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa in Philippines (Mataasnakahoy). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Mataasnakahoy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mataasnakahoy/), where this site lists 12 more places to see, 9.4 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 13.94085, 121.16337; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=13.940851%2C121.163371)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=13.940851%2C121.163371)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/espiritual/) places in Philippines. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Lipa Cathedral is **December to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 16 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 33 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 54 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 39 |
| June | Better not | 12 h 49 |
| July | Better not | 12 h 45 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 28 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 04 |
| October | Better not | 11 h 41 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 20 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 11 |

In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Saint Joseph the Patriarch Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/saint-joseph-parish-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in San Jose, Batangas, Philippines · 9.3 km
- [Shercon Resort and Ecology Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/shercon-resort-and-ecology-park/): With kids · 9.4 km
- [San Jose Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/san-jose-hill/): Hill in the Philippines · 9.8 km
- [Bunsulan Hills](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/bunsulan-hills/): Hill in the Philippines · 13 km
- [Ibaan Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/saint-james-the-greater-parish-church/): Church in Batangas, Philippines · 14 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

## More in Philippines: Temples

- [San Agustin Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/iglesia-de-san-agustin/): Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
- [Paoay Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/paoay-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- [Manila Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/catedral-de-manila/): Roman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines
- [Masjid Al-Dahab](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/golden-mosque/): mosque in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
- [San Sebastian Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/iglesia-de-san-sebastian/): all-steel church in Manila, Philippines
- [Miagao Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/miag-ao-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Miagao, Iloilo

Every Philippines place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lipa Cathedral?

It is a cathedral church and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa in Philippines. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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 Lipa Cathedral?

December to April. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11.

### How do you get to Lipa Cathedral?

The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 65 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=13.940851%2C121.163371) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

### 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 [Saint Joseph the Patriarch Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/saint-joseph-parish-church/), [Shercon Resort and Ecology Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/shercon-resort-and-ecology-park/), [San Jose Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/san-jose-hill/). The rest is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/249138738), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19895799), CC0. More about Lipa Cathedral on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipa_Cathedral). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

