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Things to see in Mataasnakahoy (Philippines): 12 places and when to go
Mataasnakahoy is a town in Philippines, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Temples (4), Nature (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Taal Volcano, Lipa Cathedral and Padre Pio Shrine. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Philippines · 13.9953, 121.0974
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (4) · Nature (3) · Museums and art (2) · Mountains (2) · With kids (2) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 58 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mataasnakahoy
The places in and around Mataasnakahoy, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Taal VolcanoActive volcano in the Philippines11 km
- Lipa CathedralCathedral church and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa9.4 km
- Padre Pio ShrineChurch in Batangas, Philippines13 km
- Mabini ShrineNational Shrine and museum for Apolinario Mabini at his birthplace in Batangas, Philippines12 km
- Mount PinagulbuanMountain in Philippines10 km
- Saint Joseph the Patriarch ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in San Jose, Batangas, Philippines13 km
- San Jose HillHill in the Philippines11 km
- Tanauan ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines12 km
- Ambulong Synoptic StationObservatory11 km
- J CastlesWith kids9.5 km
- Malvar ShrineMemorial and museum for Miguel Malvar in Santo Tomas, Batangas14 km
- Shercon Resort and Ecology ParkWith kids3 m
When to go to Mataasnakahoy
The best time to visit Mataasnakahoy is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:15
- FebBest time11:33
- MarBest time11:54
- AprBest time12:19
- MayPossible12:39
- JunBetter not12:49
- JulBetter not12:45
- AugBetter not12:28
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:41
- NovPossible11:20
- DecBest time11:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. In January, 11 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mataasnakahoy
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 58 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Batangas City14 places25 km
- San Pablo, Laguna30 places26 km
- Santa Rosa11 places31 km
- Cavite12 places42 km
- Cavinti11 places52 km
- Tayabas9 places53 km
And all of Philippines, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mataasnakahoy?
The best known: Taal Volcano, Lipa Cathedral, Padre Pio Shrine, Mabini Shrine, Mount Pinagulbuan. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mataasnakahoy?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11.
How do you get to Mataasnakahoy?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 58 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mataasnakahoy as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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