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5 Indoor Spots You Can Visit in Batangas on a Rainy Day
Have fun traveling in Batangas even if you’re not in the sun!
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | May 30, 2022
Due to changing quarantine measures, the destinations featured in this article might be temporarily closed under the latest government policies. LGUs might also implement health protocols and travel requirements. Please contact the establishments before visiting. Stay safe!
Have an enjoyable tour in Batangas, even if you’re not in the sun!
Images: Stephanie Nicole Panganiban
Batangas is home to many beautiful resorts and nature landscapes. It also houses different indoor attractions you’ll love. From museums to churches, these indoor spots in Batangas will make your travel fun even when you’re not out in the sun! It doesn’t hurt to plan your future trips with these spots in mind.
1. Galleria Taal
Location: 60 Agoncillo Street 4208 Taal, Batangas
Operating Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Thursday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entrance Fee: PhP100
Galleria Taal is considered the first camera museum in the country.
Image: Galleria Taal Facebook Page
Another historical site to visit in Batangas is Galleria Taal, a camera museum that exhibits various cameras and photographs that camera collectors and photographers would love —many of the cameras in the museum date from the 1800s to the 1900s. One of the best things about the museum is that most cameras are still working and can be used by guests!
2. Apolinario Mabini Shrine
Location: Talaga 4232 Tanauan, Batangas
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Entrance Fee: None
The Mabini Shrine was inaugurated on July 23, 1956.
Image: NHCP Museo ni Apolinario Mabini, Tanauan Facebook page
If you want to dig deeper into the Philippines’ history during the Spanish colonial period, take a trip to the Apolinario Mabini Shrine in Tanauan. As its name implies, the museum contains all the memorabilia and artifacts Mabini used, such as letters, handkerchiefs, cabinets, a cane, a wheelchair, eyeglasses, a chair, and a table. Aside from Mabini’s items, the shrine also contains his coffin, where he was laid to rest in 1903. Also, a replica of Mabini’s ancestral house in Tanauan is within the museum’s vicinity.
3. Rene Robles Museum
Location: Brgy. San Antonio, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Assertionism is an art movement that Rene Robles came up with his artworks.
Images: City Tourism Office of Sto. Tomas, Batangas Facebook Page
The name Rene Robles is familiar to art lovers and artists as the founder of Assertionism art. His artworks have been highly exhibited and featured in Europe, Asia, and the USA. Luckily, you don’t have to travel to these countries to see his works—you can find them in Rene Robles Museum in Sto. Tomas. The museum exhibits his creations, including different landscapes, portraits, murals, nudes, abstracts, and three-dimensional artworks.
4. Minor Basilica de San Martin de Tours
Location: Calle San Martin, Taal, 4208 Batangas
Operating Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entrance Fee: None
Don’t forget to drop by the historical Basilica de San Martin de Tours in Batangas.
Images: Sto. Domingo Parish Youth Ministry Facebook Page (Right); Annalyn De Jesus (Left)
Batangas is home to various historical churches, so it might be hard to determine which one to see first. Here’s a tip: why not visit the biggest one first? The Basilica de San Martin de Tours or Taal Basilica is the Philippines and Asia’s largest Catholic Church. It was built in 1575 along the banks of Taal Lake. Due to its close proximity to the volcano, it was destroyed in 1574 and reconstructed in its current location. Because of its old age, the church is not only a place for devotion but for Taal’s rich history.
5. Casa Villavicencio
Location: Calle Gliceria Marella, Taal, Batangas
Entrance fee: PhP100
Casa Villavicencio served as a venue in 2017 movie “Ang Larawan” starring Rachel Alejandro and Joana Ampil.
Image: Joan Morados Hmua
Visiting Casa Villavicencio is like going back in time. The casa is a historical and well-preserved heritage home in Taal. The ancestral home played a part in the Philippine revolution during the Spanish regime—it served as a meeting spot for Andres Bonifacio and members of the Katipunan. It is a must-visit for history fans and those who want to experience life during the early 1900s.
Aside from its rich history, Casa Villavicencio also managed to preserve historic woodworks and furniture of its original materials.
May 2022 Update: Casa Villavicencio is temporarily closed.
Don’t let the gloomy weather ruin your trip! There’s more to Batangas than meets the eye. Check out these indoor spots for a fun and cultural experience.
Visit Yoorekka Magazine for more travel stories and tourist spots in Batangas!
Stay safe as you travel! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions. Have a great trip!
This article was initially published in Yoorekka on June 08, 2021.
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About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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