Let's go to Calaruega

A friend of mine is bragging about a beautiful place she's been to when she attended a wedding. 

She told me its a beautiful place to unwind, walk around, relax, go on picnic, and meditate. Intrigued and curious about the place, one day I planned a trip to Calaruega. I want to experience the tranquil ambience to soothe my weary mind. I must say it never disappointed me. What my friend told me is true. The place is very serene, lots of greens and flowers abounding the area, relaxing, breezy and calming, if you are experiencing a lot of stress I recommend you to visit this place. 

The church was erected on the hill which is the highest place on the compound. Inside the church is a colored glass mosaic and wood which makes the it very serene and quiet, It has a lot of pine trees, palms and flowery plants. It also has a ponds of Kois, and a hanging bridge. Many couples chooses this place to have their prenuptial photos and also tie the knot. No far away you can view the rolling hills of Nasugbu and Mount Batulao, the mountains that's frequented by hikers,

The landscape was superb.  The place is accommodating retreats and conventions according to the flyers they handed upon entering the place. I has an entrance fee of 30 pesos during our visit in early January 2016. 

Take the Nasugbu path. Just a few minutes from entering Nasugbu, you’ll see a right turn with signs and buildings going to 

Evercrest, turn right. Then follow the road and you’ll see a sign of Calaruega, take that. It’s a rough road by the way. 

Once you reach the church, proceed to the gate and there’s an entrance fee of P30.00/person that you will need to pay which will include your parking fee already.

Address: Caleruega, Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas

Phone:(043) 706 0348

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How to get there?

I you're commuting, From Manila, take a bus going to Nasugbu. Buses going to this route are in Buendia. Just ask the bus conductor or the driver to drop you off to Evercrest. It will take 2 to 3 hours commute going there if traffic was not heavy. Bus fare is 130 pesos. Upon alighting in Evercrest, take a tricycle going to the Church. They will charged you 50 pesos for one way. There's no regular trip going there so you can ask the tricycle driver to pick you, just tell them what hour you're leaving Calaruega so that they can pick you up.

I you're travelling with your car, take the route below:
From Manila, take South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and take the Sta. Rosa exit. Turn right from the toll gate and just follow the main road. Proceed towards Tagaytay market and turn right to reach Tagaytay rotonda. Upon reaching the rotonda, go straight until you reach the boundary of Tagaytay and Batangas. Keep going. Then until you reach the entry point of Lemery and Nasugbu towns. Take the Nasugbu path. Just a few minutes from entering Nasugbu, you’ll see a right turn with signs and buildings going to Evercrest, turn right. Then follow the road and you’ll see a sign of Calaruega, take that. It’s a rough road by the way so you better prepare yourself from dust and bumpy ride.

You can also bring food and go on a picnic at the area. Bring water to rehydrate yourself during a long walk if you're to explore the place.