Considered to be one of the oldest Catholic churches in Batangas, directly fronting the Plaza Mabini, Basilica of Immaculada Conception is one of the oldest churches of the province.

Built from 1851-1857, Basilica of Immaculada Conception is a stunning model of early Renaissance architecture that is seen through its façade and interior. On February 13, 1946, by a decree of the Holy Father, Pope Pious XII, the church was elevated to the "Basilica Minor" of the Infant Jesus and Immaculada Concepcion and was the first basilica to be vested that honor and privilege in the Philippines and in the entire Far East.

Through the efforts of the Sto. Nino Pastoral Foundation, a religious organization, the Batangas Church Museum was established with honor of the late Msgr. Clemente Yatco. Precious relics and century old books and statues can be found in the said museum. Other historical landmarks include the Batangas National High School (circa 1902), St. Brigits College (circa 1912), Provincial Capital (circa 1926) and the Batangas Regional Hospital (circa 1928).

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Basilica of Immaculada Conception is definitely another church that you could add in your list for your Visita Iglesia next year. God Bless!

Getting In

Batangas City is 2 1/2 hours away from Manila when using the old inter town route. Using the STAR Tollway route, one can reach Batangas City for just 1 1/2 hour. Tanauan City is about 1 hour away and in between Tanauan City and Batangas City, one will find Lipa City. ALPS The Bus, Inc. is one of the many bus companies that travels the said route.

Travellers can take air-conditioned buses in going to Batangas City. Those who want to go to Nasugbu, Calatagan and Lian towns (Matabungkay) can pass via the Tagaytay route.

When driving one's own vehicle to Tanauan-Lipa-Batangas City, travelers will pass through the South Luzon Expressway, then the STAR Tollway and can just follow the directional signs along the highway.

Getting Around

You can use passenger jeepneys to go to different parts of the province, but you can use tricycles for short trips. Tricycles could take you to the exact place that you want to go because jeepneys have routes like buses do. However, tricycles are small and cramped, and could only comfortably accommodate three passengers (2 if the passenger is over six feet tall).

Nearest accommodations in Basilica of Immaculada Conception:

• Days Hotel Batangas - Pastor Village, Pallocan West, Batangas, Batangas, Philippines
• Pontefino Hotel & Residences - Pastor Village, Gulod, Labac, Batangas City , Batangas, Batangas, Philippines
• The Alpa Hotel and Restaurant - Brgy. Kumintang Ibaba, , Batangas, Batangas, Philippines
• SM Travelodge Hotel & Restaurant - Barangay Tingga Labac, Batangas, Batangas, Philippines 4200
• Seascape Resort - Bauan, Batangas, Batangas, Philippines