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The White Sands of Hugon Beach


When one's heart aches for a heartrending sunrise or sunset, or longs for a serene, relaxing seaside, one doesn't need to look any further that Hugon Beach, one of the best natural attractions in the province of Batangas.

by Jhaypee Guia on June 18, 2012

Overview

When one's heart aches for a heartrending sunrise or sunset, or longs for a serene, relaxing seaside, one doesn't need to look any further that Hugon Beach, one of the best natural attractions in the province of Batangas. The beach can be found in Barangay Hugon, San Juan, Batangas.

The white sands of Hugon Beach stretches a kilometer long. Some parts of the sea floor have smooth rocks but most of its bottom remains sandy.  The cottages and rooms are available for guests who wish to spend and take their their time on the beach. The sea around the beach is blue, clear and cool, ideal for swimming, snorkeling and boating. The beach is also surrounded by extensive greenery from the many forests of the province. The beach is a perfect getaway for friends and families, especially during summer season.

Hugon Beach is a piece of natural beauty that should not be missed. 

 Activities

  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling
  • Boating
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Exploring the long sand of the beach
  • Photography and photo shoot

Accommodations

Here is the list of the nearest hotels that can accommodate visitors:

  • Estrellas de Mendoza Playa Resort 

Location : Brgy. Laiya Ibabao, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines

  • Laiya Coco Grove Resort 

Location : Km. 20 Brgy. Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines

  • Acuatico Beach Resort & Hotel 

Location : Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines

Location : Brgy. Hugom, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines

  • Acuaverde Beach Resort & Hotel Inc. 

Location : Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines

How to get there

Via Lipa City

From: San Juan Batangas Official Website

1. From Manila, take the South Luzon Expressway all the way to Exit 50 (the Batangas, Lucena and Legaspi exit, the 2nd to the last exit). Drive 6.5 kms along this National Highway and turn right to the Star Toll Way entrance.

2. Drive 22 kms along the Star Toll Way (STAR) and take the Lipa-Tambo Exit (the 3rd exit). After exiting, turn right and drive towards Lipa City. La Salle Lipa and Robinson's Mall Lipa will be on your left side while a Petron gas station will be on your right.

3. You will encounter a forked road with a Mc Donald's Lipa City outlet, take the road on the right going towards the Lipa Cathedral, this is C.M. Recto Avenue. 

4. Traverse C.M. Recto Avenue until you see a Mercury Drugstore at a corner. Turn right at the corner; this is P. Torres Street.

5. On P. Torres Street, drive 8.5 kms towards Padre Garcia town. Make a left turn at the road sign pointing to Padre Garcia. Turn right after passing the Padre Garcia town market. Drive 4.5 kms and merge with the road coming from Rosario. This road leads all the way to San Juan, which is approximately 19 kms. When you see the sign leading to the Batangas Racing Circuit veer left and head straight for San Juan proper. The first barangay after the boundary marker is Muzon. 6. After entering San Juan town proper, drive past the Dunkin Donut shop on your right and head for the Municipal Hall of San Juan. The right corner immediately after the Municipal Hall of San Juan is the main road to Laiya. You will drive approximately 25 kms (20 minutes) along this road.

Barangay Hugon is more or less 24 kilometers away from San Juan. The roads are very accessible.  Tourists can also ride a motorboat as an alternative way from Batangas City. The travel time is about 3 to 5 hours.

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