Calapan Travel Guide
Calapan is a relatively new city and the capital of Oriental Minoro. Focusing more on fishing than tourism, Calapan is rather laid back and quiet compared to many tourist destinations.
- Worth It?
- Only if you are traveling to Batangas and want to use the regular car ferry link.
- What to Do
- wander by the lake, relax in the park, fishing.
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry season from November to April.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough to see Calapan.
- Trivia
- Calapan has the largest wet market in the province and people travel from all around Oriental Minoro to purchase the various kinds of meat and fish on display.
Although rather pretty, there is little for tourists to do in Calapan, a fact willingly admitted by its own Municipal Planning and Development Office, who state in the town brochure 'Calapan has no known tourist spots'. However, this is the only city in Oriental Minoro, making it a good place to stock up with supplies if you're in the area.
A number of festivals are held in Calapan, and this is a good time to visit as the city suddenly wakes from its slumber in order to celebrate. Particularly popular are the Old Sandugan Festival and the Tinghoy Festival. Both festivals feature singing, dancing and large amounts of good food and drink.
Travel to Calapan - Getting There
The easiest way to get to Calapan is by direct flight from Manila (90 minutes). There are regular ferries to connect Calapan with the nearby towns and cities (about 45 minutes).
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