SUMMER STAYcation paradise

Floating House in the middle of the oceans

More hammock for relaxation

at the sandbar

surrounded by the mangrove

CALATAGAN is located in western part of the Province of Batangas. Facing the West Philippine sea towards to Lubang group of islands. Way back 1960's, Calatagan known as forbes park of the south becuase of the resthouse of the riches people in the country for there best and good quality of white sand beaches. Until now, the beaches is an undeveloped beach - there are no hotels, resorts, or whatsoever commercialized accommodations. 

If you want to stay a little longer or spend a night experience the Floating house in the middle of the oceans with billions of stars. 

There are also no restaurants nor convenience stores in the area. Make sure to bring your own drinking water, food, etc. Don't worry for the kitchen utensils, stoves, cooking sets, and grill, its provided by the Floating house owner.

Floating house is pretty relaxing because of the fact that it is unknown to many tourist. The whole place is undeveloped, unspoilt, and peaceful. There are no vendors who will keep on bugging you to buy souvenir shirts, keychains, or pearls although their is Calataganda Souvenir & Novelty Shop infront of the Municipal Building. There are no bars, no stores, no colored flags; everything is just so raw!

The color of the sand in Calatagan is not really white compared to Boracay nor Calaguas. However, the color varies from white, to dirty white, or to somewhat gold all throughout the day. With its clear water, Calatagan is a home for a lot of sea creatures such as seastar, sea urchins, and sea snakes and many more.

You can do the marine activities like Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Board, Bird Watching, Dolphin Watching, Whale Shark Watching, Shore Hopping, Fishing, Biking, Hiking at Mt. Masawa and YES the magnificent Sunrise and Sunset.

Welcome to Calataganda and enjoy your stay here. I'm Jessie your local tourist coordinator. 

Eco-Tour in the wild

Come discover the wonders of the marine life off our shores. Calataganda Travel and Tour Services is now offering a boat based Marine Eco tour in Calatagan, Batangas, focusing on the rich biodiversity found in our waters. 

The Local guides will begin each tour with an explanation of our upwelling system, from mangrove to seagrasses, seaweeds and coral reef, its importance in the marine life it supports. We aim to seek out examples of each facet of the Eco system visible offshore, providing commentary and information on what is encountered.

Corporate Social Responsibilities in Action for Climate Change

We invite companies in Calatagan for doing their Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) for the following activities with community enhancement for sustainable project, improvement of the resources.
Base on the assessment of the Local Government, the following project to be done:

1. Mangrove clean up for the Mangrove Reforestation project in Gulod, Quilitisan, Balibago, Bagong Silang.
2. Seagrass restoration
3. Coral restoration/Propagation
4. Development of Marine Protected Area
5. More research for Fish identification reside within the Marine Protected Area (MPA)
6. Continues Information Education Campaign (IEC) to the schools for the kids and Communities.
7. Eco-tourism Development
8. Annual Youth Camp & Marine Explore/Marine Awareness
9. Mangrove Planting
10. Bird Identification within the MPA and Mangrove Reforestation.

Actual Mangrove tour

Bird Watching

discussion on the site

After Mangrove planting, group photo

Calataganda Travel & Tour Services: A perfect place for Marine Explore/Camping

Calataganda Travel & Tour Services: A perfect place for Marine Explore/Camping: Dear Campers, I’m so excited to get to know you! We are so happy that you are a part of this 3-day Environmental Exploration by lea...

Calataganda Travel & Tour Services: "STAYcation at it's best in western part of Batang...

Calataganda Travel & Tour Services: "STAYcation at it's best in western part of Batang...: If you looking for a unique out of the way to experience, to enjoy the Philippine culture than you really can't ask for anything m...

The Underwater Pyramids of Calatagan, Batangas

Let us promote diving activities in Calatagan.

For more info please go to this link: http://traveldiveconnect.com/the-underwater-pyramids-of-calatagan-batangas/
or
Contact me at 0920-8026807 / 0917-7321994.  See you here . . .

A perfect place for Marine Explore/Camping

Dear Campers,

I’m so excited to get to know you!

We are so happy that you are a part of this 3-day Environmental Exploration by learning through experience!

You have a lot of exciting activities ahead of you! You will learn more about our Philippine Environment and Wildlife through fun-filled activities, and even actual interaction with animals! You will form new friends as you hunt for your breakfast together, perform your roles and responsibilities at camp, guide each other as you squeeze through the spider webb, create group ideas and sing and dance together.

Aside from your fellow camp explorers, you will be guided by camp explore’s friendly and experienced camp facilitators called Kuya and Ate. We are here to guide you to have one of your most beautiful and memorable camp experience and become responsible stewards of our mother earth; however, this is impossible without your active participation and openess.

The true success of your camp depends on you. . not only on the beaty of the campsite or the experiences of your camp facilitators. We believe we can do it together! So, let’s learn together, laugh together, as we get to know and love the beauty of nature that surrounds us.

Goodluck and Enjoy!

Love,

Kuya Jessie

CAMP Objectives:

1. To generate an appreciation of the Philippine environment and wildlife;

2. To foster environmental responsibility by experiencing the beauty of Nature in the campsite and through the various camp activities;

3. To be able to recognize the appreciate God’s presence through Nature and People;

4. To consciously andconscientiously conserve our natural resources;

5. To develop self-awareness, self-esteen and self-confidence;

6. To improve interpersonal skills through different group dynamic activities and games;

7. To reinforce the values of simplicity, sharing, and stewardship;

8. To develop good communication and leadership skills;

9. To have fun and build commaraderie in attaining all these objectives; and

10. To provide leadership training advocates for the enviroment, increase the level of awareness among youth leaders on the value of good stewardship, environmental protection and conservation and to motivate them to initiate environmental plan and actions in their respective community.

Cool Rules!

Camp will be a lot of FUN, Just be sure to follow these rules!

1. Smile! It’s for FREE.

2. Meet and get to know new friends in the activities and have fun.

3. Take good care of your own things.

4. Keep your lodge tidy and neat.

5. No eating in the Tent/rooms.

6. Conserve water and electricity. Put off all the lights and don’t keep water running.

7. Treat the plants trees, and animals with kindness.

8. Don’t step on the grass. Walk on the pathway.

9. Don’t pick flowers.

10. Don’t play with fire nor experiment on starting a fire except in bonfire area.

11. Be punctual. Activities will start only if everyone is present.

12. Each person’s safety is everyone’s need.

13. Be sensitive to each onter’s need.

14. Practice common courtesy.

15. Do not wander around without informing CampFacilitators of your whereabouts.

16. Feel free to approach any of the Camp Facilitators, Staff anytime & anywhere.

Pasko sa Nayon

This Christmas, we welcomed you and your family to experience the christmas here in Calatagan.  More activities to explore . . .

More critters to discover in Calatagan

Sea slug is a common name which is applied to some marine invertebrates that more or less resemble terrestrial slugs.

Dolphin watching in Calatagan

A place for Adventures

"STAYcation at it's best in western part of Batangas"

If your looking for a unique out of the way to experience, to enjoy the Philippine culture than you really can't ask for anything more. Very secluded as you have to take a Van (Passenger van packed full of people) to go here in my place. Quiet, Peaceful and Serene. The tranquility of the place is simply inexplicable. It's not the common commercialized beach resort. It's only 2.5 to 3hours travel from Manila via Tagaytay, but the travel's very worth it.  It is an instant home once you experience it.  First, The Calataganda Travel & Tour Services staff has a short orientation regarding the geographical position where we are in western part of the province Batangas.  We orient us withregards the mountains around us like the Fortune Island of Nasugbu, the Lubang Group of Islands, the Mt Halcon in Occidental and Oriental Mindoro.  Also remind us the do and don't in the area before we go to the unique accommodation which is the Floating House in the middle of the oceans. The place is exquisite with bird sounds, beautiful mangroves and white sandbar. At first you didn't quite appreciate it coz of a bit muddy and grassy shoreline.  But as you went deeper, i mean in the middle going to sandbar using the Floating House pull by the motorboat, the water's crystal clear and the marine life was pulsating.  We, remind everybody, just don;t forget to wear aqua socks for protection, since you'll walk over the shore looking the magnificent marine creatures like sea stars, sea urchin, sea cucumbers and birds around you.

The Floating House has room with complete amenities like bedfoam, bedsheet, pillow & blanket, table and chairs, Kitchen utensils (plates, glasses etc.) with 2 burner gas stove, grills and fresh water, Comfort room for wewe only. Off course, the roof top for best place for sunset photography or unwind/drinking corner.

While you having a relaxation in the floating house, We also offer the following activities: Kayaking, Stand UP Paddle Board, Snorkeling, Shore Hopping, Bird Watching, Mangrove and Seagrass tour and Scuba diving.

CALATAGANDA: A place to satisfying your urge.

Calatagan is located in western part of the Province of Batangas. Facing the West Philippine sea towards to Lubang group of islands. Way back 1960's, Calatagan known as forbes park of the south becuase of the resthouse of the riches people in the country for there best and good quality of white sand beaches. Until now, the beaches is an undeveloped beach - there are no hotels, resorts, or whatsoever commercialized accommodations. 

If you want to stay a little longer or spend a night experience the Floating house in the middle of the oceans with billions of stars. 

There are also no restaurants nor convenience stores in the area. Make sure to bring your own drinking water, food, etc. Don't worry for the kitchen utensils, stoves, cooking sets, and grill, its provided by the Floating house owner.

Floating house is pretty relaxing because of the fact that it is unknown to many tourist. The whole place is undeveloped, unspoilt, and peaceful. There are no vendors who will keep on bugging you to buy souvenir shirts, keychains, or pearls although their is Calataganda Souvenir & Novelty Shop infront of the Municipal Building. There are no bars, no stores, no colored flags; everything is just so raw!

The color of the sand in Calatagan is not really white compared to Boracay nor Calaguas. However, the color varies from white, to dirty white, or to somewhat gold all throughout the day. With its clear water, Calatagan is a home for a lot of sea creatures such as seastar, sea urchins, and sea snakes and many more.

You can do the marine activities like Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Board, Bird Watching, Dolphin Watching, Whale Shark Watching, Shore Hopping, Fishing, Biking, Hiking at Mt. Masawa and YES the magnificent Sunrise and Sunset.

Welcome to Calataganda and enjoy your stay here. I'm Jessie your local tourist coordinator.