Heritage & nature
What to see
Churches, bridges, farms, mountains and places where Tayabas history still lives.
Published guide entries
Minor Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel
Founded in 1580 by Franciscan missionaries, this church is among the oldest in Southern Luzon. It served as a vital religious center during the Spanish era and was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in
Minor Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, J. P. Rizal Street, Sitio Ayala, Angustias Zone II, San Roque, Baguio, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placePuente de Malagonglong
Built from 1840 to 1850 under the leadership of Fray Antonio Mateos, this historic bridge was constructed using over 100,000 adobe blocks through polo y servicio, the Spanish colonial system of forced labor—embodying both the
Old Malagonlong Bridge, Tayabas-Pagbilao Road, Lakawan, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View place3A Nature Farm
3A Nature Farm is a nature-wellness hideaway along Guyabano Road, Brgy. Gibanga, Tayabas, known for its relaxing kawa hot bath set in a leafy farm setting. Guests come for warm, floral-infused soaks, simple day-tour meals, and
Gibanga Feeder Road, Gibanga, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeCasa Comunidad de Tayabas
The Casa Comunidad de Tayabas, built in 1831 during the Spanish colonial era, once served as the provincial capitol of the old Tayabas Province, which covered much of present-day Southern Tagalog. This two-story stone-and-wood
M. Ponce Street, Sitio Ayala, Angustias Zone II, San Roque, Baguio, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeDagatan Lake
Dagatan Lake (Tayabas City) is a small, secluded freshwater lake—about 2 hectares—tucked in Sitio Busal, Barangay Palale (Ibabang Palale). Local and regional authorities have been preparing it for designation as a Critical
Mauban, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeErmita De Nuestra Seniora De Las Angustias
Ermita Nuestra Señora de Angustias—now known as Ermita Church—is among the oldest churches in Tayabas, built in 1838 with a roof renovation in 1845; by 1887 it was described as having a small cloister, a modest presbytery with a
Birhen Doloros, M. H. del Pilar Street, Sitio Ayala, Angustias Zone II, San Isidro, Baguio, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeHabilin Farms
Habilin Farms is a permaculture farm and accredited learning site at the foot of Mt. Banahaw in Ilayang Bukal, Tayabas, designed around regenerative practices and farm-to-table living. Visitors can book day tours or immersions to
Ibabang Bukal, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeLavares - Labios
This house is the Lavares–Labios Ancestral House. It is located along the Tayabas–Sariaya Road in Brgy. Calumpang, City of Tayabas, and is owned by the couple Josefina Lavarez-Labios and Ideser Labios Sr., both music enthusiasts.
Calumpang-Tayabas Road, Calumpang, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeMainit Hot Spring
Mainit Hot Spring Resort (also called Bukal na Mainit) is a family-friendly natural hot-spring complex in Brgy. Silangang Palale, Tayabas City, right along the Tayabas–Mauban Road. It has warm spring pools (some covered), slides,
Tayabas - Mauban Road, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeMaria Nature Farm
Maria Nature Park is a laid-back riverside escape in Brgy. Lakawan, Tayabas City, where clear, tree-shaded streams and picnic huts make an easy day trip for families and friends. Wade in the gentle current, set up a riverside
Tayabas-Pagbilao Road, Mate, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeMortuario de Cementerio para los Indios
Built in the 18th century during the Spanish colonial period, this mortuary chapel was dedicated to native Filipinos and played a central role in traditional burial rites. As one of the oldest cemetery chapels in Tayabas, it
Angustias Zone II, San Isidro, Baguio, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeMother's Wonderland
Mother’s Wonderland (Tayabas City) is a nature-forward, fantasy-themed park along the Maharlika Highway that mixes lush landscaping with playful attractions and live performances—its tagline is essentially “come home to nature.”
Calumpang Farm-to-Market Road, Calumpang, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeSantuario de las Almas
Built in the 18th century by the Spanish, the Santuario de las Almas once served as a burial site for both Spanish and Filipino elites, mirroring the social hierarchy of the colonial period. Its name, meaning “Sanctuary of the
C. M. Recto Street, Lita, San Roque, Baguio, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeSemara Farm
Semara’s Farm is a colorful nature park in Brgy. Lakawan, Tayabas City—home to flower-lined trails, a Butterfly Sanctuary, and the playful Sugar Land zone. Families and barkada can rent cottages, wander the gardens, and enjoy an
Tayabas-Pagbilao Road, Lakawan, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeSireyo
Sireyo Resort is a nature-forward swimming retreat in Ibabang Palale, Tayabas City, tucked among coconut groves along the Bypass Road. Families and barkada come for its spacious pools and picnic lawns plus a hillside view deck
Palale, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeTaikai Resort
Taikai Resort is a family-friendly swimming destination in Brgy. Ibabang Alsam, Tayabas City, set among coconut trees with spacious pools and open picnic areas. Day-tour hours are typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional
Tayabas - Mauban Road, Palale, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeTwin Peaks Mountain
Twin Peaks Mountain Resort is a private, family-friendly getaway in Brgy. Dapdap, Tayabas City, framed by coconut trees and views of Mt. Banahaw. The property features spacious outdoor pools, open lawns, and event-ready
Dapdap, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeVilla Juliana Resort
Villa Juliana Resort is a private, family-friendly hideaway right in the center of Tayabas—tucked on 43 M.H. Del Pilar St., Brgy. Angustias, just behind the Minor Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel and in front of Ermita
M. H. del Pilar Street, Sitio Ayala, Angustias Zone II, San Isidro, Baguio, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
View placeYumi's Farm
Yumi’s Farm is an organic farm-stay at the foot of Mt. Banahaw in Brgy. Ilayang Bukal, where flowered footpaths, vegetable gardens, and breezy hill views set a slow, nature-first rhythm. Guests come for hands-on farm
Anos, Tayabas, Quezon, Calabarzon, 4327, Philippines
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