Nasugbu

Nasugbu is a municipality in western Batangas, facing the South China Sea. It is a tourist area, with luxury beach resorts along the coast, and some hidden draws like its asukareras (sugar plantations, from Spanish azucarera) and mountains.

Understand

Nasugbu lies along the western coast of Batangas, facing the South China Sea. The town is a commercial center of western Batangas, with 134,113 people as of 2015, but is not as important as Balayan to the southeast, which is the traditional trading center.

The town lacks historical proof about its founding; the only proof about its early history is dated from 1852, by Jesuits. During the Pacific War, Nasugbu served as an entry point for the American liberators during the end of the war in 1945, and their arrival is commemorated since then.

Nasugbu grew its reputation for its beaches during the Marcos administrations between 1965 and 1986. Part of the municipality forms the Nasugbu Special Tourism Zone; luxurious beach resorts continue to grow in the area.

Nasugbu has a dry and wet climate, and temperatures in the municipality are suitable for sugarcane production. Temperatures in town can rise above 37 °C (99 °F) in the summer (between March and May), so be prepared.

Get in

By bus

The town is served by multiple bus operators running from the Parañaque Intermodal Transport Exchange (PITX) terminal; trips take over 2 hours via Ternate or Tagaytay.

See
  • 🌍 Nasugbu Landing Monument, #63 Apacible Boulevard. Open 24 hours. It commemorates the landing of American liberation forces on January 31, 1945. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church, Nasugbu-Ternate Highway. A Romanesque parish church dating back to 1852. Spanish era church. Looks amazing from the outside. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 La Iglesia de la Nuestra Señora de la Escalera, P. Hugo Street. Open 24 hours. Old Church Ruins under a Balete Tree (Banyan Tree). Free. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Mangrove Protected Forest Park Nasugbu, Nasugbu-Ternate Highway. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Mount Batulao, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. Open 24 hours. This mountain is a must-visit for beginners. The scenic views and beautiful mountain range made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommended for those looking to start their hiking journey. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Fortune Island, Nasugbu Bay. Open 24 hours. The island is owned by José Antonio Leviste, a former governor of Batangas. Leviste opened the Resort Club on the island in 1995. It was a bed investment (also due to lack of fresh water on the island). In the end the idea of the resort was abandoned. What has left are remnants of the beach cabanas, swimming pool and an acropolis with Grecian pillars and statues on the edge of the island overlooking the sea. Great place for swimming and snorkeling. Visiting is not cheap though. (updated Oct 2023)

Do
  • 🌍 Nasugbu Beachfront, Apacible Boulevard. Open 24 hours. Nice views and you can see Fortune Island at a distance. Free. (updated Oct 2023)

Buy
  • 🌍 Nasugbu Public Market, F. Castro Street. 6AM–6PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Waltermart - Nasugbu, J.P. Laurel Avenue. 6:55AM–8:05PM. Mall, Supermarket. (updated Oct 2023)

Eat
  • 🌍 Mang Kulas Lomi House, Wawa Port Road corner Evangelista Street. 8AM–8:30PM. Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in batangas. The service is unmatched. The staff and owners truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing – big serving, great for sharing and flavorful . Absolutely the best meal we had while in batangas. Highly recommend! (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Teriraki, Centro Albacura Street. 1PM–9PM. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Hyatti Pizza Hub, Lapu-Lapu Street, Parola,. Open 24 hours. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 El Cocinero by Chef Arnaldo, J.P. Laurel Avenue. 10:30AM–9PM. Filipino food, Spanish food restaurant. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 L’Bulalo Restaurant - Nasugbu, J. P. Laurel Street. 10AM–9PM. Filipino food restaurant. ₱400–₱600. (updated Oct 2023)

Sleep

Most of the resorts are around two bays north of town. The road to them winds through hills, and there is some risk of landslides or falling rock, so travelling there during heavy rain is inadvisable. The smaller town of Lian, just to the south of Lesugbu, also has some resorts.

Go next

Nasugbo is the departure point for ferries to Lubang, a group of islands that are off the beaten tourist track but have some fine beaches.

Routes through Nasugbu
END ← Ternate ←  N  E  → Palico Rotonda (junction with to Tuy and Balayan) → Merges with
END ←  N  S  → Lian → Calatagan
Tagaytay ← Alfonso ←  N  S  → Lemery


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