Weekend Biyahera: Captivating Caleruega

Closer to nature. Closer to God.

If you’re looking for a place that offers nothing but genuine tranquillity, Caleruega is for you. It’s a prayer and meditation haven, a perfect venue for soul searching and spiritual renewal. The place captures invigorating landscapes, breath taking view of lush mountains and sacred visuals that are truly nourishing to mind, body and spirit.

I went to Caleruega with my family and love ones on a cool literally and figuratively speaking) Saturday afternoon after an appetizing lunch in Bulalo Point, Tagaytay. This is my very first travel for year 2013 and I was very excited. Situated in Nasugbu, Batangas, Caleruega is estimated 20 – 30 minute drive from Tagaytay City rotonda (roundabout). The place is very accessible to both private and public transport.

signage to Caleruega

We parked in this area (P30.00).

Transfiguration Chapel

Transfiguration Chapel

Caleruega is best known for its Transfiguration Chapel which is a popular venue for church weddings. This 150-seat capacity chapel is beautifully built with bricks with amazing glass-stained interior encapsulating Jesus Christ, Moses and Elijah. We were fortunate that there’s no wedding ceremony at the time we visited. We had more time to appreciate the beauty of the chapel and of course had more quiet time to reflect.

amazing interior of Transfiguration Chapel

a walk to the station of the cross

Station of the Cross

a local inspired Station of the Cross

Koi Pond

another beautiful landscape! first time I've seen huge kois!

Hanging Bridge

the only shot i took that's not blurred. we were like kids playing here! haha.

Top of the Hill
The final leg of the walk where an open tent chapel stands.

Finally reached the top!

open tent chapel

so what to do after a long walk? tulog! ha-ha!

meet my crazy folks...

...and our crazy antics. (ha-ha). that's me and my niece. thank you Elbert for this (he-he)

Tips:

1. Wear any rubber/comfortable/sturdy footwear (e.g. sneakers/trekking sandals).
2. The place is also perfect for picnic!
3. For private vehicles, parking fee is P30.00 while the entrance fee is P30.00.

How to get there:

Private Vehicle Via South Super Highway (this is the route we took):

Take Sta. Rosa exit proceeding Tagaytay proper. Take right turn to rotonda. You’ll pass by Tagaytay lake, San Miguel Corp. Training Center, Petron station. Once in Nasugbu, you’ll come across “Welcome Nasugbu” sign. Turn left to Evercrest Hotel and Restaurant. Experience 5 minute rough road heading to Calerguega.

Via Coastal Road

From Roxas Boulevard, proceed to Aguinaldo Highway all the way up to Tagaytay.

Public Transport

Catch bus with Nasugbu, Calatagan or Balayan destination. Get off Evercrest, Batulao, Nasugbu. Get a tricycle at Evercrest entrance or take 2 km. hike to Caleruega.