A tourist destination is known for its pleasant weather, beautiful scenery, religious, commercial, industrial, and educational centers. Next Wave City, Little Rome of the Philippines, and City of All Seasons are some of the nicknames given to Lipa City. If you want more exciting things about Lipa City, continue scrolling!
According to the 2015 Census, Lipa City is a medium-sized city with around 320,000 people. The town is rapidly urbanizing; it has already seen its first high-rise structures and has surpassed Batangas City in economic development.
Lipa City is well-known for its coffee industry, which was brought to the island by the Spaniards. Moreover, locals used to rely on kapeng Barako production as a source of income, but it has since faded in favor of other agricultural goods and commercial activities.
Why is Lipa City Cold?
The cold climate that surprises visitors and newbies is one of the many characteristics of this first-class city. Lipa City is located between Mount Malarayat and Mount Makulot, both of which serve as windbreaks against heavy typhoons at an elevation of 1,025 feet above sea level.
What is Lipa City known for?
Little Rome of the Philippines
With its medieval cathedral, religious sites, and seminaries, the city is also called the “Little Rome of the Philippines.” It is the country’s equivalent to Vatican City. In Batangas (being the seat and namesake of a Roman Catholic archdiocese that encompasses the entire province) and in the Philippines, Lipa City is the epicenter of Catholicism.
Here are the most popular ones:
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian
The Augustinians who governed the Parish of San Sebastian began building on this turn-of-the-century consecrated structure. Fray Ignacio Pallares started it in 1779, and Fray Manuel Galiana resumed it in 1787, and Fray Manuel Diez Gonzalez finished it in 1865.
Katigbak Ancestral House
This National Historical Institute-designated heritage property, also known as Casa de Segunda, was named after Segunda Solis Catigbac, the grand matriarch of the famous and prolific Katigbak line. This structure is one of the few remaining stone mansions from the magnificent Lipa City period. It’s built out of impressive stones, complex layouts, and a sense of firmness and elegance.
San Benito Farm
No one can be on all the time, so we all need a short vacation now and then to restore and reboot. Whether we’re talking about unhealthy eating habits, overwork, relationships, or the pandemic’s effects on our mental health, our repeated patterns in the quarantine may be pretty poisonous.
Whatever it is, it is acceptable to indulge in a bit of self-care now and then – and The San Benito Farm’s magnificent amenities might persuade you to take that well-deserved break.
This award-winning eco-luxury wellness resort is just 90 minutes from Manila, making it the ideal getaway option for anyone looking for a relaxing weekend. It is noted for its science-based, medically supervised wellness programs that center on five therapeutic pillars: diagnose, cleanse, nourish, repair, and sustain.
Aside from its religious and heritage spots, there are more breathtaking places to see in Lipa City, such as the Marian Orchard Church, Bluroze Farms Parks, Wildlife, Mt. Malarayat, etc. Anihan Botanical Garden.
Next Wave City: The BPO ‘Barako’
The province doesn’t simply boast of kapeng barako and historic churches. With the growth of the BPO-IT industry, the province is becoming a popular headquarters for worldwide brands. In Lipa City, Alorica maintains its largest facility. In addition to all the money pumped into the city’s economy, they’re nurturing native talent at the same time.
Lipa City is a business powerhouse for the southern Luzon region, and this city is destined to see some significant changes in the years ahead. “Experts predict investors to be more interested in setting up businesses in the Batangas province now that the Skyway expansion and CALAX are nearly completed.”
Where to Eat?
If you visit Lipa City, you’ve probably noticed the numerous “Lomi houses” dotting the main roads, a testament to how crazy we are with this cuisine. Of course, the flavor differs depending on the restaurant, but the core recipe remains the same.
The Lomi King restaurant in Lipa City is certainly one of the most popular noodle places in the area. Despite their priority being on the pancit lomi dish, they also provide an extensive selection of noodle dishes.
Their lomi is, as predicted, is fantastic. Its noodles are quite soft, and the sauce is highly flavorful. There were also plenty of Thai veggies, squid balls, and pork liver to go around. Chicken, liempo, and fish fillet are the three options for toppings.
Not a fan of lomi? You have other options! You can try miki bihon guisado, prepared with vegetables and meat toppings, served along with many other veggies (carrots, pechay Baguio, spring onions). Additionally, this salsa bowl comes with a serving of the salsa that you may add to your plate while you eat.
Nothing fancy, but it will definitely give you a homey vibe!
Do you want to explore, experience, and embrace the culture of Lipa City? Then come have a glimpse of what we can offer!
Nixon Palomar Jr. is a Barako PH correspondent and social media manager. He is a cum laude graduate of AB Communication at University of Batangas. As a social media manager, he is responsible for creating and managing content for the brand's social media platforms. He is also an SEO content writer and is responsible for creating content that is optimized for search engines.
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