Caleruega Church
Caleruega Church
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Czar Emmanuel
Manila, Philippines10,426 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Named after the birthplace of St. Dominic de Guzman in Spain, Caleruega is great for retreats, recollections, renewal, and other spiritual exercises. The whole place is immersed in Nature and supports the idea "close to Nature, closer to God". Among the places you can visit, there's the Transfiguration Chapel (which is a favorite venue for wedding), the Tent Chapel, a hanging bridge, koi ponds surrounded by lush gardens and bridges, an Eco Teatro, the so-called "Dominican Steps", an old Dominical friary (now a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Manaog near the parking lot), etc.
The road leading to Caleruega from the main road (Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway) is in a bad state. It's rough and full of potholes. Once you reach the main entrance, you'll have to pay Php 30 per head for a maintenance fee and Php 40 for the parking fee.
The road leading to Caleruega from the main road (Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway) is in a bad state. It's rough and full of potholes. Once you reach the main entrance, you'll have to pay Php 30 per head for a maintenance fee and Php 40 for the parking fee.
Written July 3, 2022
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airam n
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Mar 2018 • Friends
I read many of the reviews were dismayed of the entrance fee.. Some were saying that it is the only church who ask for a fee. Did you even ask why there is payment? Actually they didnt force us to pay. Palabas na nga kami nung nagbigay kami. I then asked, "ay! May bayad ho pala ito?" "Donation lang po yun mam, para po sa mga ANAK NG TRABAHADOR NG SIMBAHAN. Para makatulong po sa pag aaral ng mga bata. Pasensya na po" kaya sana maintindihan nlang po natin. Pwede naman kung ayaw mo magbigay e.
Written April 10, 2018
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StellaMerced
Metro Manila, Philippines137 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
I was really speechless when I was asked to pay to get in the premises. Garden is ok, church average. Nothing special.
Written May 11, 2016
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Terei A
Makati, Philippines74 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Surprise yourself with the entrance FEE. This is the ONLY church that requires you to PAY upon entry. Commerce at the grounds of worship. Careful with the parking, FREE is near the entrance. You need to pay for the ones offered by some parking attendants.
Written April 14, 2018
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TravelBug1469
Manila, Philippines1,701 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Many beautiful things had been said of Caleruega Church. It is famous for religious retreat and weddings, the place being so peaceful and solemn. Located in a remote mountainous barangay in Nasugbu Batangas, Caleruega is a sought-after wedding destinations. Getting there is a little difficult but would-be-married couples find the place so inviting, so much so that placing a booking needs months ahead of schedule. Indeed, Transfiguration Chapel is beautiful! No wonder why many couples wanted to exchange vows in Caleruega.
From Tagaytay, drive south-west along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway towards Nasugbu until you reach the Cavite-Batangas Highway Boundary. Some meters from there - on the left side - you will see Evercrest Golf Club Resort. Turn left and proceed with caution since the road is bumpy and slippery. Caleruega is about 2 Km away.
My trip to Caleruega though, to attend a wedding ceremony, was tainted with unfortunate experience in the hands of people outside the Transfiguration Chapel but - I believe - inside the Caleruega premises. The 'parking boys' stopped my car right in front of the stairway going up to the Transfiguration Chapel. They told me that parking inside was full and that cars were no longer allowed to proceed any farther. They assisted me park the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. Other cars behind me did the same. Upon getting inside the compound I found out that the parking area was almost empty. I went out right away to get my car. I volunteered to give 30 pesos to one of the 'parking boys' as courtesy for looking after my car. He however demanded 50 pesos telling me that it was the prevailing rate. Parking here I said was more expensive than in most metro manila malls. His companion was about to come closer so I just complied to avoid trouble.
I gathered from the guard-on-duty that those people were not connected with Caleruega and that they live in the nearby barangays. There was one instance he said that a car owner was stabbed by 'unknown' assailant among the 'parking boys'. I wonder what the authorities both at Caleruega and the local government were doing to protect their guests. Don't they see these 'parking boys' as threat to peace and security of the place and visitors? Roads to Caleruega must be cleared of these blood-sucking leeches.
Warning is hereby given to those who will come to Caleruega. Never believe those 'parking boys' who might approach or stop you before the gate. Don't entertain them. Proceed directly inside the compound and park your vehicle there. Never become another victim of these people who seize the opportunity and exploit the popularity of Caleruega victimizing innocent visitors and guests.
From Tagaytay, drive south-west along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway towards Nasugbu until you reach the Cavite-Batangas Highway Boundary. Some meters from there - on the left side - you will see Evercrest Golf Club Resort. Turn left and proceed with caution since the road is bumpy and slippery. Caleruega is about 2 Km away.
My trip to Caleruega though, to attend a wedding ceremony, was tainted with unfortunate experience in the hands of people outside the Transfiguration Chapel but - I believe - inside the Caleruega premises. The 'parking boys' stopped my car right in front of the stairway going up to the Transfiguration Chapel. They told me that parking inside was full and that cars were no longer allowed to proceed any farther. They assisted me park the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. Other cars behind me did the same. Upon getting inside the compound I found out that the parking area was almost empty. I went out right away to get my car. I volunteered to give 30 pesos to one of the 'parking boys' as courtesy for looking after my car. He however demanded 50 pesos telling me that it was the prevailing rate. Parking here I said was more expensive than in most metro manila malls. His companion was about to come closer so I just complied to avoid trouble.
I gathered from the guard-on-duty that those people were not connected with Caleruega and that they live in the nearby barangays. There was one instance he said that a car owner was stabbed by 'unknown' assailant among the 'parking boys'. I wonder what the authorities both at Caleruega and the local government were doing to protect their guests. Don't they see these 'parking boys' as threat to peace and security of the place and visitors? Roads to Caleruega must be cleared of these blood-sucking leeches.
Warning is hereby given to those who will come to Caleruega. Never believe those 'parking boys' who might approach or stop you before the gate. Don't entertain them. Proceed directly inside the compound and park your vehicle there. Never become another victim of these people who seize the opportunity and exploit the popularity of Caleruega victimizing innocent visitors and guests.
Written August 23, 2014
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Karen Choi
Taguig City, Philippines22 contributions
Jun 2016
Been to this place for the 3rd time already and hindi-nakakasawa. I love how this place help me meditate and think things over. The place is relaxing, peaceful and calming. If you love nature like me this should be on your bucket-list. There's always room for parking and overnight stay (although I haven't tried it coz we normally stay in Tagaytay). Great recommendation for Retreats and seminars.
Visitors pay an entrance fee of P30 per head and you will be given a map of the entire place as your guide.
This place features of course the Caleruega Church (Famous for weddings and you literally need to book at least a year ahead before your wedding), Butterfly garden, hand-carved stations of the cross, a Garden Cafe, Lettuce Garden, Worm Farm, Koi fish ponds, a man made falls, a bonfire section and ampitheater, and hanging bridge you can cross in order to reach the top-of-the-hill chapel. As soon as you cross the hanging bridge you'll see a fresh buko vendor (i'm guessing thats Php50) so you can get a little rest coz you need to do a lot walking especially going to the hill top chapel; aprrox. 100 steps.
For Inquiries:
Email: caleruega_philippines@yahoo.com
or call 0921 8304226 / 0921 2709890 during daily office hours 8:00am-5:00pm
MASS SCHEDULE
Regular Sunday Mass is at 11:00 AM at the Transfiguration Chapel
GETTING TO CALERUEGA:
Own Car:
From Makati via SLEX (South Super Highway) take the Eton exit. Follow the TO TAGAYTAY signs and turn right after the Tagaytay Public Market towards the Tagaytay rotonda. Upon reaching the rotonda. Take the road going to Nasugbu, Batangas.
From Tagaytay: take the road to Batangas until you reach the next town of Alfonso (where Tagaytay Royale and Sonya’s Garden are). Immediately after Alfonso is the town of Nasugbu. Go past the “Welcome to batangas” sign. Drive on until you get to Evercrest where you will see, on your right, a CALERUEGA sign pointing to the left. Take that road on the left. You will see the entrance to Everecrest Hotel on your right. Drive past Evercrest, past the Don Bosco Chapel on a Hill, until you get to a crossroads. Take the right turn (there is also a Caleruega sign) and drive until the end of the road (before you reach the end of the road which is Caleruega, you will see hillside accommodations on your left). The road stops at the entrance to Caleruega.
Commute:
Take any bus that passes thru Tagaytay. These are buses destined for Nasugbu, Balayan, Lian, Tuy or Calatagan. Get off at Evercrest in Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas (the conductor can drop you there).Tricycle service is available at Evercrest entrance (approx. Php50 per head??)
Visitors pay an entrance fee of P30 per head and you will be given a map of the entire place as your guide.
This place features of course the Caleruega Church (Famous for weddings and you literally need to book at least a year ahead before your wedding), Butterfly garden, hand-carved stations of the cross, a Garden Cafe, Lettuce Garden, Worm Farm, Koi fish ponds, a man made falls, a bonfire section and ampitheater, and hanging bridge you can cross in order to reach the top-of-the-hill chapel. As soon as you cross the hanging bridge you'll see a fresh buko vendor (i'm guessing thats Php50) so you can get a little rest coz you need to do a lot walking especially going to the hill top chapel; aprrox. 100 steps.
For Inquiries:
Email: caleruega_philippines@yahoo.com
or call 0921 8304226 / 0921 2709890 during daily office hours 8:00am-5:00pm
MASS SCHEDULE
Regular Sunday Mass is at 11:00 AM at the Transfiguration Chapel
GETTING TO CALERUEGA:
Own Car:
From Makati via SLEX (South Super Highway) take the Eton exit. Follow the TO TAGAYTAY signs and turn right after the Tagaytay Public Market towards the Tagaytay rotonda. Upon reaching the rotonda. Take the road going to Nasugbu, Batangas.
From Tagaytay: take the road to Batangas until you reach the next town of Alfonso (where Tagaytay Royale and Sonya’s Garden are). Immediately after Alfonso is the town of Nasugbu. Go past the “Welcome to batangas” sign. Drive on until you get to Evercrest where you will see, on your right, a CALERUEGA sign pointing to the left. Take that road on the left. You will see the entrance to Everecrest Hotel on your right. Drive past Evercrest, past the Don Bosco Chapel on a Hill, until you get to a crossroads. Take the right turn (there is also a Caleruega sign) and drive until the end of the road (before you reach the end of the road which is Caleruega, you will see hillside accommodations on your left). The road stops at the entrance to Caleruega.
Commute:
Take any bus that passes thru Tagaytay. These are buses destined for Nasugbu, Balayan, Lian, Tuy or Calatagan. Get off at Evercrest in Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas (the conductor can drop you there).Tricycle service is available at Evercrest entrance (approx. Php50 per head??)
Written December 26, 2016
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Len C
Mandaluyong, Philippines49 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Just had my first visit to this retreat place and it was really amazing. If you are looking for some peace and solemnity, this is the place. Not very far from the city, take a bus going to Mendez, Cavite, get off save more then take another bus to Nasugbu and tell the driver to drop you off Hillcrest golf course, there would be tricycle waiting to take you there for 20p each. Warning, it's a bumpy ride, the road was a bit worn out, so watch out. A minimal fee of 30 at the entrance. The churches were built in Spanish replica, hence the name Caleruega. It was very spacious and a popular venue for weddings. You would really get an awesome pre-nuptial here, with all the greens, blues, reds, all the colors that surrounds the area. There's also a hanging bridge and the open transfiguration chapel on top, which would take a little trekking. So, you would have to be fit if you wish to explore the area. My total expense, I guess around 1000k, of course that includes my little side trip to Tagaytay Skyranch and some "pasalubongs"
Written October 28, 2014
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patsp
Singapore41 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
My sister had her wedding here last February and it was my first time to have ever seen this church. All I can say is that: It's magical.
The wedding was exactly as how we all dreamed it would be. The stained glass reflected an array of rainbow colors inside the church and it was solemn and light; fun and serious all at the same time. Since it is situated in a high area, the wind wafting in was cool and fresh. I look back at the wedding and can only picture this church as how I would when I remember a dream.
Getting here is not all that perfect though, the reality of it is that the road leading up to the church is rough and one can easily get lost. It's also true that it is not ideal for older/disabled people so those are important factors not to overlook. However, if you will select this church and have considered all the downsides, you will not regret the feeling that will surely overcome anyone who will stand in front of that beautiful altar. It's as if you've seen a glimpse of heaven.
The wedding was exactly as how we all dreamed it would be. The stained glass reflected an array of rainbow colors inside the church and it was solemn and light; fun and serious all at the same time. Since it is situated in a high area, the wind wafting in was cool and fresh. I look back at the wedding and can only picture this church as how I would when I remember a dream.
Getting here is not all that perfect though, the reality of it is that the road leading up to the church is rough and one can easily get lost. It's also true that it is not ideal for older/disabled people so those are important factors not to overlook. However, if you will select this church and have considered all the downsides, you will not regret the feeling that will surely overcome anyone who will stand in front of that beautiful altar. It's as if you've seen a glimpse of heaven.
Written March 26, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
leydelossantos
Pasig, Philippines83 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
Caleruega Church has a huge garden spanning from the church uphill and the retreat house downhill. The garden has a lot of healthy plants and flowers that bloom. They also have small fountains that add to the "zen" like feel of the garden.
The "church on a hill" as other people would call it is small and perfect for intimate weddings. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden that makes the bridal entrance more grand. It is built on bricks with stained glass windows inside.
Perfect for couples and family who's planning on a quiet and serene outing.
The "church on a hill" as other people would call it is small and perfect for intimate weddings. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden that makes the bridal entrance more grand. It is built on bricks with stained glass windows inside.
Perfect for couples and family who's planning on a quiet and serene outing.
Written January 30, 2013
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randybinag98
Bulacan Province, Philippines10 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
This place is a perfect spot for those who really want to do soul searching and want to recharge. Peaceful and quiet place.
Written February 16, 2019
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What time is physical mass and what age is allowed inside the mass. Please reply asap.
Written May 16, 2021
As I recalled, parang wala po? Ang nakita ko lang ay stairs pataas dun sa Chapel, hindi ko lang sigurado kung may ibang daan na pwede para sa kanila papunta dun pero malabo eh. Medyo mahihirapan din po sila kung sakali na ituloy kasi medyo mataas yung papunta dun sa Church at lalo na din dun sa Tent Chapel of Transfiguration.
Written September 18, 2019
From caleruega how can we get back to tagaytay?
Written September 6, 2019
I haven't seen public transport from calaruega to the highway where you can take a ride to tagaytay.
Written December 1, 2019
Hi, I would like to know how to go to Caleruega Church from Fantasy World thru public transportation and how much would it costs me.
Written January 22, 2019
For Commuters: From Edsa Taft ride a bus going to Balayan or Nasugbu that passes through Tagaytay City and Evercrest golf club.
Drop off at Evercrest Golf club. Then ride a tricycle going to Caleruega, drop off Caleruega (better to advise the tricycle driver to fetch you at agreed time or you can also ask his cell phone number so you can call him if you are done visiting Caleruega.
Written February 14, 2019
It is open daily. No schedule.
Written November 30, 2018
does calruega got wheelchair access to the church?
Written September 5, 2018
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