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Cuenca, Philippines

Cuenca is a town of 21,558 people in Calabarzon, Philippines, founded in November 7, 1876.

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Population21,558 GeoNames
RegionCalabarzon
Elevation166 m 545 ft
FoundedNovember 7, 1876
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area58.2 km²
Nearest airportNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 68 km

Why visit Cuenca

Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Bigain Hill, San Jose Hill, Camp Pulong Gubat Wavepool and Clearing.

About Cuenca

Cuenca, officially the Municipality of Cuenca (Tagalog: Bayan ng Cuenca), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 36,453 people.

From the Wikipedia article Cuenca, Batangas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: Cuenca on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do7

Bigain Hill

Scenic view · 2.7 km

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San Jose Hill

Scenic view · 3.4 km

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Viewpoint Taal Lake

Scenic view · 5.9 km

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Jeffrey Matibag's Residence

Scenic view · 2.0 km

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Mount Maculot

Scenic view · 2.1 km

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Rockies

Scenic view · 2.4 km

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Viewpoint to taal lake

Scenic view · 4.6 km

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Museums and landmarks6

Camp Pulong Gubat Wavepool

Monument and historic site · 1.9 km

Batangas-Balete Road

Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

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San Jose Museum

Museum · 6.2 km

Chief Justice Q. C. Makalintal Avenue, San Jose

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Imelda's Garden

Monument and historic site · 1.6 km

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IMELDAS GARDEN

Monument and historic site · 2.0 km

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Masilungan Ancestral House

Monument and historic site · 6.3 km

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Philippine Airforce Flying School 49th Anniversary Monument

Monument and historic site · 1.5 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

Clearing

Park · 1.8 km

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Alitagtag Plaza

Park · 6.5 km

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Maculot Grotto Jump-off

Hiking and trails

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Maculot Jump-off

Hiking and trails · 1.2 km

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Purok 5 Park

Park · 4.1 km

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Victory Recreational Park

Park · 6.2 km

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Restaurants and cafes37

Sarap Ala-e

Restaurant · Regional · 5.8 km

President Jose P. Laurel Highway

24/7

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Balai Lechon

Restaurant · Filipino · 5.6 km

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Burger Street

Restaurant · Burger · 5.6 km

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Isaiah

Restaurant · Barbecue · 6.0 km

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LCH Homemade Goodies

Bakery · 5.9 km

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Lando & Lorie's Banay-banay Eatery

Restaurant · 6.2 km

173 Jose P. Laurel Highway, San Jose

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Salaban Special Lomi Haus

Restaurant · Noodle · 5.6 km

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Aguila's Bakery

Bakery · 6.0 km

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Don Benito's Cassava Cake

Bakery · 5.9 km

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Ereneos Mountain view Restaurant

Restaurant · 2.5 km

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Japong’s

Restaurant · 6.4 km

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L&G Kitchenette

Restaurant · 6.2 km

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25 more on the map.

History

Once a part of San Jose, it became an independent town under the name "Cuenca" on either November 7, 1876 or April 7, 1877, after the Spanish hometown of the then-Governor of Batangas that resembles its cold breeze and beautiful scenic spots. Its main tourist attraction is the 700-meter-high (2,300 ft) mountain, Mount Macolod (Mount Maculot).

The patron of Cuenca is Saint Isidore the Laborer, the patron of farmers. A celebratory feast is held annually every May 15.

From the History section of Cuenca, Batangas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay6

Churches and places of worship23

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Shopping9

Gas and EV charging10

Schools, colleges and libraries66

  • Cuenca Senior High School

    School · Roman Catholic

    J. P. Laurel Street

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  • Briccio Pantas Memorial Elementary School

    School · 3.2 km

    Cagayan Provincial Road, Cuenca

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  • Cuenca Institute

    School

    A. Mabini Street

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  • Dr. Bonifacio A. Masilungan Memorial National High School

    School · 5.2 km

    Makalintal Avenue, San Jose

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  • Heirs of Wisdom Castle Learning Center

    School

    B. Laqui Street, Cuenca

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  • Holy Family Montessori School

    School · 6.3 km

    C. A. Aguila Street, San Jose

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  • Ibabao Elementary School

    School · 2.3 km

    J.P. Rizal Street, Cuenca

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  • Padre Imo Luna Memorial Elementary School

    School · 6.2 km

    J.A. de Villa

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  • Pinagtongulan National High School

    School · 6.0 km

    Macasaet Street, Lipa

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  • Pinagtungulan Elementary School

    School · 4.1 km

    National Highway 433

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  • St. Anthony Montessori School - Science High School

    School · 6.2 km

    National Highway, San Jose

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  • St. Bridget College - Alitagtag

    School · 3.3 km

    National Highway, Alitagtag

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Map of Cuenca

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Getting there and nearby towns

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 68 km away.

  • San Pascual 11 km south, about 11 min by car
  • Lipa City 13 km east, about 13 min by car
  • Taal 14 km west, about 14 min by car
  • Malvar 20 km northeast, about 20 min by car
  • Talisay 21 km north, about 21 min by car
  • Tanauan 23 km northeast, about 23 min by car
  • Santo Tomas 25 km northeast, about 25 min by car
  • Tagaytay 25 km northwest, about 25 min by car
  • Mendez-Nuñez 30 km northwest, about 30 min by car
  • San Pablo 35 km northeast, about 35 min by car

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