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Philippines

Santo Tomas / Where the heat beats to the rhythm

MeowScore 😸85/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

December

Experience the wonderful Christmas culture and tradition in the town! 🎄🎁

🎉
january

Experience the colorful Sto. Tomas town fiesta! (max. 20 words)

🐉
february

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in the busy city center! (max. 20 words)

💦
march

Take a dip in sweet waterfalls before the summer heat! (max. 20 words)

🙏
april

Attend the week-long Holy Week traditions and devotions. (max. 20 words)

🎂
may

Join in the Feast of St. Tomas, patron saint of the town! (max. 20 words)

🌽
june

Experience the town's bountiful harvest and colorful cultural dances! (max. 20 words)

🌻
july

Witness the invigorating beauty of the town's sunflowers! (max. 20 words)

🍍
august

Enjoy the popular Pinya (Pineapple) Festival and taste delicious pineapples! (max. 20 words)

🌳
september

Relax in the serene and tranquil Mount Makiling nature park. (max. 20 words)

💀
october

Explore the eerie and fascinating underground cemetery! (max. 20 words)

🎉
november

Discover colorful and grand street parades during the town's foundation day! (max. 20 words)

🎄
december

Witness beautiful Christmas light displays all over the town. (max. 20 words)

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

stopover or short trip

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

stopover or short trip

Santo Tomas is a small city, often visited for its hot springs or as a stopover on the way to other destinations in the Batangas province.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash payment is preferred, split bills are accepted, and credit cards may not be commonly accepted.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds reported

good Availability

Generally available in most areas

great Cellular

Good coverage from major providers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate pedestrian infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

The city is like a cozy cat bed, inviting cats to rest their paws and soak up the warm sun.

But watch out for the cat-calling tricycles, they'll give you quite a scare!

Things to do

The mainstream

💦
Dampalit Falls
🌅
Sampaloc Lake
🍓
Rambutan Festival
⛰️
Mt. Banahaw
🕯️
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

The mainstream

💦
Dampalit Falls

A refreshing natural gem that invites cats to dip their paws in crystal-clear waters. The sound of the falls is music to a feline's ears. 🐾

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🌅
Sampaloc Lake

A serene lake that will soothe a feline soul. There are restaurants and cafes nearby, perfect for cats who love to munch and snuggle. 🍵

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🍓
Rambutan Festival

A colorful celebration in honor of the sweet and succulent fruit, Rambutan. Cat lovers will enjoy watching the parade of giant Rambutan floats! 🎉

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⛰️
Mt. Banahaw

A majestic mountain for adventurous cats who love to hike. The lush greenery and the cool breeze at the summit are worth the climb. 🏞️

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🕯️
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

A peaceful shrine with a stunning view of the town. Candles and flowers are available for offering. Perfect for reflective cats. 🙏

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Off the beaten path

🐆
Malipunyo Mountain Range
🏊
Natural Cave Pools
🌈
Valley of Colors
⛪
Divine Mercy Shrine
🏔️
Lion's Mount

Off the beaten path

🐆
Malipunyo Mountain Range

A cat-tivating escape into nature. The range is home to diverse flora and fauna, striking waterfalls, and winding hiking trails 🌿

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🏊
Natural Cave Pools

A cattastic spot for adventurous felines to splash around in. The cave pools are cool and refreshing -- great for hot paws! 💦

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🌈
Valley of Colors

A bright and colorful place that's like catnip for the eyes. Home to vibrant terraced rice paddies and rainbows of flowers 🌺

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⛪
Divine Mercy Shrine

A holy meow-tain that features a 50ft statue of Jesus and an amphitheater for worshippers. A tranquil space for cats seeking peace 🙏

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🏔️
Lion's Mount

Purr-fect for adventurous cats who love hiking. A climb up the mountain provides stunning views of the surroundings! 🐾

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate pedestrian infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Respect the Cat's Meow

Santo Tomas is a predominantly Catholic community. Always be mindful of your outfit and language - keep it conservative and respectful.

Cat and Mouse Game

Street vendors and markets are abundant in Santo Tomas. Don't be afraid to haggle, but always be polite and respectful.

The Cat's Out of the Bag

Santo Tomas is known for its bamboo products such as furniture and handicrafts. Take home a beautifully-crafted souvenir from a local maker, but be wary of inferior quality products.

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