"The Ancient But Progressive Town of Tayabas" Tayabas by cyndymc

Tayabas Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 105 photos

Geographic Data Re:Tayabas

Like other municipalities of Quezon Province, Tayabas is a land-locked town located at the foot of the mystical dormant volacano, Mt. Banahaw. It is bounded on the North by the towns of Lucban, Mauban & Sampaloc; on the Southeast by Atimonan & Pagbilao; on the South by Lucena City; and on the West by Sariaya.

Tayabas is is 150 kms, from Manila and 10 kms. from Lucena. It has a total land area of 24,095 hectares and consists of 66 barangays.

Tayabas- Home of Asia's Oldest Church Clock
Minor Basilica of St. Michael The Archangel - Tayabas

Minor Basilica of St. Michael The Archangel

Tayabas is home to the Minor Basilica of St. Michael The Archangel which is known as Asia's oldest church clock, the country's 2nd biggest, the country's longest, and one of the most beautiful.

Tayabas- Where Kamayan sa Palaisdaan Started
Floating Huts at Kamayan sa Palaisdaan - Tayabas

Floating Huts at Kamayan sa Palaisdaan

Going to Quezon province wouldn't be complete without passing by Tayabas to savor native food at the floating huts of Kainan sa Palaisdaan. From a few clusters of floating cabanas, the place has expanded to include a concrete dining pavilion and bar.

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  • Pros:friendly people in a fantastic place
  • Cons:no directional signs of tourist spots from main road
  • Last visit to Tayabas: Jan 2009
  • Intro Updated Jan 20, 2009
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Floating Huts at Kamayan sa Palaisdaan - Tayabas Try Eating With Your Hands Restaurants (1)

It's been a long time since we last ate at Kainan sa Palaisdaan in Tayabas, Quezon. (We eat more often at their place in... more travel advice

Inside the Church - Tayabas Minor Basilica of St. Michael The... Things to Do (1)

The Minor Basilica of St. Michael The Archangel in Tayabas, Quezon is known as the longest (103 meters) Spanish Colonial... more travel advice

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