Balatan, Camarines Sur

Balatan is a town in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. This town was founded by Don Gregorio Balatan.  Balatan was just a sitio which belonged to the town of Nabua, and in 1951 it separated to its mother town and became an independent town. Balatan is also known as the summer capital of Rinconada, the 5th district of Camarines Sur.

the view from the Balatan fishport

Balatan jeepney terminal

Municipal hall of Balatan

Balatan Public Market

view from the fishport

Coguit beach, Balatan

founder of Balatan town

Kilometer post

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Balatan

How to get to Balatan:

By Plane:


Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines have several daily flights to Naga Airport. From Naga Airport, located in the town of Pili, you can ride a bus or a taxi bound for Nabua town. Nabua is about 45 minutes to 1 hour ride from the airport. The bus fare from Pili to Nabua is 40 pesos. And then from downtown Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua.


By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound to Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Legazpi City and then get off at the town of Nabua. And then from Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Nabua is 8 to 10 hours. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Tabaco City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda.

You can also ride a bus bound for Iriga City, which is the neighboring town of Nabua. The travel time from Manila to Iriga City is 8 to 10 hours. From Iriga City, you can ride a bus or a multicab bound for Nabua. The travel time is 10 to 15 minutes and the fare for bus and multicab is 9 pesos only. And then from Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua.

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. Ride the train and get off at PNR Iriga City Station. The last station is Ligao City station which is 45 minutes away from Iriga City so be sure to get off at Iriga City. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. From Iriga City, you can ride a bus or a multicab bound for Nabua. The travel time is 10 to 15 minutes and the fare for bus and multicab is 9 pesos only. And then from Nabua, look for the LCC transport terminal, that's near the town church, and then ride a jeepney bound for Balatan. The travel time from Nabua to Balatan is about an hour. Balatan town is about 24 kilometers away from Nabua.

Additional Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balatan,_Camarines_Sur