What is Calatagan known for?

Calatagan, Batangas is known for its white-sand beaches, the Little Boracay sandbar, the Cape Santiago Lighthouse built in 1890, vibrant coral reefs, and its reputation as a laid-back coastal escape near Manila.

How far is Calatagan from Manila?

Calatagan is approximately 129 km from Manila. The drive takes around 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic. Buses from Buendia or PITX bound for Calatagan are also available.

What is the best time to visit Calatagan?

The best time to visit Calatagan is during the dry season, from November to May, when skies are clear and seas are calm. Peak season is March to May during the Philippine summer.

What activities can you do in Calatagan?

Calatagan offers beach trips, sandbar island hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, camping, resort day tours, and visits to the Cape Santiago Lighthouse and local barangay festivals.

Is Calatagan good for families?

Yes. Calatagan has family-friendly resorts like Aquaria Water Park and Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort. Its calm, shallow beaches and variety of activities make it suitable for all ages.

Privacy Policy

Calatagan.com
Last updated: May 3, 2026

Overview

Calatagan.com ("we", "us", "our") operates a WhatsApp messaging service to help visitors plan their trip to Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our WhatsApp bot.

Information We Collect

When you message us on WhatsApp, we collect:

Your WhatsApp phone number
The content of messages you send us
The date and time of your messages

We do not collect your name, email address, or any payment information through this service.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

Reply to your inquiries about Calatagan tourism, tours, transport, and activities
Maintain conversation context so you don't have to repeat yourself
Improve our responses and service quality

Data Storage

Conversation history is stored temporarily for up to 6 hours to maintain context within a single session. After 6 hours, conversation data is automatically deleted. We do not store your data permanently.

Third-Party Services

Our WhatsApp bot uses the following third-party services:

Meta WhatsApp Business API — to send and receive messages
Cloudflare Workers — to process messages securely
Anthropic Claude API — to generate helpful responses

Each of these services maintains their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except as required to operate the services listed above.

Your Rights

You may request deletion of any data associated with your phone number by messaging us directly on WhatsApp or emailing us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at calatagan.com/privacy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Website: calatagan.com