The main entrance
We arrived at Pico de Loro at around 1:30 PM. The main entrance was 2.7 kms away from Pico Sands Hotel.
Pico Sands Hotel
We got a room with mountain view. There were no available rooms facing the lagoon. Basic room rate was P9,000.00 good for two pax with complimentary breakfast. Extra persons were accommodated at P2,200 each. The massage at the Spa was priced at P1500 per pax.
The buffet breakfast at Pico Restaurant was great. They served a variety of dishes. What I like most were the crispy danggit and beef tapa. There were free flowing drinks - coffee, tea, chocolate, kalamansi juice and pineapple juice.
Lagoa Restaurant
For merienda, we ordered the signature pancit canton and beverages of Lagoa Restaurant at the Country Club. We also had dinner in the same restaurant as they had more to offer than Pico Restaurant.
Swimming pools
The swimming pools at the Country Club were inviting.
The Lagoon
Artwork at Pico Restaurant
The Beach
Nasugbo-Ternate Tunnel
How to get there
Pico Sands Hotel
Pico de Loro Cove, Hamilo Coast, Barangay Papaya, Nasugbu, 4231 Batangas, Philippines
Pico de Loro Cove, Hamilo Coast, Barangay Papaya, Nasugbu, 4231 Batangas, Philippines
DIRECTIONS from Manila to Pico de Loro:
Route Option 1: Cavitex - Ternate – Nasugbu (approximately 73 kilometers, 1.2 – 2 hours)
1. From the Mall of Asia Complex, take Coastal Road and go straight to CAVITEX exit
2. From CAVITEX exit, go straight to Kawit going to Bacao Road and Tejero
3. Take the road from Petron gas station going to the town of Tanza pass by the town of Naic, until you reach Ternate.
4. Follow the main road leading to Puerto Azul, and then turn left to access the Kaybiang tunnel.
5. Enjoy the scenic view of Patungan Cove to your right until you reach the Hamilo Coast main gate.
Route Option 2: SLEX - Sta. Rosa- Tagaytay - Nasugbu (approx. 133 kilometers, 2.5 - 3 hours)
1. Take SLEX (Southbound) headed toward Laguna.
2. Take the STA. ROSA EXIT and turn right after the toll booth. Follow the road all the way to Tagaytay City.
a. Alternatively, you may choose to take the ETON EXIT (after STA. ROSA EXIT).
3. Once you're along Aguinaldo Highway in Tagaytay City, you will pass:
a. Josephine’s Restaurant
b. Taal Vista Hotel
4. When you reach the Junction of Balayan (Caltex Station at the Right), turn right again to go to Nasugbu. (You will pass Central Azucarera de Don Pedro on your left side)
5. When you reach the Shell Gas Station (Left side), turn right to go to the Nasugbu Town Proper.
6. Go straight until you reach the road that will take you uphill. You will pass by the “Brgy Wawa” arch and the following developments:
Route Option 1: Cavitex - Ternate – Nasugbu (approximately 73 kilometers, 1.2 – 2 hours)
1. From the Mall of Asia Complex, take Coastal Road and go straight to CAVITEX exit
2. From CAVITEX exit, go straight to Kawit going to Bacao Road and Tejero
3. Take the road from Petron gas station going to the town of Tanza pass by the town of Naic, until you reach Ternate.
4. Follow the main road leading to Puerto Azul, and then turn left to access the Kaybiang tunnel.
5. Enjoy the scenic view of Patungan Cove to your right until you reach the Hamilo Coast main gate.
Route Option 2: SLEX - Sta. Rosa- Tagaytay - Nasugbu (approx. 133 kilometers, 2.5 - 3 hours)
1. Take SLEX (Southbound) headed toward Laguna.
2. Take the STA. ROSA EXIT and turn right after the toll booth. Follow the road all the way to Tagaytay City.
a. Alternatively, you may choose to take the ETON EXIT (after STA. ROSA EXIT).
3. Once you're along Aguinaldo Highway in Tagaytay City, you will pass:
a. Josephine’s Restaurant
b. Taal Vista Hotel
4. When you reach the Junction of Balayan (Caltex Station at the Right), turn right again to go to Nasugbu. (You will pass Central Azucarera de Don Pedro on your left side)
5. When you reach the Shell Gas Station (Left side), turn right to go to the Nasugbu Town Proper.
6. Go straight until you reach the road that will take you uphill. You will pass by the “Brgy Wawa” arch and the following developments:
- Canyon Cove
- Kawayan Cove
- Terazzas de Punta Fuego
- Tali Beach Club
- Peninsula de Punta Fuego