Lipa City Guide

Known for strong local coffee and Batangas dishes like Lomi. Malls provide international food options. Vegetarian choices may be limited but available in major restaurants. Some places serve late at night.

There are bars and clubs with live music, including The Stone 8 Resort. Nightlife is modest but existing.

Lipa is called the coffee capital of the Philippines, famous for Kapeng Barako. It has a strong café scene with many specialty shops.

Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Restaurants usually include a 10% service charge. It's common to round up fares and leave small tips for services.

Buy SIM cards at the airport, telco stores in malls, or authorized sellers. Main providers are Globe and Smart. eSIMs are available. SIM registration with ID or passport is required.

Cleanliness is average for a Philippine city.

7-Eleven and Mini Stop are common convenience stores open 24/7. Some pharmacies and emergency hospital services operate at all hours.

Supermarkets in malls carry international products. Fresh produce and meat can be bought at local wet markets. Most malls open 10 AM to 9 or 10 PM and stay open on Sundays and most holidays.

Cards are accepted in malls and major stores, but local markets usually need cash.

ATMs are common in malls like SM City Lipa and Robinsons Place Lipa. Fees for foreign cards depend on your bank and local charges.

English is the language of instruction. Notable schools include AMA Computer College, STI College, and De La Salle Lipa.

The nomad scene is small but growing, with coworking spaces like The Playground PH offering networking. Work-friendly cafes are available.

Lipa City Community Park and green areas in LIMA Estate provide good public green spaces and shaded walking.

Lipa City Community Park is good for jogging with safe, shaded routes.

Multiple gyms and sports facilities including boxing gyms and golf clubs.

Tennis courts are at Lipa City Community Park and some golf clubs. Booking details vary.

No padel tennis facilities noted.

Yoga studios like DIWA Yoga and Pause Yoga offer various styles. The Farm at San Benito nearby provides wellness retreats.

Boxing is popular with gyms like Elorde LIPA Boxing GYM. Other martial arts may be available at fitness centers.

No skiing available.

Kayaking and paddleboarding are available at resorts along the Batangas coast during the dry season.

No surfing spots in Lipa. Surfing is found on coastal areas of Batangas.

Nearby Anilao is a top diving spot with good water visibility and marine life. It’s about 1-1.5 hours away by car.

Hospitals like Lipa Medix and Mary Mediatrix have English-speaking staff. Private facilities usually offer better care than public ones. Pharmacies are common in malls and stand-alone stores.

Tap water is not safe to drink. Bottled water is widely used and easy to find.

Good parks like Lipa City Community Park and kid-friendly cafés such as La Petite Ville Playground. Baby supplies are available in malls. Family attractions include Old Grove Farmstead and Milea Bee Farm.

Philippines is generally tolerant, but Lipa has limited specific information. Basic acceptance expected.

Moderate pet-friendliness with vets and pet supplies available, but few dedicated parks.