When it comes to choosing a weekend leisure getaway, two of the most popular destinations near Manila are Tagaytay and Batangas. It can be hard to choose between the two because of the cooler weather and majestic mountain views you get in Tagaytay and the allure of laid-back beach resorts and world-class dive resorts in Batangas.
Ayala Land’s 52nd estate is set to be the premiere eco-tourism and nature haven in Batulao as the property developer expands its footprint in the Western Batangas region.
Inspired by Mount Batulao’s two highest peaks, Arillo is a mixed-use estate anchored towards mountain and nature-inspired leisure activities and living. Nestled midway between the Nasugbu Beach Corridor and the famed ridge community of Tagaytay, Arillo is uniquely positioned in the heart of both cities.
Wedding and outdoor event venue
Along with its convenient access to the beaches and hiking destinations in Batangas, the property boasts of Tagaytay-like features with its cooler climate, high elevation, and romantic mountain vistas, making it a worthy venue for destination weddings and outdoor events.
Arillo is located close to famous wedding churches such as Calaruega Church and Don Bosco Chapel on the Hill, making it an ideal investment opportunity for vacation homes. The property will host The Blue Leaf Events Place, which will have three event halls and an outdoor area tailor-fit for weddings and events.
Eco-tourism and nature getaway
Located at the former Evercrest Golf Course, Arillo is also near the jump-off point of hikers heading up to Mt. Batulao, making it a convenient base for eco-tourism and nature-inspired getaways.
The 62-hectare property will host commercial lots for businesses to complement the surrounding landscape, including residential developments and complementary uses. Among these are El Kabayo horseback riding trails and facilities, a mountain leisure center and cafe, and outdoor leisure activities inside the estate, including a 3-kilometer nature trail, canyon trails, and educational nature tours.
The estate will also have an organized leisure town center as the main component to spur economic movement, with premium overnight facilities, a nature sanctuary, outdoor leisure activities, and curated restaurants.
Premium mountain living
Residents and lot owners of Tagaytay properties in the area looking for a new leisure estate to visit will soon have something to look forward to. The Tagaytay/Nasugbu Corridor will offer both upscale residential and commercial lots. The developments, including a Seda Mountain-inspired Resort in the pipeline, will create an aspirational leisure destination for travelers to experience premium mountain living.
Leisure travelers looking for short getaways for leisure will soon be able to visit the commercial developments of the estate and enjoy a more convenient base for exploring Mt. Batulao and Mt. Talamitam, and nearby nature trails within the estate.
Promoting sustainable tourism
Similar to ALI’s philosophy in creating master-planned estates, Arillo’s design guidelines will ensure that sustainability is applied in all aspects of the development. According to the property developer, ALI will be working with the DENR and various NGOs in the design and implementation of activities.
To promote sustainable tourism practices and ensure Mt. Batulao’s long-term preservation, the property will also engage in stewardship and regenerative activities for the reforestation and regeneration programs in Mt. Batulao.
The estate aims to grow the interest in mountain and nature-inspired activities through its Mountain Leisure Center that will help organize mountain climbing activities in Nasgubu. The new estate will also enhance the local tourism potential of the area, with the development of Arillo’s mountain-themed estate complementing the features of Nasugbu beaches.
Convenient location
Located in Barangay Caylaway, Nasugbu, Batangas, Arillo is conveniently located just 75 kilometers from the Makati Central Business District, or roughly less than a 2-hour drive via the SLEX-Sta. Rosa Tagaytay Road. New connections on Skyway, CALAX, CAVITEX, and the Nasugbu – Tagaytay Highway ensure ultimate connectivity to the city.
The estate will also benefit in the future from the upcoming Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas Expressway (CTBEX), with the nearest exit (Amuyong-Kaytitinga Exit) merely 6 km away from the project which will shorten travel time from Makati by at least 30 minutes.
Upon completion, Arillo will bring the best of the Tagaytay leisure experience, namely the luxe living spaces, leisure activities, weddings and events, and gastronomic adventures experience all in one space.
Arillo’s Welcome Center, Leisure Center, Horseback Riding, and Canyon Trails are set to be completed in 2024 while the rest of the land developments, commercial lots, and retail town center will be rolled out from 2026 to 2027.
With its proximity to top leisure and nature destinations in the mountains of Tagaytay and beaches of Batangas, Ayala Land’s Arillo is expected to spur the local economy, boost tourism, and become a sought-after premium getaway near Manila.
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