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What is so special about Kaybiang Tunnel?

What is so special about Kaybiang Tunnel?

Kaybiang Tunnel is the Philippines’ longest subterranean road tunnel. This tunnel links the towns of Ternate, Cavite and Nasugbu, Batangas through a hole under Mount Palay-Palay (aka Mt. Pico de Loro). It’s a very popular landmark for cyclists and riders based in Manila for weekend rides.

How long is the Kaybiang Tunnel?

300-meter
The 300-meter Kaybiang Tunnel, opened in 2013, connects Ternate in Cavite to Nasugbu in Batangas. It shortens travel time from Metro Manila to Nasugbu from the usual four hours via Tagaytay City to just a little over an hour.

How many meters is the Kaybiang tunnel?

Kaybiang Tunnel’s vertical clearance is 4.85 meters and is about 300 meters in length and has completed the Ternate Nasugbu Highway loop for Southwest Luzon.

Is Kaybiang Tunnel closed?

The 300-meter scenic road tunnel can no longer be used as a stopover.

When is the Ternate Nasugbu tunnel going to be completed?

(as of April 16, 2013): The Ternate-Nasugbu tunnel has been inaugurated by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III last April 4, 2013 and has been named as “Kaybiang Tunnel”. Estimated completion date has been set again to July 1, 2013.

Where is the tunnel between Batangas and Nasugbu?

The 300 meter long tunnel along Ternate-Nasugbu Road, bored through Mt. Pico de Loro at the boundary of Nasugbu, Batangas and Ternate, Cavite will soon be open to motorists.

How to get to Ternate Nasugbu from CAVITEx?

Just follow these directions to Ternate-Nasugbu by taking Roxas Boulevard, Coastal Road, CavitEx, exit at Kawit, take Centennial Road, Antero Soriano Highway, Governor’s Drive, Caylabne road and Ternate-Nasugbu Road.

Is there a tunnel from Manila to Patungan Cove?

Piercing a hole at the northern portion of Mt. Pico De Loro, Maragondon’s Patungan Cove and Nasugbu can now be accessed coming from Manila through this tunnel without going around Tagaytay City. From 4 hours of travel to Nasugbu, via this tunnel, it can now be accessed for only almost 2 hours.