Montemaria Shrine and Miracle Walk
About
Look up, way up! The Mother of All Asia Tower of Peace at Montemaria stands 98 meters tall above Batangas Bay, and it is the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world. Ride the elevator to the view deck inside her clasped hands for a huge sweep of Verde Island and the Mindoro coast. Then test your nerves on the Miracle Walk, the country's first glass walkway, 118 meters long and 45 meters above the hillside. The shrine grounds, chapels and Rosary Garden are free to roam, so come early, walk the Way of the Cross while it is cool, and save the glass walk for the golden light. Bring cash, because the site does not take cards!
Dry until sunset (5:34 PM). Good time to go!
- 2–3 hrsTime to spend
- Weekday mornings (7–10 AM) for cool air and short queues; avoid Holy Week, Christmas season and 8 December when parking fills early.Best time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Bus or jeep gets you thereNo car needed
What to do here
- Ride up to the Tower View Deck inside the statue's hands
- Walk the 118-meter glass Miracle Walk
- Stroll the Rosary Garden and Way of the Cross
- Have a quick lunch at The Cenacle cafeteria on the 4th floor
Know before you go
The coastal road is narrow and poorly lit, so drive back before dark.
Wear rubber-soled shoes and hold onto kids on the glass walk; staff limit groups at peak times.
On-site parking: cars and SUVs ₱50, motorcycles ₱20, buses ₱500 flat for the day (2026 rate board via LakbayPinas).
Shrine grounds and chapels free. Miracle Walk glass bridge ₱300; Tower View Deck ₱150; Rainbow Glass Ladder ₱100; Mirror Deck ₱80; Dream Maze ₱150 (2026 rate board, LakbayPinas, updated Aug 2026). Cash only.
Bring cash, because the site does not take cards!
Where it is
Batangas-Tabangao-Lobo Road, Barangay Pagkilatan, Batangas City, Batangas
No car neededBus from Cubao or Buendia (JAM Liner, DLTB) to Batangas Grand Terminal, about 2.5–3 hours; jeepney to SM City Batangas; then an Ilijan-bound jeepney to Montemaria, about 30–40 minutes. Commuters should leave by 3:30 PM because return jeepneys thin out after 4 PM (LakbayPinas, updated Aug 2026). By car, about 2–2.5 hours from Makati via STAR Tollway and the Batangas-Tabangao-Lobo coastal road.
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FAQ
How much is the Miracle Walk?
₱300 per person. The Tower View Deck inside the statue is a separate ₱150 ticket (2026 rates).
Is the shrine free to enter?
Yes. The grounds, chapels, Rosary Garden and Way of the Cross are free.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 7 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday to Sunday 6 AM to 7 PM.
Can I pay by card or GCash?
No, it is cash only. The nearest ATM is at SM City Batangas.