From Metro Manila, go via the South Luzon Expressway (SLE) going towards Santo Tomas, Batangas. About 7 kms. after the end of the SLE approaching Santo Tomas, you will see to the right – a clearly marked is a green sign to Batangas. Turn right – this road is the Star Expressway, a 20-km. stretch ending in Lipa City. Be careful as the terminal right-hand curve suddenly becomes a two-way road. At the end of the Star tollgate at the National Highway, follow the sign – turn right towards Lipa City proper.

Approaching Lipa City, you will see in the distance, a McDonald’s at a "Y" junction – bear right to the main road through Lipa City. You will see the Lipa Cathedral dome in the distance to the right of the road. To the left of the road, you’ll see a Jollibee sign. Just before the sign, a cross junction, turn right on P. Torres Street. One kilometer or so on your right is a Total Gas Station, a good place to stop, as the facilities are clean.

Proceed on the National Road to Padre Garcia. At the Padre Garcia junction, bear right towards Rosario. If you miss it, you will enter Padre Garcia proper - - - retrace. In Rosario, at a cross junction, turn left on the main road, Gualberto Avenue. You are now going through Rosario – just keep on the main road and you’ll end up in San Juan, about 25 kms. Entering the municipality of San Juan is clearly marked. Proceed till you see the Municipal Park on your left and the Municipal Government Building on your right. At the very corner of the Municipal Building, turn right. You are on your last leg to Laiya, just keep on the main road – all hard surface – except for the last 1 km. which is good gravel road to the Laiya Coco Grove Resort Complex.

Total travel time - easy driving - is 2-1/2 plus hours.

Board a southbound Lucena Bus from Makati City at Buenda Avenue, before it turns to South Superhighway. Fare - P120 (air-conditioned bus).

At Candelaria, tell the bus conductor to stop at Sambat to San Juan.

At Sambat, jeepneys are lined up to go to San Juan. Fare - P12. The jeepney will proceed to the San Juan Public Market terminal across Manalo’s Mini Mart. Laiya jeepneys are there – they all know Laiya Coco Grove. First trip is 11 A.M ; last trip is 6 P.M. Departure depends upon the jeepney passenger load. Fare - P18.

Please note: Fares are as of February 2003. Nominal increase can be anticipated in the near future.