Destination highlights

Nestled in the Philippine archipelago, in the Asian oriental insular region, is an exotic place that has been consolidating as an extraordinary tourist destination at international level: Tagaytay. It is located in the province of Cavite, a coastal region south of Manila Bay, about thirty kilometers south of the capital of the country. Tagaytay has an unparalleled natural heritage and from this city, you can have spectacular views of the Taal volcano, the smallest volcano on the planet. An exceptional tourist destination in the region, belonging to the so-called “Ring of Fire” of the Pacific Ocean, which is also Very visited in the summer, because its climate is mild due to its altitude. Once the tourist arrives to the Philippines through Manila, he has 4 ways to get to Tagaytay: by bus, about 4 hours of travel; by taxi or vehicle, about 55 minutes and by train, about an hour and a quarter.

It is a traditional landscape of this place. The narrow streets full of carts pulled by oxen loaded with objects of crafts and other products of this Filipino land. This is a site that has some of the most wonderful landscapes that a tourist can imagine, to the point that several photographs taken in Tagaytay have been distributed all over the world, winning countless competitions and selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cool mountain climate that can be enjoyed in Tagaytay means that people can take a relax during the visit, in addition to the fact that the place has a perfect infrastructure for tourism; that is, bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels of all kinds and types.

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Travel tips

One of the most recommended places to visit in Tagaytay is the Popular Park in the Sky, in which it is possible in an incredible way to unify the most extraordinary natural landscape with humanized landscapes of architectural and visual enhancement, all thanks to the fact that it is located in the highest area of the city. From there, visitors can see four beautiful marine and lake landscapes such as Balayan Bay, Manila Bay, Taal Lake and Laguna de Bay, so the views are spectacular. The first sensation that is perceived when arriving at the outskirts of Taal Lake is that of a deep peace. The sight of a unique panorama of its kind amazes the tourist: a lake, which with its waters filled an old volcanic caldera, which has an island inside. This island, in turn, inside a new crater has a much smaller new lake.

Tagaytay is, in addition, a place continuously visited by religious leaders of diverse beliefs worldwide and more specifically of Eastern creeds. In particular, among the dozens of realities that have emerged, it is worth highlighting a school for dialogue with the great religions of Asia, run especially for Muslims and Buddhists, but also involved Hindus, Shintoists and other beliefs. A tradition has already been made that every year religious leaders coincide to carry out activities of coexistence. Another special attraction to have an encounter with the nature of Tagaytay, is the Japanese-Japanese Friendship Garden, with 1,200 square meters, built with the purpose of exalting the values ​​of freedom, peace and international unity, all the citizens who live in this place. This beautiful garden is located in front of the Development Academy of the Philippines, in the Conference Center, a place highlighted by its international events.

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Similarly, it is recommended that anyone visiting Tagaytay go to several important architectural sites, among which is the Punta de Santiago Lighthouse, built at the end of the 19th century, in 1890, and which is one of the oldest that still remains working. Similarly, it is of tourist relevance to know the Historical Monument of Marcela N. Agoncillo, place where this woman was born, recognized for having made the first flag of the Philippines during the independence movements against the Spanish authorities. Continuing with this tour of Tagaytay, it is worth making a visit by car to Villa Escudero, a large coconut plantation in the city of San Pablo. An hour and a half from Manila, capital of the country, offering the visitor activities of remote populations from the madding crowd of big cities; that is to say, the own village plagued of verdure and beauty, besides the tranquility of its streets and the sympathy of its inhabitants.

Also is a rich museum there is oriental ceramics and clothing and a valuable display of religious art from the time when the archipelago of the Philippines was a Spanish colony. Altars, statues, floats and altarpieces, practically a colonial church. There are some artificial waterfalls with a fascinating regional food buffet, which can be tasted at tables located on the water. Those visitors who wish to spend the night in the place can do so in bamboo facilities located on the shores of the lake. Other tourist sites worthy of being visited in Tagaytay are the monument to Our Lady of Manaoag in Tierra de María, a very pleasant, beautiful and peaceful place, especially at night due to the lights. Before arriving at the church, you can see a statue of the Virgin and the Safari Zoo, which opens every day from 8 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon.

Hotel recommendations

As a result of the recent awakening of tourist activity in Tagaytay, a considerable amount of hotel facilities has arisen for all tastes and possibilities: resorts, inns, cabins and hotels of category. Among which stand out: Crosswinds Resort Suites, Tagaytay Wingate Manor, Taal Vista Hotel, Monticello Hotel, Summit Ridge Tagaytay, Joaquin’s Bed and Breakfast, Kimberly Tagaytay Hotel, View Park Hotel, The Overlook Inn Tagaytay, Domicillo Design Hotel, One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites, Sunrise Holiday Mansion, Chateau Royale Hotel Resort and Spa, 8 Suites By Fat Jimmy’s and Splendido Hotel.

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