Tagaytay

Introduction

Taal Volcano

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Perched on a plateau, Tagaytay is one of the Philippines' colder places, located about an hour drive south of Manila. The city enjoys a view of one of the most scenic places in the country: Taal, an active volcano situated in the middle of a lake.

With tropical heat that can reach to 38º C plus humidity, Tagaytay provides a cooler weather and serves as the nearest rest and relaxation destination for Manilans or Manileños as they are known locally. The city also prides itself on its bountiful fruit and flower produce, which blooms and flourishes due to its cool weather.

And with the cities beautiful scenery, cool temperature and low pollution, it has become a common destination for picnics, conferences, retreats, and honeymoons.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

• Taal Volcano. One of the most active volcanoes in the country but with its very scenic view for having a unique geography, it was known as a 'lake within a volcano within a lake within an island.'
• Tagaytay Picnic Grove. A famous spot in Tagaytay for picnics with a good view of the Taal Lake and Volcano.
• Trip to Taal's Crater Lake. Along the main street of Tagaytay, a number of boat men offer services to ferry tourists to Taal Volcano. On the volcano itself horse rides are availble to bring tourists to the crater lake itself. The crater lake with its sulfuric water is famous for cleansing skin impurities.
• Spa treatments. Due to Tagaytay's image for a go-to place for relaxation, numerous spa establishments are available within the city. These spa facilities are usually in a garden setup and serve organic produce. A famous Spa facility is Sonya's Garden.
• Golfing. A number of golf clubs abound the city and most offer views of the lake. A noteable golf club in the city is Tagaytay Highlands. It also has a funicular and a cable car within.

Events and Festivals

Weather

Tagaytay enjoy an average temperature of 22º C which makes it an ideal spot for people of Manila to escape the tropical heat specially during summer.

Getting There

By Plane

The nearest airport to Tagaytay is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Manila Domestic Airport in Manila which is about 1.5 hours north of the city.

By Car

The quickest means to get to Tagaytay is by car. From Manila, one has to take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) going south to Laguna. Take the Santa Rosa Exit. Then take a right after the toll plaza and head straight to Tagaytay City. This route is a scenic route where various farms may be passed including a pineapple farm. At the top of the road, take a right turn to get to the city proper, the casinos, and other commercial establishments offering the view of Taal.

By Bus

From Pasay City, a city within Metro Manila adjacent to Manila, there are buses that may be taken to bring one to Tagaytay City. Buses that has destinations like Nasugbu would pass by the city. Crown Bus is one bus line that can take one to Tagaytay.

Getting Around

By Car

Bringing a car or renting one is the best way to get around the city. Basically most points of interest in the city is connected in a single main road but some establishments especially those that offer spa treatments, massages, and garden fresh dishes are off the main road and not traversed by jeepneys.

By Public Transport

Jeepneys may be used to take passengers around the city. A jeepney ride will cost only P7.50 per person. Tricycles may also be used to take passengers into the side streets not reached by jeepneys.

Eat

• Bulalo. A famous dish served in a number of restaurants in the city. The soup dish bulalo is simply boiled bone-in beef shank served with a variety of vegetables. Bulalo is basically the bone marrow of the beef shank.

Drink

• Coffee. With Tagaytay's proximity to the province of Batangas which is famous for coffee beans, coffee bean shops may be found around the city. Some famous coffee beans are the Barako, a very strong coffee from Batangas, and the Alamid Coffee, made from civet droppings.

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

• Days Inn. Located along the main road of Tagaytay (Aguinaldo Highway) offering a direct view of the lake.

Upscale

• Taal Vista Hotel. Also located on Aguinaldo Highway offering a view of the lake.

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