Tagaytay Travel Guide
Tagaytay is one of the Philippines' most popular tourist destinations, known for its mild climate and sublime scenery. The town itself is a great place to unwind for a few days, and serves as the perfect base for exploring Taal Lake and other nearby attractions.
- Worth It?
- Definitely, not only for the pleasant town itself but also its surrounding natural and historic attractions.
- What to Do
- linger at one of the coffee shops, learn all about the national heroes of the Philippines, and spend a day gawking at the wonder of Taal Lake.
- Best Time to Go
- November through April provides the best weather.
- How Long?
- A week would be ideal to fully appreciate the region.
There's a heavy dose of nationalism in Tagaytay, evident in the many shrines, museums and other sites dedicated to national heroes such as Apolinario Mabini, Marcela Agoncillo and Jose Laurel.
The Mabini Shrine is the focal point of these monuments, followed by interesting places like Casa de Segunda Katigbak, Jose P Laurel Memorial Library, and Marcela N Agoncillo Historical Landmark. All of these men were important figures in the development of the Philippines nation.
Venture outside Tagaytay and major highlights like Taal Lake and Taal Volcano beckon. The Flower Farm keeps the region in colorful bloom all year round, and the 1890 Punta de Santiago Lighthouse is a striking reminder of the Spanish colonial era.
Travel to Tagaytay - Getting There
Manila is just over an hour from Tagaytay, so it's very easy to reach the town by bus. Manila International Airport services daily flights from virtually every country on the planet. The easiest place to catch a bus to Tagaytay is in the suburb of Pasay City. Alternatively, you can rent a car and drive the well-marked South Luzon Expressway to Aguinaldo Highway.
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