Tagaytay City, the nearest and most accessible weekend get-away from Metro Manila, is one of the most loved tourist spots in the Philippines. Located in the province of Cavite, it hosts a number of scenic spots, delectable food places and fun activities suited for couples, families, barkada, and even the solitary traveler. Located a couple of hours away from the bustle of the metro, it provides a cool and breezy vacation place to soothe frayed nerves and bestow a renewed sense of vitality to city-worn souls. Much has been written about Tagaytay, but for those new in the city, a travel guide and a sample itinerary is an invaluable resource for a trip at one of the coolest places this side of the Philippines.
HOW TO GET TO TAGAYTAY
Tagaytay City is located fifty-five kilometers south of Metro Manila. It is easily accessible by air-conditioned public transportations via buses and vans from city terminals around Metro Manila. Driving to Tagaytay City by car is also a breeze.
Besides the San Agustin EDSA Rotunda terminal and the Nasugbu Terminal in Buendia, there are three other main public bus terminals in Metro Manila where you can catch a ride to Tagaytay. The first one, which has been closed previously, is the Park & Ride in Lawton, Manila [GPS MAP]. The second one is at the South West Integrated Provincial Transport Terminal in Uniwide Coastal Mall, Pasay City, this is a temporary terminal and would soon be closed by MMDA as they slowly transfer the service to the third place you can get a ride to Tagaytay, HK Sun Plaza [GPS MAP], which is also in Pasay City.
○ MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BY BUS ○ TWO TO THREE HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP80.00 +/-
● DLTB BUS CO. - Buendia | (0916) 123-4567 | Trip starts at 4:00 AM
● LORNA EXPRESS - Uniwide, HK Sun Plaza
● SAN AGUSTIN - EDSA Rotunda | 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM
● ERJOHN ALMARK TRANSIT- Uniwide, HK Sun Plaza | (0943) 702-3724, (0906) 510-4385, (046) 686-8214
● BSC (BATMAN STAREXPRESS CORP.) - Uniwide, HK Sun Plaza, EDSA Rotunda | (02) 283-6424
○ MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BY BUS ○ TWO TO THREE HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP80.00 +/-
● DLTB BUS CO. - Buendia | (0916) 123-4567 | Trip starts at 4:00 AM
● LORNA EXPRESS - Uniwide, HK Sun Plaza
● SAN AGUSTIN - EDSA Rotunda | 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM
● ERJOHN ALMARK TRANSIT- Uniwide, HK Sun Plaza | (0943) 702-3724, (0906) 510-4385, (046) 686-8214
● BSC (BATMAN STAREXPRESS CORP.) - Uniwide, HK Sun Plaza, EDSA Rotunda | (02) 283-6424
○ MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BY VAN ○ 1.5 TO TWO HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP180.00 +/-
Taking a van or FX is another alternative in going to Tagaytay. Although it is much more expensive than a bus, travel time is faster since it goes through SLEX and bypasses the traffic-ridden roads of Cavite. Its terminals are located at the EGI Mall near the LRT Gil Puyat Station [GPS MAP] (Taft Avenue cor. Buendia, 6:00am to 8:00pm), StarMall Mandaluyong [GPS MAP] (EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd.), Metropoint Mall at Edsa Rotunda [GPS MAP] and at the back of McDonald’s at the Edsa-Taft MRT Station [GPS MAP].
○ MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BY PRIVATE CAR ○ ONE TO 1.5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME
Driving to Tagaytay City via private car is easy enough. Drive through SLEX and take the Sta. Rosa Exit. From there, it’s a straight drive to Tagaytay City. As you arrive at the Olivarez Rotunda, turn right to go to the restaurants in Magallanes Square and turn left if you want to visit People’s Park and Picnic Grove.
► HOW TO GET AROUND IN TAGAYTAY
The main mode of transportation in Tagaytay is the jeepney. Minimum fare is at PHP8.00 but tourist stops are quite a distance away from each other. Ask the driver how much the fare is to your destination. There are also tricycles available but they’re mostly relegated to the side streets that connect to the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. There are no taxis, Uber or Grab in Tagaytay City. WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN TAGAYTAY
Tagaytay City and its surrounding towns offer a lot of fun activities and places to visit for the weekend tourists. There are picnic grounds, tree-covered parks, hidden gardens, biking, horse-riding grounds and a host of other activities fit for both the young and the old.
CALERUEGA RETREAT GROUNDS
Address: Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas
Contact Number: (043) 706-0348
GPS Coordinates: 14.071947, 120.835464
PARADIZOO THEME FARM AND ZOO
Address: Mendez, Cavite
Contact Number: (02) 895-7142 | (02) 898-3695 | (0917) 835-1111
GPS Coordinates: 14.113811, 120.896253
PEOPLE’S PARK / PALACE IN THE SKY
Address: Mt. Sungay, Brgy. Dapdap East, Tagaytay City
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates: 14.141847, 121.022011
PICNIC GROVE
Address: Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Contact Number: (046) 413-4206
GPS Coordinates: 14.130667, 121.003925
PINK SISTERS MONASTERY
Address: Brent Road, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Rotonda, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (046) 413-1211
GPS Coordinates: 14.125692, 120.962453
PUZZLE HOUSE MANSION
Address: Purok 4, Cuadra St., Brgy. Asisan, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (02) 661-0019 | (0905) 225-0229
GPS Coordinates: 14.099867, 120.901789
SONYA’S GARDEN
Address: Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite
Contact Number: (0917) 532-9097 | (0917) 533-5140
GPS Coordinates: 14.087214, 120.850122
SKYEYE AT THE SKYRANCH
Address: KM60, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (046) 862-7701 | (046) 862-7704
GPS Coordinates: 14.095164, 120.935406
TAAL VOLCANO HIKE
Address: Taal Volcano, Talisay, Batangas
Contact Number: (0919) 728-0514 - Angelo
GPS Coordinates: 14.002533, 121.015164
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