long before Manila-dwellers began a long-distance affair with the highlands of Baguio, Sagada and Kalinga, they have been in a long-standing romance with Tagaytay. It’s not a high-maintenance relationship. The physical connection is there. It is geographically close, easily accessible, and it doesn’t demand too much time or money. It’s the kind that will last over more decades.
Tagaytay is no stranger to me. I live in a Batangas town not too far away from Tagaytay. For the longest time, every time I would come back home, the van that I was riding would drive through the city. and since I started earning on my own, it would be my go-to place for clarity or peace of mind. and I’m not alone in this.
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UNDERSTANDING TAGAYTAY
WHERE TO stay IN TAGAYTAYBest area to stay in Tagaytay
Top budget hotels and BnBs in Tagaytay
Top Apartments and Condo for rent in Tagaytay
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HOW TO get TO TAGAYTAYManila to Tagaytay by Bus
Manila to Tagaytay by Van
HOW TO get around TAGAYTAY
THINGS TO do in TAGAYTAY & nearby TOWNSTaal Volcano
SkyRanch Tagaytay
Tagaytay Picnic Grove
People’s Park in the Sky
Puzzle Mansion
Caleruega
Fantasy World
Tagaytay Food Trip
SAMPLE TAGAYTAY ITINERARY
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UNDERSTANDING TAGAYTAY
Located just around 60km from Manila, Tagaytay City has always been the go-to destination for those wishing to escape the searing heat of the capital, especially in the summer season. They come here for two reasons: a cooler climate and a breathtaking view of Taal Lake and Volcano.
Most people think that Taal Volcano is the small cratered hill on one end of the island in the middle of the lake typically depicted in postcards and photographs. The truth is, that is Binintiang Malaki, just one of the volcano’s many cones and craters. Taal Lake itself was actually the caldera of an enormous ancient volcano formed after cataclysmic eruptions in the prehistoric times. The only active part now is that island in the middle of the lake called Volcano Island.
Like a giant balcony with a wonderful view, Tagaytay is perched on the northern ridges of Taal Lake, attracting thousands of vacationers and supporting its enormous tourism industry. Its highways and inner alleys are lined with a wide array of accommodations, from luxury villas to budget hotels, and restaurants, ranging from fine dining to its homegrown fast food places.
Tagaytay is also a terrific base for travelers who wish to explore neighboring municipalities like Alfonso and Amadeo, and even parts of Batangas like the volcano itself, Nasugbu, and Lemery.
Tagaytay takes a rectangular shape on the map, so it’s easy to navigate. At the very center of it is the Tagaytay Rotonda, from which stems out four main roads:
Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, which connects Tagaytay to Imus, Dasmarinas, and Manila.
Tagaytay-Calamba Road, which links the city to the towns of Laguna. If you’re coming from South Luzon express way (SLEX), you’ll eventually hit this road going to Tagaytay.
Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, which can take you to Alfonso (Cavite) and Nasugbu and Lemery (Batangas).
Tagaytay-Talisay Road, which cuts across a forested slope to Talisay (Batangas), where Taal Volcano is located.
Being familiar with these roads will make your travel planning a lot easier, especially when picking a hotel and places to visit.
Here are more useful bits about Tagaytay.
Language: Tagalog is used by most. but English is widely understood and spoken.
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP, ₱). PHP100 is around USD 1.90, EUR 1.69, SGD 2.57 (as of April 2019).
Modes of payment: credit cards are accepted by many establishments but cash is still king (and queen) in Tagaytay.
Electricity Info: 220V, 60Hz. plug and socket type A.
WHERE TO stay IN TAGAYTAY
In places like El Nido or Batanes, I usually don’t mind staying in a guest house with no view and no frills because I would be spending much of my time outside anyway. but Tagaytay is one of those destinations where accommodations can make or break a trip. It’s all about the ambience and the experience. Whether you’re visiting Tagaytay to unwind, attend a conference, or have a romantic weekend, it is important to consider the location.
Best area to stay in Tagaytay
Tagaytay has become a major tourist magnet that it has become almost synonymous with this corner of Cavite. Property-owners typically market and label their hotels, lodges or guesthouses “Tagaytay” even when they are technically located in surrounding municipalities like Alfonso, Silang, and Mendez. try to keep that in mind when searching for a place to stay.
For tourists, there are three main areas that are terrific bases when exploring Tagaytay and nearby towns:
Tagaytay Rotonda Area. typically casually referred to as simply Olivarez. It is the center of the city. As explained above, the major roads running across the city start or end here. It is surrounded by countless lodging and dining options. It is also the main transportation hub.
Along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. This is a little bit farther than the Rotonda area, but this has the best view of the lake and the volcano, provided that you book a hotel on the lakeside. This is also where SkyRanch and Ayala malls Serin are located.
Along Tagaytay-Calamba Road. This area is closest to tourist spots like Tagaytay Picnic Grove and People’s Park in the Sky. lots of restaurant and hotel options too, with some also offering a good view of the lake.
Personally, I like staying along Tagaytay-Nasugbu road because it’s a lot quieter and has the best view of the lake. If you don’t trust my word, here are the top budget hotels in Tagaytay as scored by Agoda users.
Top budget hotels and BnBs in Tagaytay
The best hotels in Tagaytay are expensive, but there are some exceptions. Bed-and-breakfast places also offer a terrific alternative. Here’s a list compiled using Agoda reviews.
Containers by Eco Hotel
Containers by Eco Hotel. check rates & Availability!
F8 Bed and Breakfast. check rates & Availability!
The Carmelence Lodge. check rates & Availability!
Joaquin’s Bed and Breakfast. check rates & Availability!
ZEN rooms hotel Georgina Tagaytay. check rates & Availability!
Top Apartments and Condo for rent in Tagaytay
If budget is an issue, then ditch the hotel and consider staying at a BnB, guesthouse, or apartment for rent, which are significantly cheaper. There’s been a considerable number of condo units for rent at Wind Residences (SMDC) along Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway and Tagaytay Prime Residences near Rotonda. here are the top rated apartments/condo units on Agoda.
An Oasis in Tagaytay
An Oasis in Tagaytay. check rates & Availability!
Sky’s at Prime Residences -Tagaytay. check rates & Availability!
CatherinePlace Tagaytay – Wind Residences Tower 3. check rates & Availability!
Wind Residences by Missionarte. check rates & Availability!
Mary’s Crib Tagaytay. check rates & Availability!
Photos above were provided by the resorts via Agoda.
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HOW TO get TO TAGAYTAY
Manila to Tagaytay by Bus
You can catch a bus to Tagaytay at the following terminals.
Uniwide Coastal mall in Paranaque. Make your way to the Paranaque integrated terminal exchange (PITX), also called South West integrated Provincial Terminal. Board a bus bound for Tagaytay, Mendez (neighboring town), or Nasugbu. This bus will be taking Emilio Aguinaldo Highway.
DLTB terminal at LRT Buendia area (near LRT Gil Puyat Station), Pasay City. Board the bus bound for either Nasugbu or Calatagan. This will be taking South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Carmona exit and will pass through Tagaytay.
Fare: around P87. travel time is 2-3 hours, depending on traffic conditions. might be much longer during rush hour.
Some important reminders.
DO NOT TAKE THE BUS TO LEMERY. Lemery-bound buses take the SLEX + star Toll. It doesn’t pass through Tagaytay. Buses are not allowed to take Diokno Highway, which connects Tagaytay and Lemery. I know this because I’m from Lemery and our house is very close to Diokno Highway.
If your hotel is located along Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway and you’re on a Nasugbu or Calatagan bus, you don’t need to get off at Olivarez or Rotonda. You can stay in the bus and tell the conductor to drop you off at the hotel.
If you’re going to SkyRanch or Wind Residences, there’s a big chance the bus will not really pass by either even if the driver or conductor says so. most buses take Mahogany Avenue, which bypasses a section of Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway approaching Mendez. Instead, they will drop you off at the Petron Gas Station. That’s okay, though, because it’s within walking distance. (SkyRanch is a longer walk but very manageable.) SEE MAP BELOW.
Manila to Tagaytay by Van
You can also ride a shared van to Tagaytay. Vans bound for Nasugbu, Calatagan or Lemery pass through Tagaytay. You can find one at the following places.
Starmall EDSA-Shaw. You’ll find vans bound for Lemery at the terminal in front of the mall, along EDSA.
Alabang. There are vans bound for Tagaytay at festival mall Alabang, near the Goldilocks exit. (I haven’t tried it, though.) In addition, there used to be vans bound for Lemery dispatched from the vehicle parking area of Starmall Alabang. but they already moved to the area behind the mall, near the ukay-ukay area and PNR Train counter. The number of available vans and passengers has been dwindling so you might be in for quite the wait.
Metropoint Mall. I’m not sure if there are still vans here going to Calatagan. There used to be, but I haven’t checked in a long time. If there still is, you can take the van going to Calatagan. If vans no longer operate here, you can cross to the other side of EDSA and catch a bus to Calatagan instead.
Whatever you take, tell the driver to drop you off in Tagaytay.
Fare is P180-P200, depending på hvilken del af Manila du stammer fra. Det er dyrere, fordi varevogne opfører sig som punkt-til-punkt-pendulkørsler. Selvom du klarer dig i Tagaytay, betaler du stadig for den fulde rejse. En passager, der går af i Tagaytay, betaler det samme som en anden, der går af i Batangas.
Vigtige påmindelser:
Hvis du tager en varevogn til Lemery, skal du bede chaufføren om at droppe dig i Tagaytay. I modsætning til deres bus-kolleger passerer Lemery-bundne varevogne normalt gennem Tagaytay. Der er dog tilfælde, hvor chaufføren vælger at tage Slex-stjernet vejafgiftsrute. Det sker normalt, når der er tung trafik i Tagaytay/Santa Rosa -områder. Lad chaufføren vide, at din destination er Tagaytay, så han ikke tager nogen omvej.
Vans følger ikke nogen fast tidsplan. Køretøjet forlader ikke terminalen, medmindre det er fuldt. Hvis du har travlt, og der er kun et ledigt sæde, kan du betale for det, og chaufføren vil med glæde starte rejsen. Hvis tiden er af essensen, og der er mange tomme sæder, skal du tage bussen i stedet.
Sådan kommer du rundt i Tagaytay
Der er ingen taxaer i Tagaytay, og Grab har heller ikke nogen tilstedeværelse. Der er kun tre transportformer tilgængelige:
Jeepney. Når man rejser inden i byen, er den mest sædvanlige måde af Jeepney. Fra Olivarez/Rotonda kan du tage en jeepney til enhver retning. Du kan også ride en fra ethvert punkt langs motorvejen tilbage til byens centrum. Minimum billetpris er P9, hvilket øges, når du går far.
Bus. Du kan også tage bussen, hvis du kommer fra Rotonda-området og går til Mendez, Alfonso, Nasugbu eller en hvilken som helst destination langs Nasugbu-Tagaytay Highway.
Tricykel. Dette er det tætteste ved en taxa, du kan få. Du kan chartrere en trehjuling for at tage dig direkte til din destination. Da jeg spurgte, “Specielle ture” i byen kostede P100. Speciel, hvilket betyder, at du ikke deler trehjulet med nogen anden. Men hvis du skal til byens centrum, kan du betale gebyret per person, som skal være omkring P20. Måske højere eller lavere, afhængigt af afstand.
Ting at lave i Tagaytay & nærliggende byer
Taal vulkan
Opdatering! Taal Volcano brød for nylig ud og er lukket for offentligheden.
Taal Volcano Caldera
Tagaytay tilbyder den bedste udsigt over Taal Volcano. Men ved du, hvad der er bedre end at beundre det langvejs? At være på selve vulkanen. Fra Tagaytay kan du rejse til Batangan -byen Talisay, hvor du kan chartrere en båd, der kan føre dig til Volcano Island. Når du er der, starter du din vandring til den betagende caldera. Godt, hvis du er en gruppe, så du kan opdele udgifterne.
Sådan kommer du dertil: Fra Tagaytay kan du chartrere en trehjuling for at tage dig til Talisay til P150-200. Find derefter en båd, der koster P2000 (maksimalt 6 PAX). Det er også muligt at nå Talisay af Jeepney, men jeg har ikke detaljerne.
Jeg er ikke helt fortrolig med denne rute for at være ærlig. Jeg har været i Taal Volcano og vandret til dens vigtigste caldera før, men jeg kom ikke fra Tagaytay. Jeg gik direkte til Talisay via Tanauan.
Skyranch Tagaytay
Skyranch er en relativt ny attraktion i Tagaytay. Beliggende på en klippe med udsigt over søen, er dette en forlystelsespark bygget til glæde af hele familien. Der er forlystelser for børn og aktiviteter for børnene. Den mest arresterende struktur er Skyeye, et 63 meter parasolhjul med 32 gondoler. Det er også foret med restauranter og madkiosker!
Timer åben
Mandag-fredag, kl. 10-10
Lørdag-søndag, kl. 8-10
Entré
Weekdays: P80
Weekender: P100
Her er attraktionerne i Skyranch og de tilsvarende optagelsesgebyrer.
Skyeye: P150
Super Viking: P100
Flyvende bus: P100
Sky Cruiser: P100
Log coaster: P100
Safari Splash: P120
Bumper Boat: P100
Bumper Race: P100
Drop Tower: P100
Express Train: P80
City Rail: P80
Mini Viking: P50
Racing Car: P50
Nessie Coaster: P50
Wonder Flight: P50
Red Baron: P50
Boat Parade: P50
Toy Swing: P50
How to get there: From Olivarez, ride a jeepney bound for Mendez or Nasugbu. get off at sky Ranch.