City of Tagaytay, coolest spot in Cavite

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Just an hour or so drive from the bustling capital city of Manila is one of the country’s well-liked and frequently visited tourist destinations, the city of Tagaytay. Aside from being a component city in the province of Cavite, Tagaytay affords an uncomplicated get away break for the locals from the heat of the nearby metropolis.

The high altitude of Tagaytay makes it the coolest spot in Cavite province because the city lies along Tagaytay Ridge and said to be stretching about more than 30 kilometers. With the ridge overlooking Taal Lake, a part of Batangas province, Tagaytay offers an exceptional picturesque view from several vantage points of the illustrious Taal Volcano Island, the focal point of the lake and said to be the smallest volcano in the country and possibly in the world.

Aside from marveling at the beauty of Taal Volcano, Picnic Grove is a famous place in Tagaytay that offers amenities for a choice of recreational outdoor activities as well like zipline, cable ride, horseback riding, eco trail and some open-air cottages perfect for that picnic getaway. Souvenir shops are thriving in the area that offers some of Tagaytay's famous food treats and souvenir items.

Other place of interest in Tagaytay is the People’s Park in the Sky, said to be the highest point of the city and a historical place transformed from curtailed mansion built during the time of President Marcos.

Tagaytay also have pilgrimage site to pause for prayer, a nice place to reflect for those seeking some quiet time and for spiritual journey. One of the many churches, chapel and seminary houses in the area is the Our Lady of Manaoag at Tierra de Maria, a place for encounter, meditation and enrichment and a home to a 50-foot image of the blessed Mother Mary.

The growing number of visitors in this coolest spot in Cavite denotes the place is reachable. Tourists can take the public transportation (buses with route going to Cavite) or have a rent-a-car service or private vehicles going to Tagaytay if convenience is non-negotiable and top priority.