Serene Tagaytay

There are many places in the Philippines that have picturesque views, breath-taking sights and relaxing atmospheres. Although nothing can compare to the famous Tagaytay, one of the best places to visit. Tagaytay is located in the south of Metro Manila about a 1.5-2 hour drive from the city.

Tagaytay is considered as one of the most popular tourist destinations for domestic and sometimes international travelers because of its main attraction the Taal Volcano. The Taal Volcano is considered to be a dormant volcano and has been dormant for more than a decade now and has not shown any signs of activity. The volcano is surrounded by a big body of water and is outlined by other hills and mountains.


Along the mountains surrounding the Taal Volcano you may find hotels, restaurants and even spa's. Some hotels surrounding the area so not have a view of the Taal but most of the hotels located on the right side of the road has a magnificent view of the Volcano. I, stayed in the Royal Taal Inn where they had a wonderful view wherein you can take beautiful photos of the surrounding mountains and catch a beautiful sunset.


If you're feeling adventurous, you may also take a hike up the Taal Volcano. But first, you would have to treck down the hillside (in a car) then take the "roro" or small boat to the volcano. Once you get to the volcano, you can either walk up to the crater or rent a horse to take you up there.

Some of the activities you can do when you visit Tagaytay are horseback riding, getting a massage, playing golf, eating (Mushroom Burger and Jamie's Grill is a must try), and sight seeing. So if ever you feel stressed and you need a short yet nearby vacation, Tagaytay would do the trick. You would need to bring at least 4000 PHP (83.47 USD) for an over night stay or at least 2500 PHP (52.16 USD) for a day-trip.

Tagaytay is trully a must-go place to visit and is in one of my top 10 destinations to visit and a place i can consider to be one of the best vacation destinations.