Tagaytay: Simply Paradise

                                                  Taal lake and volcao view from Tagaytay

Tagaytay, officially the City of Tagaytay, is a 2nd class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. It has a population of 71,181 people (as of 2015) and it is one of the most visited cities in the Philippines because of its cold weather, panoramic view of Taal Lake and of course the world's famous Taal Volcano which erupted last January 2020, spewing ash and volcanic rocks high up into the air, affecting many cities including some cities in Cavite, Batangas and even Metro Manila. 

Taal Volcano's Phreatic Eruption of January 2020

                                                           Taal Volcano Island

Things to do in Tagaytay:

Most of tagaytay attractions are just walking distance from your chosen accommodation. I highly suggest choose an accommodation that is walking distance from your favorite attraction specially when you do not own a car. But you can take public transportation if needed. 

Here are some places that you might want to visit and experience.

                                                        The People's Park in the Sky

Some locals just calls it People's Park but it's original name is Palace in the Sky. It is a historical urban park in tagaytay. The park was converted from an incomplete mansion, known as the Palace in the Sky. It was built during the Marcos era to host the visit of US President Ronald Reagan. Construction stops when Reagan cancelled his visit. This park is famous for its panoramic view of taal lake. There is an entrance fee of 50 pesos. 

                                                          View from Tagaytay People's Park

                                 SkyRanch aerial view (Image courtesy of projectlupad.com)

                                                        

                                                           SkyRanch

SkyRanch is a cliff-side amusement park in tagaytay cty. First opened in 2013, SkyRanch is now part of tagaytay tour that you should never missed to visit. 

                                                    SkyRanch Facade/Entrance Gate

                       

                        Starbucks Tagaytay (Image courtesy of backyard-destinations.com)

                                                            Starbucks Tagaytay

Need some caffeine to start up your day in tagaytay? Head on to the famous tagaytay cliff-side starbucks. Aside from it's delicious, tasteful, and aromatic coffee, starbucks tagaytay also offers you a, of course, a magneficent view of taal lake and taal volcano.  

       Bulalo with vegetables and delicious bone marrow (Image courtesy of panlasangpinoy.com)

                            

                                                             Bulalo

Bulalo is the number 1 delicacy in tagaytay. Bulalo is a bone-marrow soup. Serving it hot, perfect in it's cold weather. If you are wandering where will you find the best tasting bulalo in tagaytay, you should head on to Mahogany Market.

                                        Buy some Pasalubong or Souvenirs

Need some pasalubong to your family? You may this vlog for the list of souvenirs and pasalubong shops around tagaytay.

LINK: http://tago.com.ph/7-most-popular-tagaytay-pasalubong-ideas/