Tagaytay City: a Haven from the Busy City Life

Invigorating cool climes and enchanting scenic beauty make Tagaytay City a magnetic travel destination. Located 2500 feet above sea level this "second summer capital" of the Philippines is more than an average tourist resort. Its fame as a spiritual retreat bears witness to its salubrious and serene atmosphere which makes it an excellent getaway from the rush of the city.

Tagaytay city is situated 56 km South of Manila on Luzon Island. Its strategic position on the Tagaytay Ridge affords the city a panoramic view of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake on the south, Manila Bay on the North while Laguna Bay is viewed on the East and made the spot an important landing place for troops during the Second World War. The natural beauty of Taal volcano is undoubtedly a principal attraction of the city. Although it is recorded to be the smallest volcano in the world, the Taal also has the reputation of being the most active. The Taal Lake which adds to the innate splendor of the place is home to two rare varieties of appetizing fish, maliputo and tawilis.

The city has been well designed for the enjoyment of its pastoral pleasures. "Picnic Grove" is one such popular public park providing a spectacular sight of the volcano, available to all at a minor fee. Tagaytay is kept abloom throughout the year by a flower farm spanning five hectares where a great variety of bright flowers including roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and gerberas can be seen dancing in the breeze. "People's Park in the Sky" situated on the highest point of Tagaytay is an attractive fusion of nature and art with a breathtaking view of Manila Bay, Balayan Bay, Laguna Bay and Taal Lake. The city also sports an excellent golf course making it an ideal place of recreation.

A chief attraction of Tagaytay city is its easy access to a visitor staying at a Manila hotel, providing a convenient retreat from the busy metropolis. A traveler searching for Manila accommodation can enjoy a luxurious stay at the Traders Hotel, Manila, favorably located within 20 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.