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1 hr 30 min

Tagaytay

About 1 hr 30 min by car from Manila

A cool ridge town overlooking Taal Volcano and its lake, famous for bulalo and views.

Why locals go

The cool-air weekend just south of the city.

Visiting Manila?

At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Manila for your flight home.

What to book

  • Taal Volcano viewpoints
  • Sky Ranch rides
  • Bulalo beef soup lunch with a view

Where to stay

One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:

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Date ideas

For two

  • Ridge-top B&B overlooking Taal Lake
  • Farm-to-table dinner

With friends

  • Sky Ranch Ferris wheel
  • CafĂ©-hopping along the ridge

When to go

Year-round, coolest December to February.