Tagaytay is situated 56 kilometers South of Manila. The city lies in the Cavite province and bears a rich historical background. It is frequented by tourists from all over the world for its picturesque beauty. Tours from Manila are conducted by various travel agents to Tagaytay.
Short History
The word ‘Tagaytay’ is a coinage of two words. TAGA means to cut while ITAY means Father. It is said that a father and son went to hunt for a wild boar. The furious animal attacked the father and the son cried TAGA-ITAY out of fear. The repeated cries of the boy reverberated in the valley and it became a subject of conversation among the residents of the valley. From then on the place came to be known as the Tagaytay. During the Philippine Revolution, various revolutionaries took shelter in Tagaytay. The city also played a crucial
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role during the Second World War. Tagaytay came to be known as the Chartered City in 1938 on June 21.
What to See
There are regular Manila tours to Tagaytay. Lake Taal is one of the prime attractions in Tagaytay. The lake is drained by Pansipit River. The Volcano Island in the lake also has a crater lake. Scuba diving is one such activity, which can be done in the Crater Lake.
Transport
It takes 90 minutes to reach the Tagaytay countryside. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is proximate to the place. It can also be reached by bus, train, boat and car. Tourists can avail of the bus services from the Pasay City in order to reach Tagaytay.
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