Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned amusement park? Visit Sky Ranch and feel like a kid again! They have plenty of (well-maintained) rides for you to get your adrenaline pumping. The Sky Eye Ferris Wheel takes you on a sightseeing tour 63 meters above the ground; the Sky Cruiser is a pedal bike high off the ground where riders pedal on an aerial track to get views of Ta’al Lake and Volcano; the zipline catapults you down a 300-meter long line high above the ground; and that’s just the beginning. There are tons of rides for kids like little pedal boats in pools and a grand carousel that will make their eyes light up with excitement.
Taal Volcano and Lake are the pride and joy of Tagaytay City. With 33 eruptions, it’s the second most active volcano in the Philippines. It’s signature is a huge cratered mouth and hilly sides that spill out into the Lake. But look a little bit closer and you’ll see that within the cratered mouth is a whole other Lake. And within that Lake, is another island. Did you follow that? There is a volcano on a Lake, which has a Lake inside the volcano that has an island inside that Lake. If you’re still confused, that’s understandable. You’ll have to visit to see for yourself.
Go for the food, stay for the views. Breakfast at Antonio’s is a two-in-one must-visit destination in Tagaytay City. While they do offer incredible breakfast options such as homemade pork sausage and honey-infused Golden Waffles, we can’t recommend the sandwiches enough. Using quality deli meat and gourmet cheeses, you can order creations such as the Grilled Smoked Ham with Gruyere and Cheddar Cheese that will make you think you’ve died and gone to heaven. All the while, you’re seated next to a large window overlooking the Ta’al Volcano and Lake which ties the entire experience together.
The grove is a picturesque and idyllic space for families and couples to come for a picnic (duh), to fly a kite, or get some exercise. From the top of the sprawling grassy hill, it looks like if you were to roll down you’d fly off into the water and land amongst the islands in the distance. The views are incomprehensibly beautiful. There are tons of activities here such as horseback riding, ziplining, swimming, shopping, and cable car riding. You could easily spend the entire day here. There are also restaurants and resto-shops to keep you sustained.
This music center, amphitheater, art gallery, and art exhibition center is worth a visit when you’re in Tagaytay City. Throughout the year, Museo Orlina hosts a multitude of festivals with different themes. Sometimes you’ll find a music festival with a packed lineup of popular local artists and other times you’ll find stalls full of street art for sale. Check out their website to discover which exhibitions are on display for your visit.
Puzzle Mansion Bed and Breakfast is a great place to stay and/or visit. In 2012, Puzzle Mansion won an award for the largest collection of jigsaw puzzles in the world. It goes without saying that the extensive collection of configured puzzles is impressive. You’ll see familiar characters such as Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, next to 3D puzzles of scary dinosaurs, puzzles that are true pieces of art. There is also a big blue pool in the back for guests to use.
Spend a day on a hill in the sky at this beautiful Tagaytay City park overlooking the whole city. This highest point in the city, People’s Park in the Sky gives you beautiful views of Ta’al Volcano and the Lake Ta’al. This quaint hilltop space is adorned with wooden footbridges, gazeboes with a view, bench after bench in a roman-style amphitheater, and a strange life-size pineapple. The best part, perhaps, is that the high altitude makes for some chilly weather to give you a break from the standard Filipino heat wave.
Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast, Spa, Wedding venue…. Sonya’s Secret Garden does it all and does it well. The setting is magical. Tucked in a tropical garden with flowers all around and teak wood furniture that seamlessly ties it all together, this is the best place in Tagaytay City to come for lunch. You’ve got to try the ‘Bread & Dips’, which features homemade sesame seed bread from Sonya’s oven with a collection of tapenades such as bruschetta, basil pesto, and fresh green peppercorn in olive oil. In addition, there are fresh pastas, salads, and tenderly cooked proteins. With your meal, you can order bottomless freshly squeezed Dalandan juice and tarragon tea. It’s heaven.
Keeping up with the scenic theme of Tagaytay, Twin Lakes Shopping Village isn’t what you’d expect in a shopping destination. This little marketplace sits on a ridge overlooking one of the most stunning valleys that you have ever seen. Famous for having the most beautifully situated Starbucks in the Philippines, there is more to be discovered here than just coffee. There are multiple restaurants, and cozy shops, which will keep you entertained for a couple hours, at least. As the sun sets and day fades into night, this is an ultra-peaceful place to sit under the moon with very little light pollution and watch for shooting stars.
Keeping up with the scenic theme of Tagaytay, Twin Lakes Shopping Village isn’t what you’d expect in a shopping destination. This little marketplace sits on a ridge overlooking one of the most stunning valleys that you have ever seen. Famous for having the most beautifully situated Starbucks in the Philippines, there is more to be discovered here than just coffee. There are multiple restaurants, and cozy shops, which will keep you entertained for a couple hours, at least. As the sun sets and day fades into night, this is an ultra-peaceful place to sit under the moon with very little light pollution and watch for shooting stars.