Other than volcano-watching

Here are things you can do in Tagaytay other than the usual volcano observance that you do.

Family picnic. There are so many cheap huts you can rent to have a good view of the Taal Volcano. Bring a mattress, a simple tent, and lots of food like--- adobo, inihaw na tilapia, pancit canton (don’t bring bihon it gets spoiled easily) and the bottles of coke. Don’t forget the banana and the watermelon for dessert.

During this occasion, bring a frisbee, a chess board and/or a volleyball for the kids.

Kite flying. This is the place where you can do a lot of kite flying even for the inexperienced and the 3-year olds.

Trek. Go down to Talisay. Ride a boat and cross the lake. Afterwards, trek to the volcano. Don’t hire the donkey to bring you there. It’s too expensive to hire a donkey and you will still sweat. Walking is good for your heart.

Star gazing. The best time to do this is during December, February to April. You can bring some binoculars or telescope or a star map if you have them. But these are optional. As long as you’re in Tagaytay, you can do the stargazing anywhere.

Church pilgrim. For the religious and the architecture enthusiasts, discover the beauty of the churches of Cavite as you navigate to reach Tagaytay. Most of the churches have a separate or outside prayer garden for holding the Way of the Cross.

Our Lady of Fatima – has an open roof altar. Either you see the altar with starry sky or cloudy sky. The church has a beautiful garden and prayer area.
**St. Mary Magdalene Church, Kawit –old, made of limestone and has a beautiful altar. It has a secret passage going to Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo’s residential house.
**Imus Cathedral—classic, big, within the town plaza.
**Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, Dasmariñas-- classic, big, within the town plaza.
**Silang Church—classic, beautiful altar, life-size statues, within the town plaza.
Angel Hills Chapel—small, contemporary, solemn, beautiful.
Pink Sisters Convent Chapel—small, simple.
Our Lady of Lourdes—newly built replacing the old, small, church. This is a product of the hardships of the people in the nearby communities.
Calaruega—a Spanish-style retreat house with a small chapel on top of a hill with a giant crucifix. The place is very solemn. One of the best assets of Calaruega is its variety of flowers surrounding the area.

** National shrine/historical site