Awesome things to do in Cavite

A year has passed since I started to explore Cavite. I was amazed and contented with the landmarks, many mountains, beautiful beaches, and the hospitable people I acquainted.

It all began with the hope of one person to join him in his hike to one of the popular mountains in Cavite – Mt. Palay - Palay. Out of curiosity, I spontaneously agreed to participate in his climb. I held no expectation and didn’t even wonder what it would be like to travel to Cavite since it will be my first time to visit the province. I just simply hope that the province would not be so a typical one. When I was able to set foot in the province of Cavite, I was in awe and completely bewildered by its beauty. Can’t help myself doing crazy stuff while glimpsing a 360 view at the highest peak of Mt. Palay - Palay. To sum up my first hike in Cavite – It was a memorable hike, and I was able to hike again within this year. It feels great to be back and be able to see things progressing for a better.

Whenever people ask me why I always go back to Cavite, I give them vague answers just like an appetizer to a main meal or a teaser for a good movie. I always end up convincing them to come with me so I will be able to show them more than I can tell. Stories are not enough for them to feel the happiness I felt when I reached the destination and personally witness the majestic scenery. Personal experience is indeed the best way for them to appreciate the splendor of mother Nature. The definition of beauty always depend on the eye of the beholder. As for me who travels a lot in some part of Cavite - hiking mountains and visiting beaches, I can easily say that it is one of the best provinces I went to. 

Cavite is known to be a picturesque province and a popular tourist destination. There’s no such thing as regrets, you’ll sum up to this thing called enjoyment after visiting the province of Cavite. Among the popular spots are Tagaytay City, the Mt. Palay – Palay, and Cavite de Boracay. 

To give some enlightenment and suggestions about what are the awesome things to do in Cavite.  Here are my lists:

Visiting Tagaytay City

A city that certainly has it all; a city that has an outstanding scenery and cooler climate provided by its high altitude. It is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. With its many tourist spot, you may commence at Skyranch which is a leisure park in the renowned Leisure City of Tagaytay, ride Sky Eye and Viking including the Ferris Wheel, and try zip line.

Viking ride At Skyranch

Zip  line at Skyranch

Try to visit at the People’s Park in the Sky to see the whole city of Tagaytay. The aforementioned park is formerly one of the properties of the Marcos family. 

The People's Park in the Sky

Also, you can have a glimpse of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. 

A glimpse of Taal Lake

Hiking Mountains

Since hiking is a popular activity during weekends in Cavite, one of the most visited mountain in the province of Cavite is Mt. Palay – Palay. The mountain offered a 360 view of the different landmarks and provinces near Cavite including the overlooking of many beach es in Batangas. The mountain has a monolith which is a signature landmark. 

The Monolith and summit of Mt. Palay - Palay

A view of Batangas beaches and landmarks from the summit of Mt. Palay - Palay

Among the mountains that have a historical background are: Mt. Marami, Mt. Buntis, and Mt. Nagpatong

Sojourning the beaches 

One of the popular beach resorts in Cavite is the like of Boracay, the Katungkulan Beach which is popularly known as Cavite de Boracay – a white sand beach located inside Gregorio Lim Base. 

Cavite de Boracay

Here are some list of other beaches within the vicinity of Cavite – Ternate Beach resort, Puerto Azul Beach, Paniman Beach, and Naic Beach.

Go for a food trip

One thing to never miss out is trying Cavitenean food. There are a lot of food available such as Bulalo which is one of the trademark dishes of Cavite that is mandatory to try. 

Cavitenean Foods

Stop at Kaybiang Tunnel

Try to stop at the tunnel which is the country's longest subterranean road tunnel. The tunnel links Ternate, Cavite and Nasugbu, Batangas. Most of the tourist stops at the tunnel to take picture as a remembrance once they visit Cavite or Batangas area. 

The entrance of Kaybiang Tunnel

Visiting Andres Bonifacio Shrine

The Bonifacio Shrine was opened just in 2010, located in Maragondon, Cavite at Mt. Nagpatong. The mountain is known as the execution site of Katipunan’s Supremo, Andres Bonifacio. 

Bonifacio's Shrine

In additions, you may venture the waterfalls such as Palsajingin Falls, Balite Falls, Malibiclibic Falls, Talon-Butas Falls, Saluysoy Falls, and Tala river

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How to get to Cavite

The historical province of Cavite is very accessible from Manila. Public transport is available from about 4 a.m. to around 10 p.m. daily.

DLTB Buses, Saulog and St. Anthony buses (many of them with AC) going to Cavite load and unload passengers at Gil Puyat and at Vito Cruz corner Harrison Street across the Central Bank of the Philippines (near the Harrizon Plaza). Tamaraw-FX taxis are parked a short distance away in front of McDonald's (beside Harrizon Plaza). These buses and taxis usually take Roxas Blvd. Coastal Road route going to Cavite (passing Bacoor, Imus, Kawit and Noveleta). Others are bound for Rosario, Naic or Tanza (passing the same towns.)

There are also mini-buses going to Tagaytay or Trece Martines (by passing Bacoor, Imus, Silang, Indang and other towns). These are found in Baclaran. These mini-buses usually take the route via Parañaque/Las Piñas. If you are in Metro Manila, it is best to take a taxi and ask to be taken to either Harrison Plaza or Baclaran, depending on the intended destination in Cavite.

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Special thanks goes to Daniel Hamoy and Maan Villamor