Be forewarned that Tagaytay gets the most number of visitors during the Holy Week as travelers take the opportunity to de-stress and relax during their weeklong vacation. Along Aguinaldo Highway you can see group reenactments of the Passion of Christ, with colorful warriors wearing finely-carved masks to represent Roman soldiers during Christ’s time. On a regular day, you can sit back on your porch and enjoy the view and cool winds, go horseback riding, hike to Taal Volcano, or take a boat ride in Taal Lake.

Local Government

The city is governed by Mayor Agnes Tolentino, DMD, whose leadership aims to make Tagaytay a resort, retirement haven, and a character city.

Getting Around

If you are not bringing your car, you can easily find your way around Tagaytay through public transport. You can access most points of interest by a single main road, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, riding a jeepney. We recommend knowing which jeepney to take when getting to your target destination. Those with signs ‘People’s Park in the Sky’ at the Olivarez Plaza near the Tagaytay Rotunda will take you to People’s Park in the Sky, Picnic Grove, Tagaytay Public Market, Good Shepherd Convent, Japanese Garden, Tagaytay Gymnasium, and Development Academy of the Philippines. Jeeps with ‘Nasugbu’ or ‘Mendez’ signboard will take you to the Mendez Junction, Mahogany Market, Casino Filipino, Antonio’s Restaurant, Sonya’s Garden, Bag of Beans, Josephine’s Restaurant, Mushroom Burger, Caleruega Church, Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City Hall, and Splendido Taal Golf and Country Club. If you want to catch a boat ride to get to the Taal Volcano Island, ride on a jeep bound for Talisay. Know that tricycles can take you into the side streets of the sloping Tagaytay hills, which cannot be reached by jeepneys.