Summer vacations spent in a hotel in Tagaytay City will not be complete without a tour around the locale. Seasoned travelers will definitely agree that usual destinations include the world-famous Taal Volcano and the family-favorite Picnic Grove. Now, this hideaway holds more claim to its nickname as City of Character as it presents more amusing attractions that cater to discerning holidaymakers. Among these are:
Puzzle Mansion
Opened in 2013, this rest house-turned-art gallery shelters over a thousand jigsaw puzzles of various sizes and designs. It is owned by Gina Gil-Lacuna, the Guinness record holder for having the world's largest puzzle collection. Highlights of the gallery include 3D and 4D puzzles and reproductions of famous paintings by Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Van Gogh. The museum charges a minimal entrance fee of PHP 100 for a guided tour.
Location: Zone 4 Cuadra St. Barangay Asisan | Contact Numbers: (02) 661-0019, 0905-225-0229
Sonya's Garden Panaderia
Have a taste of traditional Filipino pastries in this popular bakery. With a budget of PHP 80 to PHP 130, you can score 2 pieces of specialty bread. Panaderia's bestsellers include Cheese Hopia, Buddha d' Oro, Pinagong, Pan de Coco, and Pinwheel Cookies. There's also a restaurant in Sonya's that offers an all-you-can-eat buffet for only PHP 683/ person.
Location: Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso | Contact Numbers: 0917-533-5140, 0917-532-9097, 0917-523-1080
Bag of Beans
This place is frequented by tourists who want a tall cup of frappe or macchiato. Bag of Beans' excellent scenery and rustic ambience make it the perfect venue to sip a steaming cup of kapeng barako, a strong coffee variety produced in the province of Batangas. You can go here in the morning for a filling breakfast or at any time of the day to try their bestsellers, which include English pies, cheesecakes, and pasta dishes.
Location: 115 Aguinaldo Highway, Mendez Crossing West | Contact Number: 0922-881-8265
Cafe Veranda
Cafe Veranda, the on-site restaurant of Taal Vista HotelTagaytay, serves an array of Continental and Filipino cuisine. Here, you'll savor scrumptious meals while enjoying the gentle afternoon breeze and panoramic view of the Taal Volcano. The cafe is open from 6 am to 10 pm.
Location: Kilometer 60 Aguinaldo Highway | Contact Numbers: (02) 917-8225, (46) 413-1000
Sky Ranch
Sky Ranch is a leisure park perfect for vacationing families and groups of friends. Its most iconic feature is the Sky Eye. Standing 63 meters tall, it is considered as the tallest Ferris wheel in the country, which has 32 air-conditioned gondolas. Take a ride for PHP 150 per person to behold a magnificent view of the Taal Volcano. Sky Ranch is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm on weekdays and from 8 am to 10 pm on weekends and holidays.
Location: Kilometer 60, Aguinaldo Highway (beside Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay) | Contact Number: (02) 857-0100
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