Cavite Attractions

Historical Sites

Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine
The town of Kawit played an important role in Philippine political history. The proclamation of the Republic of the Philippines was made in this town on the balcony of the home of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Now a national shrine, it was in this house where the Philippine flag was first unfurled. Emilio Aguinaldo became the first president of the Philippine Republic.

wikipedia.org

Gen. Baldomero Aguinaldo Shrine
Gen. Baldomero Aguinaldo was the first cousin of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and became his right hand. He was the president of the Magdalo Council, or Government, which was established in Imus, Cavite. He was the First President of the Association de los Veteranos dela Revolucion Filipina.

Battle of Binakayan Monument
The encounter in Binakayan is one in a two-pronged branch of offensive against Spaniards on November 9-11, 1896. The second encounter was in Kalero, Noveleta wherein hundreds of Spanish soldiers were killed by Filipinos. During the uprising, Gen. Gregoria Montoya was with the revolutionary forces. She is the Joan of Arc of the Philippines and hailed from Tabon, Kawit, Cavite. Two hundred fifty Spanish soldiers surrendered in "Polvorin," after a brief encounter with Filipino soldiers. It was the second victory of the Filipino Revolutionaries under the leadership of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.

Gen. Candido Tirona Monument
Gen. Candido Tria Tirona, compadre of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, was the first revolutionary Capitan Municipal in the Philippines. He was the "Hero of Binakayan".

Saint Francis of Assissi Church
An 18th century church whose structure and altar have never been changed or remodeled. There were repairs but the old figure remained.

Sanduguang Siklab ng Digmaan Marker
The marker is about the blood compact executed by the local Katipuneros in Barangay Pinagtipunan, Gen. Trias, Cavite on the eve of August 31, 1896. The blood compact preceded the attack against the Spanish Headquarters in the town by the natives in the morning of August 31. The local Katipuneros battered the Spanish forces into submission and it was known in the Philippine history as the first ever successful battle of the Katipuneros from the Magdiwang Faction.

Tejeros Convention
It was in Tejeros, a former sitio and now one of the 33 barangays of Gen. Trias, where the National Convention was held on March 22, 1897. Known as the Tejeros Convention, it was here that the Revolutionary Government was established. It was the forerunner that shaped the First Philippine Republic.

Gen. Trias Monument and Park
A monument and park in memory of General Mariano Trias y Closas, famous son of the town, who was a general of the Revolution and Vice-President of the First Philippine Republic.

41st Division USAFFE Marker
Tagaytay played a significant role in the Philippine history. During WW II, Filipino soldiers found refuge in its vast forests and ridges. It was used as landing site and sanctuary for paratroopers on their way to liberate Manila. The 41st USAFFE marker is one place where you will know more about Tagaytay's rich political history. It is located beside Metro Tagaytay College of Business & Arts, Kaybagal South, Tagaytay City.

11th Airborne Division Marker
On February 3, 1945, the 11th Airborne Division of Lt. Gen. William Krueger's 8th Army airdropped military supplies and personnel on the Tagaytay Ridge amidst enemy groundfire. Their mission was to secure Tagaytay City and guarantee the easy flow of troops and supplies to Manila. The action later proved significant to the Manila liberation. A marker was made at the Silang Crossing to honor the event.

Imus Historical Marker
At the town plaza, this marker can be found near two vintage artillery pieces, situated just across the Imus Catholic Church and the Imus Municipal Hall.

Battle of Alapan Marker and Flag
The site of this marker is highlighted by a 90-foot tall flagpole where the Philippine flag waves proudly. The marker is set atop three large rocks each encrusted with painted cement. On the center rock is a statue of a woman boldly holding the Philippine flag.

Battle of Julian Bridge Marker
An old 1859 cannon stands as the lone reminder of a battle that took place long ago between the Spanish and the Filipino forces. The marker is placed on a cannon while old ammunitions are laid on its concrete base. The cannon and the marker are found near the north side of the bridge where steps briefly descend to this.

Corregidor
It is the largest of the five islands guarding the entrance to Manila Bay. Tadpole-shaped, it lies off the southwestern tip of the Bataan Peninsula, 26 miles off Manila. During the last Pacific war, Corregidor became a theater of war between the Japanese Imperial Forces and the combined defenders of Filipino and American troops. Thus, its valiant last stand against the superior invasive forces came to be written history. The occupying forces, however, were to be vanquished upon the return of the Americans in 1944.

House of Tirona
The house belonging to an illustrious Caviteño family is well maintained and was restored to its original grandeur except for its galvanized roofing. The place has a garden and a market set within the lot attesting to notable personalities who once dwelled in this house.

Fort San Felipe
It is an old structure dating back to 1609, when the Spaniards built it to protect part of the then growing city. The structure is made of granite blocks, with walls approximately 30 feet high. A wide stairway leads to the top of the fort where a concrete house could be found. Naval memorabilia including antique cannons and cannon balls decorate the lawns.

Andres Bonifacio House
This is the place where the country's revolutionary leader, Andres Bonifacio, lived. The façade of the house is of red bricks and adobe. Although renovated several times over, its original Spanish style has not changed.

House Where Andres Bonifacio was Court Martialed
The place is of old wooden and concrete design and a marker is set at the middle of the structure.

House of Gen. Reigo de Dios
The old house is made of wood with architecture dating back to a bygone era. It is considered one of the country's oldest houses in the area.

Cultural Heritage

Sanghiyang Dance
A fire dance used to be performed at Taal Vista Hotel to entertain guests and local and foreign tourist. This dance is said to be performed to drive away evil spirits - but only if you have enough faith will the evil spirits go away. The performers belong to the families from which the dance originated through their forefathers and passed on through generations.

President Museum
House pictures and memorabilia of all the presidents of the Republic of the Philippines, beginning from General Emilio Aguinaldo. It is located on the 2nd flr. of People's Park in the Sky.


Museo ng Tagaytay
It aims to collect and preserve all significant artifacts, photos, and memorabilia of the city of Tagaytay. It is located on the ground floor of the new Tagaytay City Hall building.

Natural Formations

Cabag Cave
The place is found at the bottom of a slope, which runs down a steep angle to t brook. Lush greenery surrounds this little valley where Cabag Cave is found. Inside the cave, an underground river runs for about 50 meters inward. A pool of water if formed immediately off the mouth of the cave, which leads to the brook.

Malibiclibic Falls
A valley borders the Malibiclibic Falls, where boulders cut across the middle of the gushing river waters cascading from the falls. At the far end of the river is a NIA irrigation project. The other rivers flow nearer the falls large pond, which could be viewed from atop one of the border hills of the valley. A large pool of water forms at the base of the falls while coconut trees, shrubs, and other greenery flank both sides.

Balite Falls
Two falls could actually be seen in the area, one of which flows naturally gushing strong clear water while the other one is outfitted with pipes and bamboo tubes to aid the flow of water. The falls converge into a pool of water with a deep part for adults and a shallow part for children.

Tagaytay City
It is the Philippines' second summer capital, next to Baguio. The accessing highway offers a breathtaking sight of the world famous Taal formation, a crater within a island within a lake. Coconut groves dot the ridges of Tagaytay and classy accommodations give the visiting tourists the pleasures of relaxation and the same time, wide opportunities to enjoy the magnificent view of Taal.

Religious Structures

St. Mary Magdalene Parish
This was built in 1624 and is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. St. Mary Magdelene is the patroness saint of Kawit. The religiosity of the Kawiteños is deeply manifested through their fiestas, caracol, processions, and most especially, the Maytinis Festival, a Christmas Eve event that has become a tourist attraction.

St. Anne's Shrine
Enshrined is a statue of the Virgin Mary, and her mother, St. Anne. It is located west, in front of Tagaytay Science National High School.

Our Lady of La Salette Shrine
This church was built by the American Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, known to Filipinos as Our Lady of Hope. The shrine is famous for its antique theme park and giant woodcarvings of the Last Supper and the Station of the Cross. Serenity is provided by well-tended pine trees, shrubbery, and expansive lawns. An imposing shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands at the middle of a well-trimmed garden surrounded by flags of different countries where Catholicism thrives. Retreat houses, chapels, souvenir shops, and other interesting attractions make the place interesting not only for cursory visitation but for spiritual contemplation as well.


Nuestra Señora dela Soledad de Porta Vaga
Reputed to be a relic from Spain, it is a painting of the Virgin Mary framed in carved wood. The relic is said to have been discovered, beached on the shores between the old Puerto Vaga in Cavite City and Barrio San Roque, during the 18th century. The painting, presently set in precious gems, is also known as the "Virgin of a Thousand Miracles" because of many miracles granted to the faithful devotees from the day of its discovery to the present.

Man-Made Attractions

Liwasang Aguinaldo
This park is situated in front of Aguinaldo Shrine. This was built to commemorate the Centennial of our Philippine Independence.

Japanese Garden
This 1,200 sq. meter garden was constructed to inculcate in the people the value of freedom, peace, and international unity. It is located in front of the Development Academy of the Philippines Conference Center, Sungay East, Tagaytay City.

Tagaytay Highlands
A masterplan blending of natural and man-made wonders dedicated to leisure at its best. It is located at Cababuso, approximately 8 to 9 km. away from Silang Crossing.

People's Park in the Sky
An artful blending of natural and man-made attractions poised on the highest point of Tagaytay City. It stands on 4,516 sq. meters of solid ground and overlooks four bodies of water - Taal Lake, Balayan Bay, Laguna de Bay, and Manila Bay. It is located at Dapdap West and Dapdap East, approximately 6 to 7 km. away from Silang Crossing.

Picnic Grove and Livelihood Complex
Located at Sungay East, 3 km. away from Silang Crossing, it is run by the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA). It is suitable for picnics, horseback riding, and sightseeing. It also offers services for seminar accommodations, overnight stay, and others.

The Flower Farm
On the windy slope of a hill in Tagaytay City sprawls a flower farm that keeps Manila abloom the whole year round. The five-hectare flower farm has many varieties of flowers, such as chrysanthemums with assorted colors, gerberas, carnations, roses, and anthuriums.

Ulong Tubig
It is a pool formed by natural spring water emanating from the adjacent hill. The pool leads to the irrigation pump, which supplies a vast number of rice fields in Carmona. The area is shaded by coconut trees and other greenery. In the morning, the water appears to be very clear. However, in the afternoon, it changes to a green hue due to algae disturbed by the swimmers.

Tagaytay City
It is the Philippines' second summer capital, next to Baguio. The accessing highway offers a breathtaking sight of the world famous Taal formation, a creater within an island within a lake. Coconut groves dot the ridges of Tagaytay and classy accommodations give the visiting tourists the pleasures of relaxation, and at the same time, wide opportunities to enjoy the magnificent view of Taal.

Special Interest

Sightseeing
Cavite is the perfect destination of travelers wishing to have a glimpse of the island's historical, natural, and man made attractions nearest to the mega city of Manila. Tours can be completed within a day's time without missing any of the places' innate allure. Drive around the Tagaytay-Taal Ridge to view the spellbinding concert of volcano, lake, and sky through an oftentimes foggy mist. For the religiously inclined, take a round of old monasteries and churches. Take a hop around historical sites, monuments, and culminate in the island of Corregidor.

Food Tripping
Relish local fruits in season at the picnic grove of Sungay and the mushroom restaurants of Tagaytay, or partake of native cuisine at the Taal Vista Hotel and other resorts around the province.

Outdoor Sports
Engage in outdoor sports like golf and horseback riding in Tagaytay City and pony rides for the kids. For quieter afternoons and evenings, watch cultural shows at the Taal Vista Hotel and other local folk theaters during town fiestas and other holidays.

Volcano Trekking
It can be adventure-filled for first-time visitors to Cavite. Take a boat ride around volcano island, or visit the small farming communities within the destination. Or dare a mountain climb to the rim of the active volcano during its sleeping lull.

Souvenir Shopping
Shop for souvenirs, in particular, shell craft, all over the seaside municipalities, or for fine bridal wear at the town of Taal which specializes in the weaving of handcrafted barong (native organza). Try basket wares as extra shopping items.