Province of Cavite Things to Do Tips by nimato

Tagaytay High

Undeniably the most popular attraction of Cavite province, Tagaytay City is at the other end of the Aguinaldo Highway. Tagaytay is famous for its cool and windy atmosphere, fantastic views of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano and fresh fruits and vegetables and beefmeat.

Address: Tagaytay City, Cavite

Aguinaldo Shrine

The opulent Aguinaldo mansion (built 1845) in Kawit played an important role in Philippine history. It was here when Cavite's revolutionary general Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines from Spanish rule, creating Asia's first republic on June 12, 1898. Technically, Aguinaldo was the first president.

The compound was declared a national shrine after the death of the general in 1964, whose tomb was placed in the garden behind the mansion. There's a newly built park in front of the mansion.

Address: Kawit, Cavite

Directions: Very easy to get to the shrine. All Cavite City - bound buses from Manila pass by the shrine.

Imus Neighborhood

Once claimed as the Christmas Town of the Philippines, Imus is a clean and lovely town made popular by its Christmas street preparations started as early as 3rd week of November where every barrio start to decorate their streets with beautiful Christmas lanterns and other holidays stuffs. When visiting Imus during this season, you will notice that you're about to pass by another barrio when the design/ color/ theme of the street changes.

Corregidor

Address: Corregidor, Cavite

Directions: Though politically under the jurisdiction of the province of Cavite, Corregidor is more conveniently reached through Manila's CCP Cruise Terminal.