Tagaytay + Taal Heritage Town
08:00 am Depart for a 1.5 to 2 hours drive to Tagaytay City. Your first stop is at the highest part of the City “Palace in the Sky “, Experience a ride with the local jeepney going up to the palace. Enjoy the view of the biggest lake in the country Laguna Lake, Taal Lake, Balayan Bay and the active Taal Volcano.
After the sightseeing tour proceed to the lakeshore town of Talisay heading to Taal town. Have your lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, meet your local guide for the heritage Tour Taal. Visit the biggest Catholic church, the bell & the church tower for a scenic view of the whole town.
Then to Marcela Agoncillo Museum, Don Leon Apacible Mansion, Villa Tortuga, Casa Villavicencio and Camera Museum at Galleria Taal.
Before driving back to Manila, have a short stop at Brgy. Balisong. This village is known for its Balisong making which was originally designed as deadly weapon. You have a chance to see how this is made and the art of creativity of the locals but with additional charges.
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Accommodations:
1 person – 9,000 pesos
2 people – 5,000 pesos per person
3 people – 4,500 pesos per person
4 people – 4,000 pesos per person
Taal Heritage Town is a small town located in Batangas province, Philippines, and is known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture. The town was founded in the 16th century by Augustinian friars and was once a prominent center of the sugar industry in the country.
The town’s architecture is a mixture of Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino styles, and many of the buildings date back to the 19th century. The most prominent structure is the Basilica of St. Martin de Tours, which was built in the 1850s and is one of the largest churches in Asia.
Other notable structures include the Escuela Pia, which was a school for poor children founded by Don Felipe Agoncillo, the Philippine’s first diplomat; the Casa Villavicencio, which was the ancestral home of a wealthy family in the town; and the Galleria Taal, which houses a collection of vintage cameras and photographs.
Taal Heritage Town has been recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Heritage Village by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site tentative list, meaning it is being considered for inclusion in the prestigious list of cultural and natural sites that are of outstanding universal value to humanity.
The town has become a popular tourist destination for those interested in history, culture, and architecture. Visitors can take guided tours of the town, visit the museums and galleries, and sample local cuisine in restaurants and cafes.
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