Cavite, One Of The Closest Escapes From Manila
Okay, so Cavite sits right on Manila’s southern doorstep, which makes it one of the easiest escapes in Calabarzon. You can be out of the city and on a beach the same morning, no flights, no ferries.
The province runs along the southern side of Manila Bay and out to the West Philippine Sea coast, and up on the southern edge the Tagaytay ridge looks across to Taal Lake and the volcano. It is also where a lot of Philippine independence history happened, so there is more here than beach resorts.
I’ve only covered the places I’ve actually been to, so this page will grow. Pick a spot below.
Cavite At A Glance
| Cavite | The short version |
|---|---|
| Region | Calabarzon (Region IV-A) |
| Capital | Trece Martires City |
| From Manila | About 1 to 3 hours by road, depending on traffic and where you’re headed |
| Best time to go | November to May (dry season) |
| Known for | Beach resorts, the Tagaytay ridge, independence-era history |
| Places covered here | 5 so far, more on the way |
Places In Cavite
More On Cavite
If you want the longer read, here’s my Top 10 Places in Cavite.
