Monday, 21 February 2011

Picnic Grove Tagaytay

It is the most visited park in Tagaytay City that boasts of a great view of Taal Lake and Volcano. 
From Tagaytay rotonda, the tricycle fare is Php20 each. The entrance fee is Php50. Inside Picnic Grove you can rent a cottage that ranges from Php100-Php250. 
Entrance ticket
The eco trail
Ride a zipline or cable car
The Tagaytay zipline is an exhilirating ride up to 60km/hr as you soar up to 300 feet off the ground in a 250 meter long cable.

Other things to do in Picnic Grove:
Kite flying, eat lunch (which can be costly because it is inside the park), ride a horse and buy pasalubong.

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

People's Park in the Sky

People's Park in The Sky is one of the famous destination in Tagaytay. Entrace fee is Php30.
It was originally intended by the former first lady Imelda Marcos in 1979 as a guesthouse for Ronald Reagan, which was the California Governor at that time, who never arrived. The half-finished Palace in the Sky became the People's Park in the Sky after the People Power Revolution.
*missing an E
You can either ride a jeep or go up to reach the supposed Mansion. 
The Ampitheather
View from the top
At the back is a wishing well (but it was closed) :(
There he is enjoying every minute of it!
Make sure to visit People's Park in the Sky before 7:00am to experience the thickness of fog and coldness of air. The area is great for taking pictures and of course a fantastic view.

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Panicuason Hot Spring Resort

From the City Proper of Naga, you can take a taxi or ride a jeep at a terminal situated at the Naga City Market near Caceres St. The trip is approximately 30 minutes. It is situated at the foot of Mt. Isarog.
Entrance fee is Php200 and the rates of cottages ranges from Php200 to Php500. 
At the end of this colored foot bridge is for overnight accommodation.
 Common CR
They have (sulfuric) hot spring pools with a dept of 4 to 5 Ft and with temperatures ranging from 29 Deg to 39 Dec Celsius.
Flowing water
This hot spring resort is really a must visit in Naga City!

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Peñafrancia Basilica Minore

The Peñafrancia Basilica Minore is located in Balatas Road, Naga City in the Bicol Region of the Philippines.   It is where the Image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is enshrined. 
The altar
Schedule of Masses