5 Must-visit Destinations in Cavite, Besides Tagaytay

A trip to the south usually involves seeing pine trees and admiring the breathtaking views at Tagaytay. The Second Summer Capital houses many tourist destinations and hosts various activities that you will surely enjoy, whether you are traveling alone or with company.

While Tagaytay is a go-to getaway in the south, Cavite is home to other tourist gems you might want to visit post-pandemic. Here are five of them:

Corregidor Island

Brush up on your World War II history knowledge by taking a trip to the ruins of Corregidor Island. There, you’ll see an in-depth and physical representation of the events that took place during the war between the Americans and Japanese.

 At Corregidor Island, you’ll find the old and supposedly haunted Malinta Tunnel, the ruins of former American headquarters, and the Spanish Lighthouse. Climb all the way up to the lighthouse and enjoy stunning views of Manila Bay and other nearby islands.

Calle Real Restaurant

A trip to Cavite won’t be complete without tasting the area’s culinary delights. If you are craving for local Cavite dishes with a Spanish flair, then Calle Real Restaurant is the place for you. Before becoming a well-loved dining place in the town of Tanza, Calle Real was one of the town’s oldest Spanish-style houses. The inside of the restaurant doesn’t just entice you with mouth-watering dishes, but also with the well-preserved traditional interiors and aesthetics of the colonial period. 

You can find Calle Real Restaurant in No. 8 Santa Cruz Street, a minor thoroughfare intersecting the Anteros-Soriano Highway. If you are coming from the westbound side of Governor’s Drive, look out for landmarks such as Phirst Park Homes, Saddle and Clubs Leisure Park, and Torres Farm and Resort so you can quickly see the restaurant.

Balite Falls

Balite Falls is a serene getaway in the town of Amadeo. The resort is known for its stream dropping down to a shallow pool then cascading to a larger, deeper pool at the bottom. Balite Falls is the perfect spot for you to relax, unwind, and savor nature’s beauty without distractions from work.

Coffee lovers will also love visiting this waterfall because there are a handful of coffee shops close to Balite Falls. Taste Amadeo’s famous coffee and perhaps bring a bag of beans or two so you can brew your own coffee at home. You’ll have delicious coffee to recharge your batteries and have a tasteful souvenir of the beautiful waterfall respite.

Bonifacio Shrine at Mt. Buntis and Mt. Nagpatong

Several parts of Cavite are considered historic sites that honor the country’s heroes and former leaders. At the feet of Mount Buntis and Mount Nagpatong in Maragondon, you’ll find the final resting place of Andres Bonifacio and his brother, Procopio.

Aside from the Bonifacio brothers’ shrine and burial place, you’ll find the former trial house where the brothers were tried and accused of treason. After exploring the shrines, you may take a break and grab lunch at nearby eateries such as Lolo Claro’s.

Cabag Caves

Lucsuhin National Bridge is a natural bridge known locally as Cabag Cave. There is an underground river spanning 50 meters long that leads to a brook, forming a small pool. The waterfall offers lush greeneries and calming sounds of cascading water for you to unwind and detach from the rush and noise. Aspiring spelunkers might want to explore the inside of the cave resting above the small waterfalls.

To sum up, Cavite is home to many historic sites that help you remember our country’s history and culture. Plan your next itinerary to include these five destinations and relish the beauty of Mother Nature.