The Best Things to See and Do in Cavite in 36 Hours
From sipping a cup of good coffee to enjoying a private hot tub.
(SPOT.ph) When it comes to road trips to the south of Luzon, Tagaytay may be on the top of everyone's heads. Still, Cavite has more to offer than just its breathtaking view of Taal Volcano—it is the best place to be for foodies, coffee juggers, and nature lovers who are looking for the peace and quiet of the province without flying out.
SPOT.ph joined the Biyaheng South Experiential Tour, where we—along with other travel junkies, the Metro Pacific Tollways South, and other government agencies—embarked on a road trip to explore the best of Cavite in just 36 hours.
Here's a tried-and-tested Cavite itinerary if you only have one day and a half:
Surround yourself with food and art at Ricardo's Coffee + Classic Cuisine in Amadeo
Gear up for a busy day ahead with a delicious iced latte at Ricardo's Coffee + Classic Cuisine, a popular dining spot in Amadeo just 20 minutes away from the soon-to-open CALAX Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange. More than their famous pizza, pasta, and other European and Filipino dishes, this restaurant hugely supports colorful local art as displayed in and around the establishment. Plant lovers will also love roaming around its outdoor garden.
Ricardo's Coffee + Classic Cuisine is at C.M. Delos Reyes Highway, Brgy. Dagatan, Amadeo Cavite. It is open from Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ; every Friday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and from Saturday to Sunday, from 6:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Message them at admin@ricardosclassic.com or 0933-829-8842.
Enter Wonderland at the newly-renovated Bag of Beans in Tagaytay
Get ready to be mesmerized when you step into the newly-renovated Bag of Beans - Main Branch at the heart of CALABARZON's Summer Capital. The OG branch of this beloved Tagaytay institution brings you to wonderland with its colorful landscape. At the same time, you sip on your Coffee Chocolate Banana shake, warm yourself up with their iconic bulalo dish, or gorge on roast beef and kare-kare. Don't forget to bring home raisin bread and a bag of beans (pun intended).
Bag of Beans-Main Branch is at 115 Aguinaldo Highway, Mendez Crossing West, Tagaytay City, just 20 minutes from CALAX's soon-to-open Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange. It is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Message them at info.bagofbeans@gmail.com or call 0917-866-7033.
Stop and smell the flowers at Perlas ng Silang
Perlas ng Silang is a must-visit for plantitas and flower lovers. Open since 2022, it has been luring nature lovers with their colorful plants that change every two to three months, giving us more reason to stop by multiple times a year. The blue peacock is the star of the 3.5-hectare flower park, boasting water plants flown from all over the globe. The restaurant doubles as an indoor garden reminiscent of Singapore's Garden by the Bay, so you can enjoy being one with nature while you dine in.
Perlas ng Silang is at Purok 5, Pulong Bunga, Silang, Cavite, just 15 minutes from CALAX Silang East Interchange. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Message them at perlasngsilangph@gmail.com.
Soak in your private hot tub at The Park Silang
Take things slower once inside The Park Silang, just a five-minute drive from the CALAX Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Interchange. End the long day with a soak in your own bubbly jacuzzi just a step outside your room. Feeling restless? Roam around to enjoy the lush greenery inside the resort, where pets are allowed. Want more of nature? Go glamping instead, and if you want to watch a movie, head over to their pool area, where there's an outdoor movie theater. And did we mention you can bring your pets here?
The Park Silang is at Phase 3 Richland Hills, Barangay Puting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite. Message them at reservations@theparksilang.com or call 0917-800-5367.
Enjoy a hearty brunch at Cafe Agapita in Silang
Jumpstart your second day with a hearty Pinoy brunch at Cafe Agapita, which now offers its Breakfast Buffet from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get their buffet-exclusive kakanin, omelet, ube champorado, unlimited taho, and more. If you're craving more, this Instagrammable cafe also offers Bagnet Aglio Olio, the Grilled Cheese Sandwich, and the fluffy Agapita bun best paired with their freshly brewed, locally sourced coffee while you relax and soak in the restaurant's green landscape before your trip back home.
Cafe Agapita, open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., is at 11 Kapitan Sayas Street, Sabutan, Silang, Cavite. Message them at hello@cafeagapita.com or call 0917-258-6600 for more information.
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