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- Destinations
- Asia
- Philippines
- Manila
- Tagaytay City
Tagaytay City
Tagaytay is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the
Philippines, famous for the Taal Volcano. The volcano is unique in
that it sits on an island in a lake, and has another lake within
its vast crater. The views from the ridge on the access highway to
the volcano are legendary and breathtaking. As Tagaytay itself is
the favoured 'summer capital' for Filipinos wishing to escape the
capital during the unpleasant summer heat, the area provides plenty
of recreation opportunities and good hotels and restaurants. Other
sights in Tagaytay are the 'Palace in the Sky', an unfinished
complex originally meant to be a home for former president Marcos
and now used as a viewpoint and park; and the huge flower farm,
abloom all year round, on a slope at Barngay Guinhawa.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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