Tagaytay FAQs

Ok. I wanna get all the FAQs done before I jump into the trip details. I know there are people who really don't give a shit about how many pink cars I saw during the trip (there were 2, by the way). Yes. I'm actually considerate. Sometimes. No. It’s not yet the end of the world.

To Tagaytay :

• get on the MRT to Taft Station
• go down the LEFT side/stairs (seriously, people don't know where the bus station is, just go left)
• bus station is this narrow alley between McDonald's and Chowking (again, there are like a million McDo-Chowking tandems there so just go left)
• ask the bus conductor to drop you off at Olivarez Station
• the trip is about 1-3 hours. Ready your cameras for people groping on the bus. There’s really not much to see. Except for pink cars.

Fare :

• MRT – P12 (from Shaw)
• Bus – P73
• Jeepney – P7.50 (minimum)
• Taxi – non existent in Tagaytay (so far)
• Tricycle – minimum of P20 (never ride this in Tagaytay. They'll suck you dry.)

Where to stay :

• Mi-Jo Hotel – (more like a house really) P1,800 per night with free continental breakfast (just a fancy name for eggs, toasted bread and juice)
• It doesn't have a view but the street across is lined with restaurants with a view of Taal volcano.

There are actually a lot of places to stay. We're gonna try Taal Vista next time. I’m hoping it’s haunted. If you want to get anywhere, just ask around. Filipinos are generally friendly.

I'll post our adventures next. Next year maybe.