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Only a two-hour drive away from Manila, Tagaytay City 's cold weather, and numerous restaurants make it a top choice for those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of life in the Metro. Top 10 Things to Do in Tagaytay City For those planning for a weekend getaway, here are my Top 10 Things to Do in Tagaytay City : 1. Visit the People's Park in the Sky 2. Check out the animals at Paradizoo. 3. Try out a Mushroomburger. 4. Ride a pony at Picnic Grove or  Sky Ranch . 5. Attend mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church. 6. Go on a Marian Pilgrimage at  Tierra de Maria . 7. Have a picnic at Tagaytay Picnic Grove . 8. Spend a night at Escala Tagaytay and don't forget to take a dip at its picturesque pool. 9. Have a sip of coffee or try out the buffet breakfast at  Bag of Beans . 10. Ride the Sky Eye or zip line at  Sky Ranch Tagaytay . How about you? What are your Top 10 Things to Do in Tagaytay City ?

Maragondon is one of the southernmost towns of the province of Cavite. It is also one of those places in Cavite where one can still feel the "provincial vibes" compared to many of the other towns and cities of the province which already embraced urbanization.  Top 10 Things To Do in Maragondon, Cavite For those planning to visit the town to check out what it has to offer, here are the Top 10 Things To Do in Maragondon, Cavite. 1. Admire the sculpted images at  Inukit  Site 2. Cross the Caingin Hanging Bridge 3. Take a photo of the ancestral houses  4. Visit the Andres Bonifacio Shrine and Eco-Tourism Park 5. Go boating or swimming at Maragondon River 6. Go to mass at the historic Maragondon Church 7. Swim or sunbathe at Patungan Beach 8. Visit and learn about Andres Bonifacio's trial at the Bonifacio Trial House 9. Hike Mt. Buntis 10. Hike Mt. Pico de Loro  AKA Mt. Palay-Palay I hope my list of Top 10 Things To Do in Marag

Located in the center of the Poblacion or town proper of Imus City in the province of Cavite, Imus City Plaza is one of the city's scenic and historical attractions. Imus City Plaza Imus City Plaza Details This plaza is located in front of the equally historical Imus Cathedral and Imus City Hall . Imus City Plaza is also the first place to greet you if you're heading to the cathedral via Sapinoso Street.  Imus City Plaza - Imus City, Cavite General Licerio Topacio The general guarding the flag Checking out each angle of the monument Imus City Plaza History Imus City Plaza is probably easily remembered because of the monument with two vintage artillery flanking it. The monument stands as an honor to the children of Imus who joined the fight for the independence of the country against Spain. As for the man standing on top of the monument, he is General Licerio Topacio . He is one of the most notable sons of Imus. He is famously known for honorably declining

Located in General Castaneda Street in the City of Imus in Cavite, Imus Cathedral is the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Imus. It is also one of the oldest Spanish colonial churches in the province.   Imus Cathedral - Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar Imus Cathedral History Also known as the  Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar , Imus Cathedral started out as a small chapel-of-ease in Barangay Toclong in Cavite Viejo (now Kawit). It was under the supervision of the Augustinian Recollects who, in 1774, would petition the Spanish government to convert Imus into an independent municipality. However, it was only in 1795 that Imus was finally separated from Cavite Viejo. With this, a provisional church was established in an area known as Barangay Bayan Luma.  Imus Cathedral - Imus City, Cavite Imus Cathedral facade Imus Cathedral seal In 1823, the town center was moved to its present location in Barangay Balangon, and with it came the construction of the parish churc