Region IV-A, or known as the CALABARZON region, might just be an hour or two away, but the diverse topography and varied natural attractions make this region interesting. Beaches and dive spots. Forests and caves. Mountains and hills. Waterfalls and hot springs. It’s all here. This is the home of Laguna de Bay – the country’s largest freshwater lake. It also boasts of Taal Lake, which contains the world’s smallest active volcano.
Source: itsmorefuninthephilippines.com
The CA in CALABARZON
The Province of Cavite is tagged as “The Historical Land of the Philippines” with Imus City as its capital. It is bounded by Manila Bay in the North, Metro Manila to the Northeast, Province of Laguna to the East, West Philippine Sea to the West and Province of Batangas to the South. Oops! Don’t be confused with Cavite Province and Cavite City. Cavite City is obviously a city in Cavite Province. It is like the chicken foot that you see in the picture below.
With a land area of 1,426.06 km2, its terrain is characterized by rolling hinterlands punctuated by hills where upland crops grow in abundance. The shoreline fronting Manila Bay is at sea level while the only rugged portion of the province is at the boundary of Batangas where the Dos Picos Mountains are located.
Source: www.emb.gov.ph
A theory proposes that the name Cavite is a Hispanicized form of Kabit, Tagalog for “joined”, “connected”, or “attached”, referring to the peninsula’s topographical relation to the mainland. Edmund Roberts in his 1821 memoir, stated that the natives called it Caveit due to the “crooked point of land extending into the sea.” With its balanced mix of urbanity, natural beauty and history it is considered as the most accessible vacation getaway and refuge for those seeking a quiet life far from the bustling Manila metropolis.
Sources: wikipedia.com and tourism-philippines.com
GETTING THERE
Bacoor town in Cavite is just 15-20 minutes drive from Alabang (via Daang Hari) or from Manila via Coastal Highway. Tagaytay City, Ternate and Maragondon are an hour and half drive from the city. It is best to travel here if you have your own vehicle. For commuters, bus companies such as Saulog Bus Lines, Erjohn and Almark, and San Agustin can take you to many parts of Cavite from Liwasang Bonifacio (Plaza Lawton). Fares should be around Php 25-60. Jeepneys and vans can also take you to Bacoor or Imus from Baclaran in Pasay for P35-50. There is also a ferry service from the Manila Ferry Port (near the Manila Yacht Club) and to Sangley Point in Cavite City.
Source: tourism-philippines.com
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