Looking forward to celebrating the Holy Week in Tagaytay? Check out these peaceful spots!
Images: Nurture Wellness Village Facebook page (L); Jazel Ann Paulino (R)
Along with summer comes Holy Week, when most people go on an out-of-town trip to visit destinations for vacation. One of the most popular destinations for long weekend trips or Holy Week vacay is Tagaytay, and it’s no wonder: the spot is full of beautiful and serene destinations! Aside from the usual holiday and long weekend destinations, there are more laid-back places to visit in Tagaytay, where you can gather your thoughts during the Holy Week.
Location:Holy Spirit Dr., Maitim 2nd East, Tagaytay City
Mass Schedules:
Daily, 6:30 AM
Vespers/Benediction, 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass, 7:30 AM, and 5:00 PM
Holy hour mass every 1st Saturday, 4:20 PM
These beautiful places to visit in Tagaytay are excellent places to repent and reflect on this Holy Week.
Images: Jayzel Ann Paulino (L); Karen Salve (R)
Tagaytay isn’t just full of busy hotels and restaurants and has quiet Holy Week destinations like the Pink Sisters Chapel and Convent. This trip spot holds masses and has The Station of the Cross garden, where guests can relax in a quiet atmosphere. After exploring the quiet Holy Week, Tagaytay is the best place to visit; you can also buy delicacies, fruits, keychains, and other souvenirs. Some you can purchase will also help raise funds for the Pink Sisters. Remember to wear proper attire since these places to visit in Tagaytay are places of worship.
Location:7310 Pulong Sagingan, Maitim, 2nd West Maitim II, Tagaytay City
Operating Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Mondays, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Pamper your mind, body, and soul at these places to go in Tagaytay.
Images: Nurture Wellness Village Facebook page
Have you been stressed out lately? Why not spend your Holy Week in destinations where you can pamper and meditate for the entire Holy Week or long weekend? If this sounds like something you love, check out Nurture Wellness Village! Among the places to visit in Tagaytay that offer wellness services like spas, massages, and similar nurturing and holistic experiences. It’s not so hard to relax at this spot: it has an equally relaxing ambiance where you can immerse yourself in nature.
Walk-ins are welcomed, but reservation is highly recommended. The room rates start at PhP9,900. Reservations can be made through numbers 0917 6878873, 0917 5163801, and 02 710 9786. The email address is info@nurture.com.ph.
Location:Tierra de Maria, Tagaytay-Calamba Rd, Tagaytay City
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Going on a visita iglesia? This place to visit in Tagaytay is a must-visit.
Images: Tierra de Maria Facebook page
One of the places to go in Tagaytay for all devotees is the Tierra De Maria—Tagaytay’s best place to visit, home to the 50-foot image of Mary. This Holy Week sanctuary has an altar where you can pray and attend masses. Once you’re done, you can also explore the entirety of this Tagaytay spot. It has a meditation garden, aviary, rosary garden, pathway of liturgical calendars, and the like among the places to visit in Tagaytay if you prefer noise-free destinations for your Holy Week trip.
This Tagaytay museum will feed your mind and soul this Holy Week.
Image: Museo Orlina Facebook page
Churches are not the only peaceful destinations you can visit this Holy Week at Tagaytay! Try the Museo Orlina, among the places to visit in Tagaytay, which showcases the fascinating works of Ramon Orlina—an internationally acclaimed glass sculptor and artist. These places to go in Tagaytay also has a sculpture garden, art cars, and a roof deck. This trip spot is one of the enriching Tagaytay destinations for all ages.
The entrance fee for students, seniors, and PWDs is PhP120, while the standard cost is PhP150.
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If you’re down south, there’s a Batangas spot mainly known as a wedding venue or a retreat spot, but it’s also worth visiting during a long weekend or Holy Week—the Chapel on the Hill. As one of the close-to-nature destinations, the Chapel on the Hill is an ideal place to walk and collect your thoughts amid the Holy Week.
Surround yourself with trees and nature at this spot.
Image: Don Bosco Batulao and Chapel on the Hill Facebook page
Chapel on the Hill is located at Don Bosco Batulao, Brgy. Cahil, Calaca Batangas. It’s also a few minutes drive from the most popular places to visit in Tagaytay, like Sky Ranch. The entrance fee is free. The mass hours are 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM, from Monday to Saturday, and 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on Sunday.
Here is the list of places to visit in Tagaytay this Holy Week for a peaceful mind and soul! SeeYoorekka Magazinefor more exciting places to go in Tagaytay and Southern Luzon!
Stay safe as you travel! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions. For now, keep safe!
This article was initially published in Yoorekka on March 22, 2022.
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