Silang, Cavite | Staycation and Tagaytay Side Trip | DIY Travel Guide

Sharing another destination you can visit that is under the radar but is pretty close to Tagaytay. This is Silang, Cavite. More specifically in the place they call “Bayan ng Silang”.

This is the hometown of my father. A progressive town with narrow streets and old houses just along the Aguinaldo Highway going to Tagaytay. Silang, Cavite’s climate is almost similar to Tagaytay. 

Here we spent a weekend at Marius Bed and Breakfast. Hidden in one of the narrow streets of Silang. An affordable hostel with a rustic atmosphere and teeming plant life.

Since Tagaytay is pretty close to Silang, we did a short road trip to eat lunch. We stumbled upon Siglo Modern Filipino. A Filipino restaurant serving local cuisine from around Philippines with a modern twist.

We ordered, Sisiglaw, Crispy Tawilis, Beef Kulma.

Then for desserts, we tried Siglo Turon served with vanilla ice cream.

Food was great, but for me my top pick would be Sisiglaw. Their take on the famous Pampanga’s Sisig fusion with Visayas Kinilaw.

What I love more about our Siglo experience is the exceptional service. This should be on your list of restaurants to try when in tagaytay.

We spent the remainder of the day in Marius Café with a few bottles of soju and wine.

Then next day, we went to Ilog Maria Honey Bee Farm. Situated just outside the town proper. The farm sells produces from skin care to household products. They sourced everything from their farm.

We explored a tiny bit of this 10-hectare forest. Saw bee hives along the trail, free range chickens, rabbits and more.

Of course we bought some stuff in Ilog Maria Honey Bee Farm store before heading back to Manila.

If you want to know more about Tagaytay, here are some hidden gems in and near Tagaytay.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT SILANG, CAVITE

The best time to visit Silang, Cavite is during Sumilang Festival. This is from January 20 to February 8. The main attraction is the feast day of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. This is from February 1 to 3.

 Silang, Cavite is open all year round and pretty accessible from Manila. Expect the town proper to be crowded during the Sumilang Festival.

WHAT ARE THE THINGS TO PACK TO SILANG, CAVITE

• Casual Wear

• Sneakers / Sandals / Slippers

• Protection from the sun

• Jacket

• Tumbler

• Camera / Action Cam

• Universal Adaptor

• Charger

HOW TO GET TO SILANG, CAVITE FROM MANILA

The cheapest way to get to Silang, Cavite is via bus. In Ayala Triangle bus stop, take the bus bound to Tagaytay. Alight at Silang crossing. Cross Aguinaldo Highway to town proper. Depending on traffic, travel time is approximately 2 hours.

If you are going to Silang, Cavite via car, exit to SLEX from EDSA. Then take the Carmona Exit. Follow Governor’s Drive to Aguinaldo Highway. Then, turn left to R. Asuncion Street.

SILANG, CAVITE BUDGET AND ITINERARY

The estimated budget for an overnight staycation trip to Silang, Cavite is around PHP2,100.00. This is based on the activities we did for this trip. See detailed breakdown below:

You can still lower the costs of food since there are plenty of restaurants and fast food chains in the area.

NOTE: Rates indicated above may change

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN VISITING SILANG, CAVITE

• Marius Bed and Breakfast

  • Affordable

  • Pet-friendly

• Food

  • There are plenty of restaurants, fast food chains and cafes in the area.

• Credit Card is widely accepted in Hotels, restaurants and other establishments.

• Cash basis in transportation fees.

• There are plenty of ATMs in the area.

• Signal is not a problem in the place.

SILANG, CAVITE TRAVEL TIPS

• Avoid Aguinaldo Highway via Coastal Road.

• Expect heavy traffic during weekends. Especially the road in Silang is narrow.

• Best time to travel to Silang is late night or early morning.

• You can do a side trip to Tagaytay from Silang, Cavite.

• Do not forget to bring a jacket.

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See you on my next adventure…. Peace!