The City of Tagaytay (Filipino

Filipino language

This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...

: Lungsod ng Tagaytay) is a second class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines

Philippines

The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

. Only 55 km (34 mi) away from Manila

Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...

 via Aguinaldo Highway

Aguinaldo Highway

The Aguinaldo Highway is a 4-lane, highway passing through the busiest towns and cities of Cavite. It is the busiest and most congested of the three major highways located in the province, the others are Governor's Drive and A. Soriano Highway....

, it is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tagaytay City provides a good view of the Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano is a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Historical eruptions are concentrated on Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Lake Taal. The lake partially fills Taal Caldera, which was formed by powerful prehistoric eruptions between 140,000 to 5,380 BP...

. The city is a popular summer tourist destination because of its cool climate due to its high altitude.
Tagaytay City lies on top of the Tagaytay Ridge, which, at 640 m (2,100 ft) above sea level, is the highest point in Cavite.