Cavite City

Worth seeing in and around Cavite City

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Diocese of Imus

   The Diocese of Imus is a Catholic diocese in the Philippines that comprises the entire province of Cavite. By the virtue of the apostolic constitution Christi Fidelium, promulgated by Pope John XXIII, the diocese was canonically erected on November 25, 1961, when it was excised from the Archdiocese of Manila and the then-diocese, now Archdiocese of Lipa.

   6.8 km · diocese of the Catholic Church in the Philippines · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Aguinaldo Shrine

   The Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine is a national shrine located in Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines, where the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898, or Independence Day. To commemorate the event, now known as Araw ng Kalayaan or Independence Day, a national holiday, the Philippine flag is raised here by top government officials on June 12 each year.

   4 km · national shrine in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Las Piñas Bamboo Organ

   The Las Piñas Bamboo Organ in St. Joseph Parish Church in Las Piñas, Philippines, is a 19th-century church organ.

   8.8 km · 19th-century church organ in the Philippines · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Imus Cathedral

   The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Pillar, commonly known as Imus Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Imus, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. The church serves as the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Imus, the diocese that has jurisdiction over the entire Civil Province of Cavite.

   6.8 km · Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippines · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Fort San Felipe

   Fort San Felipe is a military fortress in Cavite City, Philippines. It was constructed by the Spanish military in 1609 in the first port town of Cavite, the historic core of the present and larger Cavite City, for its protection.

   1.3 km · military fortress in Cavite City, in the Province of Cavite, Philippines · Wikipedia
6. 06
   SM City Rosario

   SM City Rosario is a shopping mall which was developed and is owned by SM Prime Holdings. It opened on November 20, 2009 and is the fourth SM Supermall in the province of Cavite, Philippines.

   9.1 km · shopping mall in the Philippines · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Las Piñas Church

   The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Joseph, commonly known as Las Piñas Church or Bamboo Organ Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Las Piñas, just south of the city of Manila in the Philippines. It nestles in the heart of Barangay Daniel Fajardo, one of the oldest districts of Las Piñas.

   8.8 km · Roman Catholic parish church in Las Piñas, Philippines · Wikipedia
8. 08
   St.Michael the Archangel Parish of Binakayan

   The Iglesia Catolica Apostolica Filipina Independiente – also known as Iglesia Filipina Independiente de Binakayan, is a Christian Church organized in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines, in 1902, under the Diocese of Cavite of the Philippine Independent Church.

   4.4 km · church in Cavite, Philippines · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Baldomero Aguinaldo Shrine

   The Baldomero Aguinaldo Shrine is a single-detached house built by Baldomero Aguinaldo, cousin of Emilio Aguinaldo during the American colonial period in 1906 at Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite. Baldomero held several positions at the revolutionary government during the early 1900s.

   4.4 km · house of Baldomero Aguinaldo and historical landmark · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Tanza Church

    The Diocesan Shrine of San Agustin and Parish of Santa Cruz, commonly known as Holy Cross Parish or the Parish of Santa Cruz, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. The shrine is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus.

    9.9 km · Roman Catholic parish church in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Thirteen Martyrs Monument

   Valentin Street, Lopez Jaena Road, Zulueta Road and P.

2. 02
   Fort San Felipe

   Built in 1609, it served as the fortress for the then town of Cavite, but only half of it remains.

3. 03
   Sangley Point

   A former United States Navy station that was turned over to the Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force.

4. 04
   Heroes Arch

   A monumental arch that served as the entrance to the Spanish-era Port of Cavite.

5. 05
   Sea wall Samonte Park

   The park is located along the coast of Bacoor Bay and offers a stunning view of the sunset.

6. 06
   Ramon Quijano Samonte Park

   The main green space in the city, it is contiguous with Plaza Soledad and contains the clock tower, the Ermita, and a small aviary featuring exotic bird species, particularly rare chicken breeds.

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Things to do

Cavite City Water Festival (Regada). June 17 and 24. It is a festive and religious celebration of the feast of St. John the Baptist. Regada started in 1996 and features the "Paulan" or "Basayawan", which is a street party where celebrators dance under water sprinklers.

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Where to eat

1. 01
   Nieva's PizzaTeaRia

   Pizza and milk tea served in a carinderia atmosphere.

2. 02
   New Chefoo Restaurant

   Affordable price and serving is good for 2-3 persons already.

3. 03
   Asao Grill and Steak House

   Steaks, grilled dishes, and sizzling plates, partnered with fried rice.

4. 04
   Yummylog Tapsilogan

   P.

5. 05
   SeaChow Unlimited Seafood and Balbacua

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Getting to Cavite City

Airports

Ninoy Aquino (MNL), 13 km · Subic Bay / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS), 76 km · Clark / Clark Air Base (CRK), 87 km

Stations

Sangley Point Airport, 1.4 km · Zapote LRT Station, 6.9 km · Talaba LRT Station, 6.7 km

• Olongapo → Cavite City

  77 km · quickest by road, 3h 20m · ₱365–485
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• Mabalacat → Cavite City

  89 km · quickest by road, 2h 51m · ₱280–375
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• Legazpi → Cavite City

  341 km · quickest by air, 4h 17m · ₱3,040–4,720
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