Are you a monsoon lover? Some people don’t like going out in the monsoon season. But if you are a monsoon lover, going on a road trip in the monsoon will be perfect for you. Even though sometimes, it can be risky driving in the rain but it can be easily solved if your car has off-road tires. So, this monsoon we are giving you ideas of 4 places which you can go to on a long drive from Manila.
Tagaytay
It is a 2-hour drive from Manila filled with scenic beauty. You can even go there on the weekends or a 3-4 days vacation. The most stunning view in Tagaytay is the Taal lake and volcano. Here inside the lake is the volcano, which is the second most active volcano in the Philippines and inside the volcano is another lake. This view is the most attractive spot for tourists of Tagaytay. Other than that you can visit People’s park in the sky, Sky ranch, Picnic Grove and Our Lady of Manaoag at Tierra de Maria. If the weather is breezy visiting tourist spots in Tagaytay would be a pleasant experience.
Laguna
A car drive of a maximum of 3 hours Laguna is famous for beautiful mountains, waterfalls, and lakes. Several mountains like Mt. Makiing, Mt. Romelo are a very serene and good place for camping. There are a few lakes that have the most breathtaking views like Lake Caliraya, Lake Pandin, and Yambo, Lake Sampaloc, etc. You can go for bike rides or rafting in these lakes. It is also more fun if it’s raining. Apart from nature, there are other tourist spots too. The Enchanted Kingdom is an attractive spot for tourists with kids as it is an amusement park filled with roller coasters and water rides. If you like museums, you can visit Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery.
Rizal
This is one of the nearest spots from Manila taking only 1.5 hours to reach. It is also the perfect place for nature lovers. The province capital of Rizal, Antipolo is a popular pilgrimage site. Another tourist spot is Mt. Daraitan. It sits at the border between Tanay, Rizal and General Nakar, Quezon. If you like hiking this is the perfect place for you. There is also Daranak Falls in Tanay. Among museums, you can visit the Pinto Art Museum and Masungi reserve.
Batanga
Another 2-hour road trip spot can be Batangas. If you love beaches and that too in monsoon Batangas should be your first choice. There is also a beautiful historic church called Taal Basilica. You can also go for small distance hiking and camping in Mt. Batulao and Mt. Macolod.
These are the four most beautiful tourist spots for you to travel to this monsoon. Don’t forget to pack essentials needed for monsoon season, along with spare off road tires, especially if you are planning to for hiking or camping.
