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“Small lake with an even smaller volcano” VirtualTourist.com
“Ta-al Volcano” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 55 attractions in Manila
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Traveler Description:
Taal Volcano is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965 that affected villages in... more » Taal Volcano is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965 that affected villages in the surrounding area. « less
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Attraction type: Volcano, Historic site
Address: Tagaytay Manila, Luzon
Philippines

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“A must see for the region.”
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5 of 5 stars
DanielDulnikowski 6 contributions
Pottstown PA
May 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Taal Volcano is a stunning sight from most places in Tagaytay. Any number of hotels, and resturants have great views. But, it is an adventure to go to the the crest of the Volcano. And the Volcano that you see is only the small one, the larger volcano is to the left of the smaller volcano It can be... more

“Taal: The overhyped waste of time.”
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1 of 5 stars
lebowski00 1 contribution
Quezon City
Mar 13, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

I can't see why anyone would bother ever going back to Taal Volcano. The locals are about as ignorant and greedy as anyplace I have ever been. Well quite frankly it is the worst place I ever visited. A tourist trap with a volcano the size of an ant hill is not worth the hassle. I will check out Pinatubo... more

“Unsafe, polluted and not worth it”
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1 of 5 stars
Ricky_Lu 1 contribution
Sydney
Feb 13, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

I had a terrible experience in Tagaytay. I'm from Australia however, can understand tagalog.I heard what all the locals were saying about me and my boyfriend. A group of men were following us and hasseling us to go on a boat ride with them to the Taal volcano. When we tried to walk away (and told them goodbye), they kept... more

“Great Day Trip from Manila”
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5 of 5 stars
thegerk 25 contributions
Baltimore, Maryland
Feb 4, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

All I have to say is WOW!!! This was definitely my highlight on my trip to Manila. Not the easiest place to get to (my friend hired me a driver to take me out, we then had to hire a guide to take me up the volcano), but it is worth going to see it. On the way you pass... more

“Excellent but ensure you have fluids and a small towel”
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5 of 5 stars
Victorianlad 479 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Sep 29, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

A transfer by motorcycle trike from my Tagaytay hotel cost P100 each way (with a P200 tip - the two staff originally said they would do it for P100 return but it was about 12 kilometres), with the boat trip across to Taal Volcano costing a further P1500 for use of the 'banca' (irrespective of whether one or six passengers... more

“not really worth it”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
manila, philippines
Jan 2, 2006
16/17 found this review helpful

I currently live in Manila and am familiar with negotiating taxi rides (for longer distances or if someone won't use the meter) and prices for boats etc. Taxi from Makati to Tagaytay was about $40 USD, seemed to be a fair price. Thankfully (you'll see why in a minute) we had an excellent taxi driver! In Tagaytay we negotiated for... more

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Tagaytay, Manila, Luzon, Philippines