🛣️ Side Trip: Mahogany Market, Tagaytay (After Your Pico de Loro Hike)

After conquering Mt. Pico de Loro, treat yourself to a hearty and delicious meal! A popular stopover for hikers and road trippers is Mahogany Market in Tagaytay, famous for its bulalo and crispy tawilis.

🗺️How to Get There (from Pico de Loro)

If you're commuting via Nasugbu, or driving through Ternate–Nasugbu Highway, here's how to reach Tagaytay:

🚗 By Private Car:

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  From the DENR jump-off point, head toward Nasugbu-Ternate Highway
• Follow the road signs to Tagaytay via Alfonso or Mendez
• 📍 Mahogany Market is located near Tagaytay City Hall
• 🕐 Estimated Drive Time: 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic

🚌 By Commute:

• From Brgy. Papaya (Nasugbu side), ride a tricycle to the Nasugbu town proper
• Take a bus or jeepney bound for Tagaytay/Mendez
• Get off at Mahogany Market
• 🕐 Travel Time: 1.5–2 hours total

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🍲What to Eat at Mahogany Market

You can find several karinderya-style eateries on the second floor of the market serving home-cooked favorites. Here’s what we ordered and loved:

✅ Recommended Dishes:

• Bulalo – ₱350 (Good for 2–3 persons)
  → Hot, flavorful, and perfect after a cold mountain hike
• Crispy Tawilis – ₱650 (Good for 8 persons)
  → Tip: Order the smaller serving for 2–3 people to save money
• Saging na saba & coffee – Available at nearby stalls for your post-meal panghimagas

 🛍️Bonus: Check out the pasalubong stalls downstairs for fresh beef, coffee, and local goodies!

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Tagaytay tends to get chilly in the late afternoon, so bring a light jacket if you plan to stay and stroll around after eating. And don’t forget to take in that beautiful Taal Volcano view before heading home!