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- For other places by the name, see Magallanes.
Magallanes is a rural municipality of Cavite.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Formerly a village called Panitan, the town was founded during the Spanish era in 1879, having been separated from Maragondon. It was renamed after Ferdinand Magellan. It is located in the southern highlands of Cavite at an average elevation of 610 metres (2,000 ft) and borders Batangas province.
It is home to about 26,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) 
Get in
[edit | edit source]Magallanes is connected to Metro Manila by buses from Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and Lawton. There are also jeepneys and tricycles connecting the town with General Emilio Aguinaldo. However, as Magallanes is at the sparsely-populated southwestern region of Cavite, services are not that frequent. There is also a road connection from Maragondon, as well as from Tagaytay via Alfonso.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Tricycles are the most common form of public transportation within town, but due to the rugged terrain, a 4WD, motorcycle or any other vehicle suitable for such landscapes is recommended. Some destinations are accessible through hiking.
See
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- 1 Utod Falls, Tua. A cascade on the boundary with Nasugbu in Batangas.
- 2 Paniguian Falls, Sitio Putol Road, Barangay 3. A cascade just outside downtown accessible through a forest trail.
- 3 Buhay Forest, Ramirez. An extensive forest reserve at the edge of the Maragondon mountain range.
- 4 Nuestra Señora de Guia Parish Church (Magallanes Church), De Guia corner San Jose Streets, Barangay 3, nsdgpymmagallanes8@gmail.com. Magallanes' main Roman Catholic church,built during the Spanish era and extensively renovated since then
Do
[edit | edit source]- Muscovado Festival. March 15. An annual celebration of the town's main product, Muscovado sugar produced from Magallanes' extensive sugarcane plantations.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Magallanes Public Market, Kaytitinga-Magallanes Road, Kabulusan.
Eat
[edit | edit source]With muscovado sugar being the town's main product, popular delicacies include sweet rice cakes and other desserts.
- 1 Aripungyaw Tapsi and Samgyup, Kaytitinga-Magallanes Road, Bendita I, ☏ +63 967 514 9492, lennardkim08@gmail.com. Fusion Filipino-Korean restaurant.
- 2 Esquina, 13 San Jose corner Del Rosario Streets, Barangay 5, ☏ +63 930 249 7999. 7AM-9PM Tu-Su. Restaurant serving Filipino comfort food.
Drink
[edit | edit source]Like much of southern Cavite, Magallanes is a major coffee and cacao producing center, with plantations scattered around town.
- 1 Salipit Coffee Farm, Urdaneta, salipitfarm@gmail.com. A coffee farm growing Liberica and Robusta varieties. There is also a restaurant where their produce is paired with typical Filipino delicacies.
- 2 Kaloy's Cafe, Sampaguita Street, Urdaneta, ☏ +63 997 256 2531, kaloyscafe@gmail.com. Cafe with non-conventional fruit drink options such as bignay, a local berry.
- 3 Earth's Cup Coffee and Cacao Farm, Kaytitinga-Magallanes Road, Kabulusan. 10AM–8PM M-Th, 10AM-10PM F-Su. Offers fusion coffee and chocolate cocktails sourced from its very own produce.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 Mamertus Grounds, Tua, ☏ +63 953 713 7555. Resort complex with events venue and swimming pool set amidst woodlands. The place can get fully booked for weddings and other large-scale occasions, especially during weekends.
- 2 Paping's Staycation and Campsite, Sitio Putol, Caluangan, ☏ +63 966 994 5954. Campground with cottage accommodation, spas (including sauna, jacuzzi and cauldron bath), ATV rentals and excursions to Utod Falls.
- 3 E-Place Resort, Kabulusan, ☏ +63 977 031 1570, inquireeplace@gmail.com. Farm resort with entertainment lounge, bird-watching activities, swimming pool and cafe.
- 4 Duyann Magallanes Farm, Ramirez, ☏ +63 964 823 4186, magallanesfarm@duyannresorts.com. Farm resort with cottage and villa accommodation.
Stay safe
[edit | edit source]During times of inclement weather, especially during the rainy season, most natural swimming spots are closed due to the risk of flash floods. In any case, the waters aren't fit for swimming during those instances, as they tend to become heavily colored and contaminated with brown sediment.
Connect
[edit | edit source]The town's postal code is 4113.