Today, the ridge forms part of the outer rim of the Taal caldera as it stretches 32 km from Mt. Batulao to Mt. Sungay. In clear weather, the South China Sea is visible in the distance, though at other times, fog can come sweeping swiftly across the lake. Folk dancing sometimes takes place at this viewpoint at midday. The elevation results in a pleasantly cool climate, with continual breezes, so that some wealthy Filipinos maintain weekend retreats here. Tagaytay was, in fact, originally established as a potential alternative summer resort to Baguio.
Evenings can be chilly.
Numerous fruit stalls usually line the main road.