Naic is a town in Cavite. A coastal settlement along the shores of Manila Bay, it contains some beaches and sights of historic importance despite gradual urbanization.
Understand
[edit]Naic was originally part of Maragondon and was established in the 18th century. The area saw some of the major battles of the Philippine Revolution against Spain from 1896 to 1897 and briefly hosted the revolutionary government of Andres Bonifacio during his brief civil war with Emilio Aguinaldo that culminated in the former's execution
Naic is undergoing urbanization since the 2000s, with the eastern part of town being converted into industrial estates and middle-class gated subdivisions. Despite this, Naic retains a sizeable small-scale fishing fleet and beach resorts along Manila Bay.
Get in
[edit]Naic is at the junction of two major thoroughfares of Cavite. Antero Soriano Highway terminates at the town from Kawit and joins with Governor's Drive from Carmona on its way west to Ternate. A secondary road also links the town with Indang.
Buses bound for Ternate from Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and Lawton in Metro Manila ply Antero Soriano Highway, from where transfers to Naic proper via tricycles can be made, usually at the junction next to Petron Gas Station or at the junction with Governor's Drive. Naic is also the western terminus for the baby buses, minibuses and jeepneys that ply the Antero Soriano Highway from Bacoor and the jeepneys coming from Indang and Trece Martires via Naic-Indang Road and Governor's Drive respectively.
The main transport terminal is inside Naic Public Market.
Get around
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Tricycles are the most convenient form of public transportation within downtown Naic and if heading to the coast, while jeepneys connect downtown Naic with outlying barangays.
See
[edit]- 1 Naic Church (Diocesan Shrine and Parish of the Immaculate Conception Church), Captain C. Nazareno Street (in front of Naic Public Plaza). Naic's main Roman Catholic church, built in the Baroque style during the Spanish era and containing an exquisite altarpiece and interior. At the front is a pedestrian mural showing a map of Cavite.
- 2 Casa Hacienda de Naic, Captain C. Nazareno Street (inside Naic Central Elementary School and beside Naic Church). One of the few surviving friar estate manors from the Spanish era. It was also used as a headquarters for the Philippine revolutionary government led by Andres Bonifacio in 1897.
Do
[edit]- 1 Torres Farm Hotel and Resort, Governor's Drive, Sabang, [email protected]. +63 917 180 0997. A resort and hotel complex whose main draw is a collection of miniaturized landmarks from across the world. PHP260 for a picture-taking tour, PHP290 for tour with usage of swimming pools, valid for seven hours. Separate rates apply for accommodation and other rentals..
- Pawikan Festival. February. A celebration of Naic's natural resources and biodiversity. The highlight of the event is the release of captive sea turtle hatchlings (pawikan) into Manila Bay.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Naic Public Market, Naic Market Road, Ibayo Silangan.
- 2 City King Town Center, Ibayo Silangan (beside Naic Public Market).
- 3 Ultra Mega Supermarket, Ibayo Silangan (facing Naic Public Market).
- 4 WalterMart Naic, Governor's Drive, Sabang.
- 5 Fortune King Central Mart, Antero Soriano Highway corner Governor's Drive, Ibayo Silangan.
- 6 The Stadium, Antero Soriano Highway, Ibayo Silangan. A shopping complex resembling two conjoined stadiums.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Lolo Claro's, Governor's Drive, San Roque. 8AM-8PM. A branch of a Maragondon-based restaurant offering fried chicken. Group meals are also available. ₱150-300.
- 2 Mikay's Kitchen Restaurant, Governor's Drive, Malainen Bago. A Filipino-Western restaurant with a boodle-style option.
- 3 Verdance Cafe and Kitchen, Governor's Drive, Sabang, ☏ +63 917 165 5494. 9AM-10PM. A cafe and restaurant serving all day breakfasts and a mix of Filipino, western and Asian dishes. ₱280–1000.
Drink
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[edit]Go next
[edit]| Routes through Naic |
| Bacoor ← Tanza ← | E  W
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→ END |
| Ternate ← Maragondon ← | W  E
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→ Trece Martires → Dasmariñas |