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Component city in Cavite, Philippines
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Dasmariñas, or Dasma in short, is a large city in Cavite. It is at the center or the province, and at the crossroads of two major highways.
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A scenic winding street, which overlooks Dasma's remaining patch of open fields. During Christmas season, it becomes a pedestrian-only street and a flea market (tiangge)
Dasmariñas Church
The first Roman Catholic church in the city, designated a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government. Originally a chapel for the barrio of Tampus, it served as a Spanish outpost during the Philippine Revolution, and also a concentration camp during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during Pacific War. Also within the churchyard is a statue of Don Placido Campos, who led Filipino revolutionaries against the Spaniards stationed in the church; he died thereafter in battle. The convent houses an ecclesiastical museum.
Kadiwa Park
A large park hosting animatronic animals and dinosaurs.
A unique cultural museum dedicated to the preservation of Filipino high culture and lifestyle, as well as the history of the De La Salle schools system.
A riverside park opened in 2019, at the tributaries of the Imus River.
Has basic rooms with fans and bathroom or deluxe rooms with A/C, cable TV, and hot water.
A love motel.
Small community-sized mall,
By taxi
You can take a taxi from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to the city. A trip takes 40-60 minutes depending on the traffic condition. It costs ₱400-1000 depending on your destination.
By jeepney
It is possible to take a jeepney, but it is much slower, with more frequent stops.
The easiest way of getting around the city is by tricycles. They will bring you to any part of the city within minutes. A trip costs ₱20-60 depending on your destination.
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