Trece Martires, or Trece in short, is a city in Cavite in the Philippines and the de facto capital of the province. The city lacks almost anything of tourist importance, but it is a major point for travellers to the inland of southern Cavite.
Understand
[edit]The city was established in 1954 as the new government center for Cavite, and is named after the Thirteen Martyrs of Cavite, who were executed by the Spaniards during the Philippine Revolution. Trece Martires was created from Quintana, a barrio (or barangays) of the municipality Tanza. The capital was officially transferred to Imus during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, but the government offices remain at Trece Martires, and is further reinforced by the construction of a new provincial capitol building at the edge of town in 2025.
There are plenty of restaurants and shopping around town, but hotels are rather scarce.
Get in
[edit]Trece Martires lies at the crossroads of Governor's Drive (Governor Juanito Remulla, Sr. Drive, or Routes 65 and 403), Tanza-Trece Martires Road (Route 64), and Trece Martires-Indang Road (Route 404). Travellers will usually travel via Dasmariñas or Kawit and Tanza.
From Metro Manila, there are buses serving Trece Martires from the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Passenger vans also operate from Calamba, Laguna and Santo Tomas, Batangas. Jeepneys also connect Trece with neighboring towns.
Get around
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Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town, with fares starting at P25. A trip from the city center to the New Provincial Capitol may cost P50.
See
[edit]- 1 New Cavite Provincial Capitol, Governor's Drive, Barangay Lapidario. Opened in 2025, the complex replaced a previous office at the back of SM Trece Martires that became too cramped. The new building is a massive and imposing edifice whose design is inspired by the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, complete with a towering spire at its center. At the front are large bronze statues of Cavite's own Emilio Aguinaldo and his main rival for leadership of the Revolution, Andres Bonifacio, who died at the hands of Aguinaldo supporters in Cavite. Construction is underway on other buildings in the area that would compose a new set of offices for the Cavite provincial government, along with a helipad.
- 2 St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church (Trece Martires Church), Governor's Drive, Barangay San Agustin (beside Trece Martires City Hall). A modernist yet airy church featuring curved ceilings, painted windows and a large sculpture of the crucified Christ reclining on its back at a 45-degree angle in the altar.
Do
[edit]- Thirteen Martyrs Day (September 12) - Commemorates the Thirteen Martyrs of Cavite, with reenactments of the executions.
- Feast of the Holy Cross (September 14)
- Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus (October 27-28)
Buy
[edit]- 1 Tower Mall. Locally founded shopping mall, opened in 2015.
- 2 SM City Trece Martires, Governor's Drive corner Capitol Road, Barangay San Agustin (in front of Trece Martires Public Market). 10 AM–9 PM.
- 3 WalterMart Trece Martires, Governor's Drive corner Thirteen Martyrs Avenue, Barangay San Agustin (beside Thirteen Martyrs Monument).
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]- 1 Kanlungan Cafe, Cabuco,, ☏ +63 968 415 0503, [email protected]. 11AM-9PM.
- 2 Kura Cafe, Jack Building. 10AM-11PM.
- 3 Trece Cafe & Kitchen, 45 KM Governor's Drive, ☏ +63 962 840 0196, [email protected].
- 4 Starbucks, L/GF, SM City Governor’s Drive, corner Capitol Rd, ☏ +63 464402648. 10AM-9PM.
- 5 Corner Café, 80 Luciano, Trece-Indang road, ☏ +63 46 501 4772, [email protected].
- 6 R-Tea & King Frappe MAIN, 0152 GS (Bitangan) Trece-Indang Road Barangay Luciano, (Landmark: Petro Gazz Gasoline Station along BIR), ☏ +63 955 915 1783. 10AM-10PM.
- 7 Goodgood Trece, Goodgood, Tanza - Trece Martires Rd, ☏ +63 966 534 8585, [email protected]. 11AM-8PM.
- 8 Virtuous Cafe, SM City Upper Ground floor, ☏ +63 9054300199, [email protected]. 10AM-9PM.
- 9 The PalpitatE Cafe, Trece Martires - Indang Rd, Inocencio, ☏ +63 915 004 1554, [email protected]. 11AM-10PM.
- 10 Ohana Teahouse and Coffee Shop, Panungyanan Rd, ☏ +63 9328880145. Noon-7PM.
Sleep
[edit]Trece Martires lacks any hotels; nearest accommodations can be found at General Trias, Dasmariñas or Naic.
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