Philippines Travel and Real Estates Guide Luzon Area Laguna Pagsanjan

Laguna - Islands of Luzon, Philippines

A GLIMPSE OF PAGSANJAN

As many as 700 tourists visit the town of Pagsanjan daily. This shoots up to 1,000 in summer - cool Pagsanjan which is an hour’s drive from Manila. It boasts of lush scenery and exhilarating boat rides for those who love taking risks as well as communing with nature.

Situated 102 kilometers southeast of Manila, the tranquility of Pagsanjan town is bounded by the Municipality of Lumban in the north, the Municipality of Cavinti in the south, the Grand Canyon of the province of Laguna in the east, and the municipalities of Sta. Cruz and Magdalena in the west.

Today it buzzes with life owing to local and foreign tourists coming in and enjoying the sight of the rumbling waterfalls.

Several resorts in Los Banos and Calamba have harnessed hot water from volcanic Mt. Makiling and channeled it into baths and spas where people go for medicinal cures. In Los Banos, you will find the University of the Philippines, which has a forestry institute with botanical gardens and a swimming pool. You will also find here the International Rice Research Institute and the Philippine Art Center, from where you can get a good view over Laguna de Bay.

The Rizal Shrine in Calamba is yet another must-see. This place will give you a feeling of nostalgia and a kind of historic sentiment as you go through the priceless Rizal memorabilia and take a look at the replica of the house where Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero, once lived. The Nagcarlan Church and its centuries-old underground cemetery and the church in Liliw that gives you good views of Laguna de Bay from its bell tower, are also some of the sights that will provide you with the scattered pieces of Laguna's history. In Binan, you will also find many old Spanish houses with heavy tiled roofs.

The wood carvers and papier mache makers in Paete are also significant attractions of Laguna. They keep alive the skill and artistry of its people and preserve its traditions. Beyond Paete is the manmade Caliraya Lake. There are a few resorts in Caliraya's fringes where you can swim, windsurf, fish, and hike.

In the sleepy town of Pakil, you will see the pretty San Pedro de Alcantara Church, which houses the statue of the Virgin of Turumba. You will find interesting wood carvings here. Across the church is the house and gallery of well-known political cartoonist and artist Danilo Dalena.

Every Friday preceding Palm Sunday, the townspeople celebrate the Feast of the Virgin of Turumba, where they do the turumba, a strange, rhythmic dance.

TRAVEL SMARTS
Getting There. From Manila, take the South Expressway all the way through the Calamba exit. Then , just drive through following the National Highway, passing the towns of Los Baños and Sta. Cruz until reaching town Pagsanjan. There are hotels and resorts in Pagsanjan where tourists can stay and avail of boat services.

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