Located southeast of Manila, Laguna
One of the nearest tourist destinations from the Metro Manila is Laguna. It will only take
you a short ride to reach this province which has a lot of interesting places
to offer. And due to its proximity you’ll certainly have no problems coming
back to visit its variety of tourist attractions.
One of the most popular cities is
San Pablo which is known for its seven lakes. The most beautiful and the
largest among of which is the Sampaloc Lake. It is located near the city proper
and offers a number of restaurants to choose from so you certainly won’t get
hungry as you try to explore this natural wonder. If you’re in San Pablo, it
would be advisable to go on a side trip to Villa Escudero or Hidden Valley
springs.
Another natural wonder
that you shouldn’t miss is the beautiful Pagsanjan falls. The usual trip going
to the falls is done via boat where you will be going against the rapids but
another alternative is by hiking.
If you can’t get enough of nature
then head to the town of Cavinti which is abundant in falls, rivers, lakes,
caves and mountains. If you’re the type of traveler who prefers
off-the-beaten-path destinations then this is where you need to be. Cavinti
still has a lot of unexplored tourist sites such as the Bumbungan twin falls,
the Bayakan falls and bat cave and the Cavinti Underground River and caves
complex, the most promising of them all.
If you’re a fan of theme parks then
head on to Santa Rosa which is home to Enchanted Kingdom, the Philippines’ very
own version of Disneyland. This world-class amusement park offers a variety of
attractions and is ideal for a weekend trip with family and friends. Make sure
that you stay until 9:00 pm so you can witness the magical fireworks display which
happens every weekend nights.
The heritage town of Pila is another
interesting place to visit in Laguna as it features well-preserved houses that
have been standing since the Spanish colonial era. They have a number of
Filhispanic houses that are still intact which can actually rival those that
are located in Vigan and Taal. What’s great about this town is that its people
are very serious and dedicated when it comes to heritage conservation.
And to make your trip to
Laguna even more memorable, don’t forget to try out their selection of
delicacies such as Buko pie, Espasol, White cheese, Shing-a-ling and other
treats that you and your travel companions will surely love.