"Laguna - Rich in Natural Resources and History" Top 5 Page for this destination Province of Laguna by cyndymc

Province of Laguna Travel Guide: 382 reviews and 1,612 photos

Laguna Province

Laguna is a province rich in natural resources - beautiful mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, rainforest, fruit and crop plantation and exotic flowers. All the towns and cities in the province are blessed with attractive natural formations sought by tourists, and/or natural resources that account for its bountiful harvest of crops and ornamental plants.

Laguna is comprised of 3 cities namely Calamba, San Pablo & Sta. Rosa, and 27 municipalities namely Alaminos, Bay, Biñan, Cabuyao, Calauan, Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Liliw, Los Baños, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Nagcarlan, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Rizal, San Pedro, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Maria, Siniloan and Victoria.

Heritage Houses Still Exist in Laguna

Heritage houses in Pila

Heritage houses of prominent families are a common sight in Laguna, most especially in the quaint town of Pila where ancestral homes with Spanish and American architectural designs still stand. Pila can be likened to Vigan, declared by UNESCO as a heritage site in Ilocos Sur.
Many period movies have been shot in Pila.

Laguna, Bulwark of Christianity

San Pedro de Alcantara Church

Many Filipino families go to Laguna for their Lenten Visita Iglesia. Most of the towns still have churches with well-preserved Baroque architectural designs. San Pedro de Alcantara Church in Pakil is one of the most beautiful old churches, and was selected to be featured in "Living Asia". Its antique structure stands magnificent amid Laguna's mountain range and developing town.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A not-so-far away paradise!
Cons:Panoramic Ricefields are threatened by industrialization & rising population
In a nutshell:Eclectic blend of the old & new, of natural & manmade resources

Intro Updated Jun 29, 2009
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Nemorino Apr 6, 2013 at 9:38 AM

I enjoyed reading your enthusiastic and informative tips and travelogues about your home province.
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  cyndymc Apr 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM
  
  Thank you very much for the positive feedback, Don. I'm honored and happy to have gotten your attention to the unique beauty of our home province and people ;)
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mircaskirca Jan 16, 2013 at 6:29 AM

enjoyed reading your travelogues as well! the underground cemetery seems to be really unique!
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  cyndymc Jan 17, 2013 at 1:26 AM
  
  Willy and I will bring you there ;)
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mircaskirca Jan 16, 2013 at 6:23 AM

what a fantastic page Cyndy! loved your restaurants and local customs tips! I did not know that lanzones also grow in Laguna. when is the season? after reading your tips I want to visit Laguna even more :)
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  cyndymc Jan 16, 2013 at 6:29 AM
  
  Hi, Mira. I'd be happy to bring you around when you come this March. Lanzones season in Laguna is July to November.
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balhannah Nov 25, 2011 at 2:25 PM

What an interesting page you have made! I really enjoyed reading about the local custom's. Great page!
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hunterV Aug 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM

Hello, Cundy! I see there are lots of wonderful places and interesting customs there!~ Thanx for sharing!~
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Aitana Jan 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM

Happy birthday Cindy. Thanks for a nice page on Laguna.
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machomikemd Nov 19, 2010 at 1:39 AM

I love your prvince of laguna tips!!! their the best! sorry for the late reply, been busy updating my chicago, new york and boston pages :-(
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hopang Jun 1, 2010 at 3:18 AM

Excellent overview and insight into your home province. Province of Laguna certainly looks wonderful to visit and explore with its beautiful riverside. Harvest of Laguna festival seems to be an interesting attraction. ~ho & pang
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felidel Aug 22, 2009 at 10:58 PM

Hi, Cyndy! Your Laguna pictures are very inviting:D Can I tag along when you go back to Nagcarlan?
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Arkeolog Mar 30, 2009 at 7:53 AM

Hi Cyndy, Great place! I liked your tips too. all the best.