Located in the Calabarzon region of Luzon and southeast of Metro Manila, Laguna offers a rich history, breathtaking nature, and endless fun for tourists and locals alike. It is the hearthstone of the popular Pagsanjan Falls, Paete woodcarvings, the University of the Philippines Los Baños campus, hot springs around Mount Makiling, and many other amazing things.
It is only a short drive from Manila. You can take a Sedan rental and drive a few hours with your family for a restful and relaxing weekend. If you are planning to visit Laguna anytime soon, here are five tourist attractions that you should not miss.
Mount Banahaw
To wrap up your amazing stay in the Philippines, a sojourn to Mount Banahaw, located in Kinabuhayan, Dolores, for some quiet, peaceful, and relaxing time of contemplation. Along the way, you will pass by Bangkong Kahoy Valley, the gateway towards Mount Banahaw, where you will meet very accommodating and warm villagers.
From the mountain, you can visit the Honesty Bar, a store that sells fresh vegetables and fruits, together with a peculiar liquor called Raspberry Lambanog. Other amazing things to do there include horseback riding, zip lining, and of course, walking on the hanging bridge.
Pagsanjan Falls
This breathtaking three-drop 91-meter waterfall is one of the most popular in the Philippines. Visiting this should be on top of anyone’s travel itinerary. You can reach Pagsanjan Falls via a river trip on a dugout canoe, which lasts for at least an hour. But hey, it will surely be worth it.
Enchanted Kingdom
This is a wonderful amusement and theme park that offers excitement to kids and kids at heart. It is located in San Lorenzo Road, Santa Rosa. The Enchanted Kingdom, along with its Disneyland vibe, will make any adult feel as if you are a kid again.
It offers thrilling rides, colorful fireworks, delicious foods, target shooting games, sports games, and a whole lot of other fun stuff. It is the perfect place for best friends, lovers, or families to hang out. You will never run out of things to do in the Enchanted Kingdom, so grab your tickets now.
Lake Pandin
If you love being surrounded by nature, then hurry up and travel your way to San Pablo City, where the beautiful Lake Pandin awaits you. In here, you will have a relaxing and calm day, perfect for fishing, picnic, biking, and even swimming. This is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Fun Farm at Santa Elena
A road trip going to the Fun Farm at Santa Elena, situated in Barrio Malitlit, Santa Rosa, will be one exciting experience for you and your family. Make sure you pack your foods and drinks, so you will not get hungry while feeding the animals there.
You can also do fishing, boating, horseback riding, and other fun activities. This place offers everything that will make your family trip memorable.
There is no doubt about it. Laguna is indeed one of the must-see places in the Philippines that everyone should add to their list of travel destinations.
