Laguna Bucket List: 5 Must-Visit Places

By: lagunahotspring
October 20, 2020
10:52 am

“He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.” – Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Did you know that traveling improves the quality of your life? Travelling relieves stress and boosts mental health. It also improves communication skills since you need to talk to strangers and broaden your horizons. Here in the Philippines, Laguna is one of the top destinations for travelers. One of the well-known provinces in the Philippines is Laguna. Laguna is rich in culture and history. In fact, it is the hometown of our National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

Where to go in Laguna? Well, you are on the right page as we listed down 10 places you must visit in Laguna.

Laguna Hot Spring - Pansol, Calamba, Laguna

Pansol laguna is the Hot Sporing Capital of the Philippines. Historical accounts dating back to the early years of Spanish colonial rule have already mentioned the hot baths in the area, which is not unusual given that nearby Mount Makiling is actually a dormant volcano based on the article published by ABS-CBN. There are over 900 resorts in Laguna, there is a perfect hot spring resort for you.

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Rizal Shrine - Jp Rizal St, Calamba, 4027 Laguna

The Rizal Shrine in Calamba is the famous birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal. Most folks also call it Museo ni José Rizal Calamba. It is one of the most traveled historical sites in Laguna. The average number of tourists who visit the Rizal Shrine is 270,000 annually.

The historic Museo ni Jose Rizal Calamba has six galleries featuring the stages of Rizal’s life, from his education to his travel abroad.

Gallery 1: Kaliwanagan (Rizal’s family and childhood in Calamba)

Gallery 2: Kapaligiran (agricultural town of Calamba and its environs)

Gallery 3: Karunungan (Rizal’s formal schooling at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila and Universidad de Santo Tomas)

Gallery 4: Bahay-na-Bato provides (a glimpse into the Rizal home, its furniture, and furnishings)

Gallery 5: Unang Paglalakbay sa Europa (Rizal’s initial journey to Europe (1882-1887), his studies in Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; and Heidelberg, Germany, and the writing of his seminal novel, Noli me Tangere)

Gallery 6: Pangalawang Paglalakbay sa Europa (Rizal’s second sojourn to Europe (1888- 1892) focusing on his propaganda activities, his second novel El Filibusterismo and other political writings until his return to Manila in June 1892.)

Paete Town - National Hwy, Paete, Laguna

Paete is known for being an artistic town, especially in sculpting tradition. You will be amazed by their skilled artisans and woodcarvings; from life-size statues to miniature sculptures and decorations.

You can visit Angel’s Handicraft store located at Queseda St, Paete, Laguna. They sell a variety of religious hand-carved figurines. They also do have carvings of traditional Pinoy habits like fishing, playing luksong tinik, and climbing the palo sebo. There are more stores in Paete that will remind you of our rich history.

Enchanted Kingdom - RSBS Boulevard San Lorenzo South, Sta. Rosa, 4026 Laguna

Are you familiar with Disney Land? Here in Laguna, we have a similar theme park which is the Enchanted Kingdom, this is the place where the magic stays with you.

This magical theme park has 28 rides and attractions. If you are a risk-taker, its time to face your fears with their extreme rides. But one of the reasons why many travelers visit the Enchanted Kingdom is because of its aesthetic. From tiles to roofs, Enchanted Kingdom was carefully crafted to bring this magic to its visitors.

Nuvali Magical Field Of Lights - Nuvali Boulevard, Don Jose, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Nuvali Magical Field of LIght is a new attraction in Sta. Rosa Laguna. Nuvali's Magical Field of Lights has 5,000 pieces of tulip bud lights that change in color. There are also laser lights that seem to sweep across space from different directions while a thousand tube lights line the perimeter. And guess what, all of these light attraction in Nuvali is free!

Those LED lights are made of re-usable materials, which will be used for other light displays. By this, Nuvali can keep environmental sustainability. The community is built with green design and technology like solar panels and piping for recycling water.

Conclusion

Laguna is a prosperous province in the Philippines, especially when it comes to tourist attractions. Laguna is not just a notable historical place, but also a modern destination for travelers. One of the most favorite activities in Laguna is the hot spring bathing. There are a lot of hot spring resorts in Laguna that will suit your budget and needs.