Laguna

Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is located southeast of Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. The province got its name from the Spanish word lago, which means lake.

Laguna is notable for being the birthplace of José Rizal, the country's national hero. Laguna is also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan Falls, the wood carvings created by the people of Paete and Pakil, and the hot spring resorts in Los Baños on the slopes of Mt. Makiling.

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Laguna is subdivided into 28 municipalities and 2 cities.

Cities

• Calamba City
• San Pablo City

Municipalities

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 Santa Cruz Santa Maria Santa Rosa Siniloan Victoria

Physical

Laguna lies on the southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. On the southern border of the province are Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw, both extinct volcanoes, but still sources of geothermal energy. Mt. Makiling is popular for the numerous hot spring resorts that are found on its slopes. Pagsanjan Falls, is a popular waterfall that tumbles down a deep gorge in the hills.

The eastern portion of Laguna straddles the southernmost portions of the Sierra Madre mountain range.

Tourist Attractions

Rizal Shrine. The Rizal Shrine is located in Calamba City and features the home of José Rizal.

Pagsanjan Falls. The Pagsanjan Falls used to be called the Magdapio Falls but have become popularly known as the Pagsanjan Falls because the trip starts in Pagsanjan. The falls are actually located upstream in Cavinti, and not in Pagsanjan as many think. The boat ride goes through many rapids before reaching the falls.

Enchanted Kingdom.

History

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