Laguna is 30 kilometers away from Manila and is bounded by the province of Rizal in the north, Batangas in the south, Quezon Province in the east and Cavite in the west. The province was named after "La Laguna" which is Spanish for lagoon. It was officially christened "La Provincia de Laguna de Bai", after Bai (Bay), the largest town along the lake and also the first provincial capital.
Laguna is an amazing fusion of the industrialized urban and the charming beauty of the countryside. It has managed to preserve its natural resources amid the fast pace of modernization. Its booming business economy is well supported by various sectors such as the first-class tourism and service establishments, state-of-the-art telecommunication facilities, infrastructure, support utilities such as water electricity, internationally renowned research and educational institutions, and highly skilled and professional labor force.
The province is blessed with numerous attractions that are visited by thousands of tourists and Filipinos across the country in a single year. It is known as the "Resort Province of the Philippines" since it has a rich resource that flows out 300 million gallons of underground water a day. It is the home of hot springs, lakes and waterfalls like the irresistible Pagsanjan Falls in Pagsanjan and the Lake Caliraya in Cavinti, the refreshing man-made lake. The province also offers historical spots like the St. Gregory Church, San Pedro de Alcantara Church and the 126 stone step Mabitac Church.
Festivals are likewise celebrated in every town of Laguna. The Turumba Festival of Pakil is in fact the longest festival in the country held each year in honor of the Virgin Mary. The celebration starts before Holy Week and goes on for seven months.
To go there, there are two entry points from Manila. One is via the southern route using the South Expressway, passing through San Pedro, Biņan, or Calamba and another is via the northern route passing through Antipolo or Tanay, Rizal.
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