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1.
Boy Scouts of the Philippines Camp, UP Los Baños
The BSP grounds are ideal camping areas. The Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts of the Philippines usually conduct their jamborees and other
activities in this campsite.
2.
Valesol Haven, U.P. Los Baños
This half-hectare farm is abloom with cattleyas, dendrobiums, vandas,
“waling-walings”, anthuriums and other various species
of colorful flowers in varying stages of growth. Its owner, Mr.
Carlos Lazaro, also provides lectures on orchid and anthurium propagation.
3.
Lake Caliraya, Lumban & Cavinti
One of the most prominent man-made attractions in the provinces
stretching from Lumban to Cavinti, Lake Caliraya is actually a large
reservoir built in 1943 to supply water to the Caliraya Hydroelectric
Plant. As the dams were constructed, entrepreneurs with foresight
created two adjacent communities, which were envision being ecological
communities, where one can enjoy the beauty and richness unspoiled
nature. The results were man-made mountain, lakes complete with
coves and sand bars – Lake Caliraya and Sierra Lakes.
The
waters of the lake measuring about 50 meters at its deepest, and
the strong mountain breeze that blows from the Sierra Madre Mountain
Ranges and the distant Mt. Banahaw, make Lake Caliraya an ideal
place for aqua sports such as boating, wind surfing and water-skiing.
The lake is also excellent for sailing and game fishing. A boat
trip around the lake would take approximately four hours. There
are tourist establishments in the area that provide accommodation
and sports facilities to tourists. Stretching from Lumban to Cavinti,
Lake Caliraya is actually a large reservoir.
4.
Hot Spring Resorts, Los Baños & Calamba
Resorts Accredited by the Department of Tourism, Region IV
* Batu-Bato Mountain Resort; Pansol, Calamba City; Tel (049) 545–1777
/ 545–4260
* Borlaza Hombrebueno Resort; Pagaypay Valley, Gate II, Liliw, Laguna;
Tel (02) 896–9054
* City Of Springs / Splash Mountain, Bo. Lalakay, Los Baños,
Laguna; Tel (049) 249–4396;
* Crystal Springs Waterworld, Inc.; Km. 57, Calamba City; Tel (02)
896–1318
* Doña Jovita Garden Resort; Km. 57, Nat’l. Hi-way,
Bagong Kalsada, Calamba City; Tel (049) 545–3740
* Hidden Valley Spring Resort; Calauan, Laguna; Tel (02) 818–4034
* Jonel Spring Resort; Bagong Kalsada, National Hi-way, Calamba
City; Tel (049) 410–2292
* La Corona De Pagsanjan Resort; Pinagsanjan, Pagsanjan, Laguna;
Tel (02) 524–2631 / (02) 524–2636
* La Vista Pansol Resort Complex; Pansol, Calamba City; Tel (049)
545–1850
* Lagos Del Sol Resort; Lake Caliraya, Cavinti, Laguna; (02) 305–9001
* Le Bea Resort, Corp.; Shangrila Village, Bagong Kalsada, Calamba
City; (02) 890–8444 / 895–5541
* Monte Vista Resort Hotel & Restaurant; Pansol, Calamba City;
Tel (049) 545–1259
* R & R Resort; Km. 55, Pansol, Calamba City; Tel (049) 545–2952
* Royal Palm Leisure Park; Brgy. Puypuy, Bay, Laguna; Tel (02) 533–0693
* Villa Escudero Plantation & Resort Inc.; Villa Escudero, San
Pablo City; Tel (02) 521–0830
5.
Enchanted Kingdom, Santa Rosa
Enchanted Kingdom is the country’s first authentic theme park.
It offers an awesome variety of rides and games. Take a trip to
the Jungle Outpost, go to outerspace in Spaceport or go back in
time in Midway Boardwalk or try the newest ride in Portabello, the
Rio Grande, designed after the famous commercial port in Panama
– just some of the enchantments waiting for you here.
6.
Barong Makers, Lumban
The intricate art of barong embroidery’s, indeed, made a name
for the skillful artistic women of Lumban. In this rustic town,
hand-embroidered barong is an art passed on from generation to generation.
The price of a barong depends on the design and quality of cloth.
The more intricate designs on jusi (a kind of fabric) are more expensive
that the ones made on santana (another kind of fabric). Barong makers
and shops proliferate in this town.
7.
Paete’s Woodcarving, Paete
There is a proliferation of woodcarving ranging from small to large
scale. Practically all the town folks are involved in this business,
either as factory workers or owners – a tradition that has
been passed on from generation. The artistic ingenuity of Paete
reputedly dates back to the pre-Spanish period, during which, the
artists created mostly religious articles.
Skillful
artisans patiently fashion lanite, amlang, kamagong, lauan, acacia
and santol wood into world-class miniature décor items. The
old creations of Paete are among the most valued antiques today.
At present, Paete’s artists carve not only religious figures
but also genre masterpieces, furniture and just about anything imaginable.
The hard work that each Paete artist devotes to his craft indeed
puts meaning to the words “made in Paete”. |
