Top things to do in Laguna

Laguna is a province just southeast of Manila in the Calabarzon region (or Region IV-A). Endowed with numerous mineral hot and cold springs, majestic waterfalls, and protected forest areas teeming with a great diversity of flora and fauna, the province is a cluster of destinations for eco-tourism, wellness visits, and leisure activities. The region is also well-known for its Spanish colonial-era art of embroidery and woodcarving.

Tayak Nature, Adventure and Wildlife (TANAW) Park

Tayak Hill has been a key attraction for tourists to the region. It is situated in Rizal right beside Mount San Cristobal (a dormant volcano) and dubbed as ‘The Biker’s Heaven of Laguna’, frequented by bikers and pilgrims alike.

Nuvali Evoliving Shopping

Nuvali is both a lifestyle and cultural centre that celebrates local architecture, artistry, and design. With 400 stores that comprise retail, dining and entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion segments, the destination offers a relaxed and leisurely shopping experience.

Enchanted Kingdom

Enchanted Kingdom is the first theme park in the Philippines. It offers world-class rides, spellbinding entertainment, delectable food delights, and a variety of unique souvenir items for all ages. Visitors to the park can enjoy the fascinating sights and sounds of seven themed zones and experience exciting events and amazing attractions.

AGILA: The EKsperience is the first and only flying theatre in the Philippines, at the Enchanted Kingdom. It is an exhilarating multi-sensory adventure that takes park entertainment to incredible heights. Visitors can be part of the magical virtual experience as AGILA: The EKsperience takes them on a thrilling journey across the Philippines’ majestic mountains, breathtaking beaches and incredible islands, right in the comfort of their own seat!

 

Mount Makiling Forest Reserve

Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR), the 33rd ASEAN Heritage Park, is home to at least 2,038 different species of flowering plants. Endemic species not found anywhere else in the world have thrived here due to favourable soil and climate. MMFR spans a total of 4,244 hectares and offers several outdoor recreation spots. It comprises the Makiling Botanic Gardens; Flatrocks, one of the most frequented places in MFR by visitors; mudsprings, formed due to Mount Makiling’s volcanic history; and Mariang Makiling Trail, an eight-kilometre trek towards Mount Makiling’s Peak II.

Pagsanjan Falls

Skilled and accredited boatmen will take visitors on a scenic boat ride on Magdapio River in order to reach the main falls—the famous Pagsanjan Falls. Here, it is also possible to rent a banca or small boat to go to the falls or ‘shoot the rapids’. Visitors are in for the thrill of a lifetime as the expert boatmen manoeuver the boat skilfully through turbulent waters.

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