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Calamba Laguna Philippines

Perhaps most Filipinos already knew what’s in this place, yeah, it is the home place or birth place of Doctor Jose P. Rizal –the Philippines’ National Hero, A renaissance genius man. He is an artist, a doctor (ophthalmologist), a poet, a publicist, an engineer, a sculptor, a novelist, a teacher, a linguist who could speak 21 languages, and of course a martyr hero. Actually, his ancestral house at Calamba has now become a tourist attraction for those who visit Calamba Laguna Philippines where a memorabilia about him was on display. They call it Rizal Shrine.

Actually, his ancestral home was destroyed during World War II but was restored during the presidency of Elpidio Quirino, which is during 1950s.

However, it was not only Dr.Jose P.Rizal is the known hero that Calamba Laguna have produced, actually, there are still other four National heroes, namely General Paciano Rizal, Teodora Alonzo, General Vicente Lim, and Lt. Geronimo Aclan. Thus,an association have arise,that is the Calamba Association Of Northeastern USA,Inc. base on New York.This Calamba organization have established by the former residents of Calamba Laguna Philippines to promote Calamba Philippines itself and for the welfare and improvement of the lives of Filipinos in line with the heroic deeds of the national heroes which have sprouted from Calamba Laguna in the Philippines.

Anyway, what are other places of interest at Calamba Laguna Philippines aside from its hero’s zone area? At Laguna Philippines there are many resorts and hot springs you could visit, however, we will discuss them at my article Laguna Philippines. Calamba Laguna is only at the footstool of Laguna Philippines’s famous Enchanted Mountain –Mt. Maria Makiling,thus you could tread upon the Mt. Maria Makiling through Calamba Laguna. Moreover, Calamba has rich source of fresh clean water due to Laguna Philippines have many hot springs within its vicinity. Calamba Laguna has also hot springs at Laguna de Bay- the Wonder Island Resort.

Another place of interest at Calamba, is the St. John the Baptist Church. It has a beautiful ambience and most tourists attend mass on it. I remember, when I was a child we attend mass in it after we visit the Rizal Shrine. For it is said that on this church, Dr. Jose P. Rizal was baptized. Furthermore, at the front of Calamba Laguna Municipal Hall, there are a beautiful potted plants and flowers for sale that could awe your site.

Aside from Rizal’s memorial statue at Luneta Park, he has also another memorial statue at Rizal Memorial School at Calamba Laguna.

However, if you want to visit Calamba Laguna Philippines, it is only 53 kilometers away from Manila Philippines and lies at the southern terminal of South Luzon Expressway. And they say it is a gateway to many part of Laguna in the Philippines and to other adjacent cities and regions.

Calamba Laguna is the largest city of Laguna Philippines which largely are migrants from Manila Philippines and Tagalog regions of the Philippines, as well some religious groups and foreign tourists. Thus, it has many real estate businesses within its region.

Dubbed as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines”, ironically, Baguio city Philippines is not similar to Boracay or beach resort rather it is the favorite cooling place of Filipinos during the hot seasons or summer time, thus it has been called. Just like Sagada Philippines, it is also located at the Northern part of Luzon within the center of Cordillera region.

Why it has become the favorite haven for those who love to escape the heat weather during the hot season or summer? Baguio City Philippines is not far away from Sagada Philippines, just like Sagada Baguio Philippines have also cool and fresh climate mixed with greeneries surrounding it that will surely give you a relaxing vacation. However, Baguio city is far bigger than Sagada Philippines and have tricycles and other land transportation in it. However, if you want to scroll down and witness the entire Baguio city by walking, you can. So now let’s take a walk and see the tourist places Baguio Offers us.

The most favorite tourist spot everyone loves either you are a Filipino of a foreigner is the Burnham Park. Burnham Park is surrounded with a lot of colorful flowers that will surely make you feel good. There is also an orchidium and botanical garden within it. After we have swoon to the beauty of this colorful flowers and orchids around, let’s get back into our consciousness and take a boat riding on its man-made lake. This boating activity is enjoyed by tourist who visits it. However, it’s not free to boat, the boat are rented. This man-made lake is situated at the center of the Burnham Park, while the Orchidium or Orchidarium is located at the western part of the park as well as the Children’ park. There is also a Grand Stand (Melvin Jones) and football field on it located at the eastern part. There is also a bike rental on it if you like to bike around the park instead of walking around.

Another popular tourist destination in Baguio city Philippines is the Camp John Hay. Camp John Hay is known for its golf course and beautiful houses and dining establishments and hotels. You could even own a cottage house for if you have the money to afford so that you will have a Baguio experience all your time. For it is really a good and perfect place to reside on it because of its quiet, refreshing and relaxing ambience.

Another tourist destination is the Mines View Park wherein you could view the mountain ranges in Baguio. Another one tourist spot is the Wright Park which is sometimes called the Ride Park. For in it you could do horseback rides. Moreover within it is a long stairway with pool of water going to the so called Pool of the Pines where you could witness many pine trees there.

There is also another interesting site in Baguio city, the so called Asian Hot Springs located northwest of Baguio. In it you could find thermal springs or hot springs and hanging bridges.