The
city of San Pablo is one of the oldest cities in the province of
Laguna and it is also known as the “City of Seven Lakes” or the
“Pitong Lawa” because it has 7 lakes surrounding the city -
Sampalok Lake, Bunot Lake, Palakpakin Lake, Muhicap Lake, Yambo Lake,
Pandin Lake and Kalibato Lake.
One
of the pristine paradise of San Pablo City called Pandin Lake is just
3-4 hours away from Manila. This is most likely the tourist spot
among the seven lakes for its El-Nido like landscape. This is a
perfect day trip getaway for families, partners, and friends who
wants to unwind and relax from their busy day schedule.
Last
October 2016, we went to Pandin Lake in San Pablo for a day tour.
Traveling to
San Pablo, Laguna is almost 3-4 hours when you travel by bus. If
you're from Manila, ride
a Jac Liner or any bus bound to Lucena in Buendia/Kamias Bus
Terminals. You can drop off at SM San Pablo then ride a jeepney going
to San Pablo proper. Walk from the final stop inside the public
market to 7/11 located near the church and ride again another jeepney
going to Ilog and tell the jeepney driver to drop you off at Pandin
Lake. You will notice a sign board indicating PANDIN LAKE on it. Once
you get there, you have to walk around 10-15 minutes down to lake
itself.
Welcome to Pandin Lake
We
booked in advance before we went to Pandin Lake so they can reserve a
slot for the raft when we get there.
This
includes
a
lunch with a certain
fee
around PHP 500 per person good for 2.
Your tour within the lake will only lasts for 2 hour ride and
you will be accompany by two men each raft. Your
food will be served before
you go to the other side of the lake where you can have your lunch
and go swim.
Bamboo Rafts
A
life vest will be provided to each for safety purposes and you can go
swim within the lake. The water is clear and very cold but it's worth
the try for
this is one of the destinations where you can unwind away from the
busy cities.
Aside
from Pandin Lake, you can also visit the Yambo Lake which is on the
other side of the lake where you will only trek for about 5 minutes.
Pandin
and Yambo Lake is said to be the Twin Lakes of San Pablo for
its twin crater that is separated only by a narrow strip of land.
Nature
lover will definitely love Pandin Lake as this is one of the best
place to chill, relax and have fun.
Start
your adventure now.
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out for more information and website launching of islastory.com
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