Calamba City, Philippines

Calamba City Description

If you’re thinking of an escapade after the busy working days and wanting to go away from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila, Calamba City is the place to be. With the clean and refreshing ambiance, you would want to spend your weekend in Calamba City.

Calamba has made a great contribution on the Philippine history. Calamba was thrust into the limelight because of its most famous son, Philippine national hero and martyr Dr. Jose Mercado Rizal. Historical attractions in Calamba City can give you the right feel of going back in time.

Calamba is popularly known for its “buko pie” (young coconut pie) and “espasol” (powdered sweet sticky macapuno pastry). These pastries are readily available right in the resorts or to vendors outside the vicinity. One’s excursion is not complete without Calamba’s special buko pies or espasols as a “pasalubong” (bring home treat).

Calamba City Attractions

You would want to experience the panoramic view of Mount Makiling suited for meditation and contemplation. For those who want to do hiking or trekking, it is still a great destination of mystery, excitement and adventure. It is a haven to mountaineers being the only virgin forest in close proximity to Metro Manila. You can start your trek to Mudspring (volcano vent) all the way up to its highest peak called Peak 2.and the therapeutic effect of hot springs resorts, designed with full recreational facilities that help ease body pains taken from weeks of work.

Pagsanjan Falls is where you “shoot” the rapids. The boat ride is about four hours back and forth. If you’re going for more fun and excitement, this falls definitely takes you on a andrenalin rush.

Villa Escudero is where you can have a glimpse of history with their cultural show or you can go sightseeing in nature-filled Hidden Valley. Old churches in Nagcarlan and Majayjay also offers you a spiritual atmosphere or see the skillfull wood carvers of Paete or the beautiful lake at Caliraya.University of the Philippines Los Banos where you can find the Makiling Botanic Gardens. It occupies 300 hectares of forest land and is divided into three: The Arboretum which features a diorama of Philippine Wildlife; the Nursery for different species of local flora; and the Recreational Area with mini waterfalls, creeks, a natural swimming pool, cemented walks and nature trails.

Calamba City Location

Calamba lies at the northern slopes of Mount Makiling, a dormant volcano. The southern terminus of the South Luzon Expressway is in Calamba and this geographic position makes the city a gateway to the southern provinces of Luzon. The highway at the end of the South Luzon Expressway leads east to the other towns of Laguna and south towards the provinces of Batangas and Quezon.