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San Pablo traces its history to Rancho San Pablo, a Mexican-era rancho granted to Francisco María Castro in 1823 and reconfirmed to his son Don Víctor Castro, a noted Californio ranchero and politician (pictured), in 1834.
The City of San Pablo, a first-class city in the Province of Laguna, is one of the Philippines ’ oldest cities. It lies in the southern portion of Laguna province. This city is otherwise known as the “City of Seven Lakes” because it has seven lakes – Sampaloc, Palakpakin, Yambo, Bunot, Pandin, Mohikap, and Calibato.
makes it possible for members of the community to learn about the city and how it evolved from its agrarian roots and its beginnings as a Rancho to a city called San Pablo. The Society maintains an archive of historic photos and documents chronicling the history of San Pablo.
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Sampaloc Lake
First up is Sampaloc Lake. Having a circumference of 3.7km and a maximum depth of 27m, the Sampaloc Lake is the largest of the seven lakes of San Pablo You might think cycling around the area is too much but one round will leave you wanting for more! READ: Bato Springs Resort, Laguna: Perfect Summer Getaway Around the lake, you’ll get to see a full view of the lake, fishermen in action, early joggers, fresh fishes for sale, water lilies in full bloom, and some mouthwatering lomi. Afterwards,...
Bunot Lake
After Sampaloc Lake, we decided to rent a tricycle to tour us around the other six remaining for 600 pesos. Our next stop was Bunot Lake since it is the closest to Sampaloc. Having an area of 30 hectares and an average depth of 23m, it is mostly known for its cultured tilapia. READ: Manuel Uy: Beach Camping Before you can get a glimpse of the lake, you have to pass by rows and rows of houses. We later learned that a lot of houses surround the lake. By the time we got there, there was a fisher...
Mohicap Lake
Up next, Mohicap Lake. It is one of my favorite among the seven lakes of San Pablo. It is the smallest among the seven with only an area of 22.89 hectares and an average depth of 21m. Entrance fee is 10 pesos per person. When we were by the entrance of Mohicap Lake, Kuya Alex gave us a warm welcome. Kuya Alex is the OIC and treasurer of the newly established tourism Kalipunan ng mgaMamamayan saLawa ng Mohicap. You can contact him at 09107914591. He gave us a brief background of the different...
First off, if you’re coming from Manila, take a bus heading to Lucena at Alimall, Cubao or Buendia Bus Terminal. The fare is less than 150 pesos, and the ride is 2 to 2.5 hours.Ask the driver to drop you off at San Pablo Medical (or 711 San Pablo Highway). From there, you can take a tricycle to Sampaloc Lake for 40 pesos.Then from Sampaloc lake, hire a tricycle for 600 pesos to tour you to the remaining San Pablo lakes.But if you’re coming from Santo Tomas, Batangas (like us), ride a bus heading to Lucena or a jeep heading to San Pablo. The fare is 35 pesos.Breakdown of expenses: READ: Cheap Resort in Laiya: One Laiya Beach Resort Overall, your 647 pesos can go a long way. Next time you’re feeling stressed or adventurous. Hop on to that bus and visit the seven lakes of San Pablo. Which among the seven lakes of San Pablo would you want to go check out?
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Mirrorless Camera: Fujifilm XT3Lenses: Fujifilm Fujinon kit lens (18-55mm) | Fujinon 35mm f2 | Fujinon 50mm f2Drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2GoPro: GoPro Hero Black 7San Pablo, officially the City of San Pablo (Filipino: Lungsod ng San Pablo), is a 1st class component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 285,348 people.
Feb 7, 2014 · The seven lakes are spread out in the city of San Pablo. They are nestled on depressions created by volcanic activity over the centuries. The lakes are ideal for picnics, hiking, freshwater leisure fishing, camping, and other nature-based activities.
Apr 26, 2024 · Located in the southern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines, San Pablo, Laguna, stands as a captivating blend of historical charm and natural beauty. Historically, San Pablo traces its...
