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drunkenmaster4 Says: The legendary, Mt. Makiling, one of the most, if not the most famous mountain in Luzon, has inspired a number of poets, writers and lyricist for a long time. It is a perfect hiking destination near Manila especially for beginners because trails are from easy to moderate...
moymoydtraveller Says: This activity is suitable for travellers who are seeking adventure and loves nature. The trail is very much established there is actually asphalt laid, if you have a mountain bike you can use it, recommended for trail riding and has a magnificent view every where
See A Grand View From Tanghalang Maria Makiling
cyndymc Says: The Tanghalang Maria Makiling is an open-air theater /auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,800, including the concrete bleacher seats outside the theater. It is very ideal for concerts and conventions, but since it was a brainchild of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, it...
Swimming & Picnic At Pook Ni Maria Makiling
cyndymc Says: Since we were in the area anyway, we thought of checking out Pook ni Maria Makiling. Going up the mountain sides of Mt. Makiling, we were so refreshed by the lush greenery and exotic flowers. No doubt, Makiling's cool and refreshing rainforest is a welcome respite from the...
Explore Makiling Forest Reserve
cyndymc Says: Exploring Makiling Forest Reserve is such a gratifying experience, making you feel assured that your future generation will still see trees and other precious flora and fauna. It is amazing that even trivial things like tree fungi can look so attractive.
See For Yourself: UPLB's Fertility Tree
cyndymc Says: Much has been talked about UPLB's Fertility Tree. Out of curiousity, we went to see it. It is actually a majestic acacia tree at the end of UPLB's oval field. One can't help but notice it because it stands just on the right front of the Carillon; with an attractive gazebo...
Marvel at The Sight of Crocodile Lake
cyndymc Says: Crocodile Lake is a lake within a lake, located on the edge of Laguna de Bay. Crocodile Lake is actually a crater lake, and is one of the major vents of Mount Makiling. Its mouth leads to the Laguna de Bay.How Crocodile Lake got to be called such can be attributed to two...
Tour & Picnic At The Makiling Botanic Gardens
cyndymc Says: The Makiling Botanic Gardens is a protected sanctuary for flora and fauna, located at the northeastern slope of Mt. Makiling. It is open to the public for a measly entrance fee of P10/person. It is pet-friendly, too so you can bring your dogs for a walk, just be sure to...
Prove/Disprove The Magnetic Hill
cyndymc Says: Since my grandson saw pictures of experiments on the Magnetic Hill, he was so agog about seeing things for himself if it was true that water flowed upwards and the bottle rolled upwards. We brought him there, and we conducted an experiment.The result? I won't give you a...
Meet Pegaraw, New Symbol Of The Filipino
cyndymc Says: I was intrigued by the statue of Pegaraw which was erected infront of the UPLB Main Library so I asked the students what it symbolized. They said the Philippine Pegasus or Pegaraw is considered the new symbol of the hardworking Filipino. The name Pegaraw is derived from...
Max's Restaurant: The House That Fried Chicken Built!
kimberly2000 Says: Max's restaurant is famous in chicken and also in filipino food. So if you want to try some chicken and some filipino food - try this restaurant. Max's Crispy Chicken, Pancit Canton, Tamarind Sour Soup and Kare-kare.
Samaral Seafood Restaurant: The Fresh Seafood
kimberly2000 Says: This is one of my favorite restaurant in Laguna. Aside from good dishes that they are serving, they have great view and I'm very satisfied with the service. So, If you are a Seafood lover you must try this Restaurant . Seafood soup, baked tahong, fried Tilapia and mix...
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Los Baños is basically a "university town." The commercial spots cater to mostly students and locals.
In between school breaks the place to go is LB Square. Here you can find a different array of food (Thai, Japanese, Filipino, Visayan, etc.) and lotsa beer!
Sometime during weekdays live bands perform from 9pm to 11pm.
Dress Code: Come as you are!
Updated Mar 25, 2007
Address: Lopez Avenue
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If going to Los Baños from Manila you have two choices: from terminals of JAM at Buendia Avenue or Cubao.
Take the bus going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Tickets cost Php96 one way. Depending on how heavy the trafficis, average travel time is 2hours.
After leaving the terminal, the bus will ply the southern luzon expressway, then exit at Canlubang, Calamba City. Some passengers will alight here. After another 30minutes, you will be in Los Baños. Have the conductor/driver drop you off at Olivarez Plaza.
Updated Mar 25, 2007
UPLB Seniors' Social Garden: Los Banos Flower & Garden Show
cyndymc Says: If you are a plant lover, don't miss the Los Banos Flower & Garden Show sponsored by the Los Banos Horticulture Society in cooperation with the Dept. of Trade and Industry-Laguna. Venue is always at the UPLB Seniors' Social Garden. The Flower & Garden show is held twice a...
The Original Buko Pie Bakeshop: The Best BuKo Pie
cyndymc Says: Los Banos is known for delicious buko (young coconut) pies. For a long time now, The Original Buko Pie Bakeshop has earned the reputation of being the best among the best. It always has the longest line of buyers, compared to the other buko pie stores along the highway. It...
When queueing up to buy buko pie either at Lety's or the Original, vendors will try to sell you mini buko pies. Well, technically, those are buko pies. But you might think that all Los Baños buko pies taste like that...
Unique Suggestions: Line up early. These are "selling like pancakes," so to speak. :)
Updated Mar 25, 2007
cyndymc Says: My husband was one of the principal sponsors in our nephew's wedding. We were surprised that the venue was at Lina's Orchard, a big garden resort (actually a 1.6 hectare fruit farm with flower gardens as well) very near University of the Philippines in Los Banos. Our...
rmcuesta Says: Get a cheap massage while soaked in a mini pool with natural hot spring with sulfur. I just tried this for the masseurs to have customer. For P100 i got a 20minute hand (arm) massage. This is a local government project of Los Banos to provide employment help the unemployed....
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Hike to the peak of the Legendary Mt. Makiling!
Equipment: Relatively easy, just have comfortable shoes and clothing. During rainy season, limatics (leeches) are a problem so have a bottle of rubbing alcohol handy.
Depending also on the season, hikers are allowed to set up camp (just ask permission from the office at the entrance).
Entrance fee: less than Php20. They also hold a seminar for hikers to keep in mind keeping the mountain and forest clean.
Updated Mar 25, 2007
Address: Mt. Makiling
There Is More To Los Banos Than Hot Springs
Former President Ferdinand Marcos declared Los Banos, a first class municipality as "A Special University Zone", by virtue of Presidential Letter of Instruction No. 883 granted on 15 June 1982. Los...
Los Banos the city of hot spring
We love to visit this city, not only to swimming and enjoying the hot spring or away in Manila. We know that there are something that we can do and enjoy around Los Banos. Like, the "Makiling...
Los Banos is a beautiful place and a first class municipality in the province of Laguna. It is approximately 63 kilometers southeast of the city of Manila. This town is bounded on the south and...
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