More Than Just Seven Lakes

 An aunt of mine once said, “When travelling, one must not look at the flaws of the town you are visiting. Rather, look at the abundant natural wealth of that town and focus on its possible improvements.”

My first impression of the city of San Pablo was not that pleasant. When we got to the capital of San Pablo, I thought it looked just like the ordinary communities found in Manila. To be honest, I found it very disorganized and crowded. In my mind, I thought we were just going to waste our time touring a city much like any other cities found in the Metro. However, I humbly retracted these thoughts as I soon realized the beauty and vibrancy that San Pablo had.

Nestled in the southern portion of Laguna, roughly 82 kilometers from Manila, is the city famous for its seven lakes and prominent agricultural livelihood. San Pablo, also known as the “City of Seven Lakes”, is one of the fishing industries of the south. It is also a major industrial center that manufactures products sourced from coconut trees, such as coconut delicacies, preserves, lumber, and coconut cooking oil. Apart from these, San Pablo also manufactures stainless cutleries, processed meat products, and steel exteriors for jeepneys.

In terms of their tourism, San Pablo has yet to improve and develop its eco-tourism. Thanks to the efforts of some private homeowners of the city, San Pablo is gradually being known as a prime tourist destination. There is no doubt that San Pablo has a lot to offer the public. Not only is it rich in agriculture, but it has abundant natural and historical wealth as well. Tourists can take the Viaje del Sol tour and treat themselves to the different natural attractions, sumptuous cuisines, and educational historical sites of San Pablo.

Going to San Pablo is easy. There are several buses which travel from Manila to San Pablo, Laguna. You could go to the terminals in Cubao or Buendia and take a bus, such as JAC, JAM and Lucena Lines, going to Laguna. Depending on traffic, the trip takes about an hour or two.