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Town of Pagsanjan,
Shooting the Rapids
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The PAGSANJAN FALLS
The town of Pagsanjan in Laguna is noted for the famous Pagsanjan Falls.
The trip to Pagsanjan Falls is an experience of lifetime – another of nature's treats.
This is an exhilarating two-hour boat ride from Pagsanjan River to the Falls and back.
The multi-colored native canoe is expertly maneuvered against strong currents
through 14 rapids by two seasoned boatmen. Moreover, one can imagine being lost
in the wilderness when the boatmen paddle and lift their canoe at least five times
going up through the gorges and in between the long 400-foot high cliffs of the clear
river. Upon reaching the main falls, one can take a climatic ride on board a crudely-
made bamboo raft to "devils cave" right behind the heavily cascading water of the
Falls.
The return trip is where one experiences the thrill of " shooting the rapids", a
headlong joyride with a smooth and swift guide with the current downriver, splashing
through cool and foamy waters.
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BSP LAGUNA COUNCIL JAMBOREE SITE
This fascinating place is an eight-hectare land area located more or less five
kilometers from Pagsanjan town proper. This scenic, rustic place is surrounded with
pristine hills and bounded by the clear Balanac River. It has crystal clear supply of
spring water which is potable drinking water. It has the largest covered court in
Laguna which serves as a multi-purpose venue for activities. Soon, an Olympic size
swimming pool will be built in the area.
So far, it has served the 2001 BSP Summer Camp, the BSP Training Course
and the 13th Provincial Jamborette.
PUERTA REAL (Town Gate)
This structure is the most strategic and historical landmark of Pagsanjan. This
124 year old town gate was constructed in 1878-1880. It was inaugurated in 1884 by
Don Pedro A. Paterno, and was restored in 1975 by then Mayor Gregorio F. Zaide, an
internationally known historian.
This stone gate recalls the legendary miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the
town's beloved Patroness. In December 8, 1877, terroristic bandits led by Tankad
came to loot and plunder the town, it is said that here they were stopped by a
luminous apparition of a beautiful lady holding aloft a shining sword. To express their
gratitude, the Pagsanjeños erected the ornate stone gate on the very line drawn by
her sword.
ANCESTRAL HOMES
For 170 years (1688-1858), Pagsanjan was the capital of the province of
Laguna. During this long period, the town basked in the magnificent glow of
greatness. Pagsanjan bloomed as the commercial, cultural and learning center of the
province and was called the "Athens of Laguna". Big and grand houses of great
architectural designs were built in the town but were destroyed by the Americans in
World War II. A few of these houses can still be seen in town such as the residences
of the Llamas Family, Rivera, Cordero, and the Ejercito clan. These houses are often
used as location site of both local and international filming.
LAGASLAS PICNIC GROUND
This first and longest of the 16 rapids of the Bumbungan River to the
Pagsanjan Falls offers clean cascading water very ideal for swimming. The stones
and rock formation in the vicinity made the place perfect as a picnic ground. Bathing
in the strong current, you can have a view of amazingly pristine panorama of primeval
forest.
This area is a popular destination for local tourist as well as the frequent site of
location shootings of the movie world.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH
The new church now stands in graceful beauty – a worthy shrine of Our Lady
of Guadalupe. Every Pagsanjeño has every reason in the world to rejoice and render
homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe. By her grace and guidance, Pagsanjan will be
great again.
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