LILIW
"The Footwear Capital of Laguna"
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At the southern extremity of the province of Laguna lies this sleepy yet a promising town - LILIW. The road to the town of Liliw is quite a treat as it is a long one which makes travelers think you are leading to nowhere. Along the journey, the scenic view of the rural countryside of Laguna is a sight to behold sans the long and winding concrete pavements of the road.
Liliw sits at the foot of the famous Mount Banahaw, making the agricultural landscape a complementary backdrop of its quaint and mysterious streets. It is said that whatever time of the day, the warm community boasts of oscillating and vibrant street scenes.
For a day, Liliw can make you discover a lot of things and be at awe with the picturesque landscape it offers.
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Source: http://www.lakwatserongtsinelas.com/2013/05/liliw-laguna.html
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Photos: credit to owners
Neighboring Towns of Liliw
MAJAYJAY, LAGUNA
Taytay Falls
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This 10-15 meters high waterfalls is located along the Dalitiwan River in Brgy. Taytay, Majayjay, Laguna. It has clear and cool water that falls in 1,000 sq. m. river channel area. Its surrounding is vegetated with various wild plants and trees. A natural Falls with irrigation on its 2km. pathway and cliff on the right portion. Cold spring water flows freely from Mt. Banahaw. The site, which is about 8.0 kms. Away from the Majayjay town proper, could be reached via motor vehicles and through hiking about a few hundred meters by way of a nature trail.
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NAGCARLAN, LAGUNA
Underground Cemetery
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Built in 18th Century by the Franciscan Missionaries, located in Nagcarlan. The Underground Cemetery is a circular wall structure. The intricately designed wrought iron-gate to the red-tiled walk crosses the grounds leading straight to the opposite side, where an altar-like structure is located. The tombstones are embedded on the brick walls of the cemetery. At the crypt of the cemetery, according to history, is where the Katipuneros plotted against Spanish rule.
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Source: http://www.laguna.gov.ph
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LUCBAN, QUEZON
Kamay ni Hesus
is home to one of the country’s famous healing priests Fr. Joseph “Joey” Ayala Faller. Tourists and locals alike flock to the Kamay Hesus Chapel for healing masses presided over by Fr. Joey every Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
The shrine is also popular for housing a 50-foot statue of Jesus Christ that stands on top of a small hill. To get there, you have to climb 310 steps, and to exit requires going down another 287 steps. It is believed that pilgrims climb the steps to pray for miracles and thank for blessings.
Climbing and going down the grotto is quite difficult, especially if done under the scorching heat of the sun – so better bring an umbrella and a bottle of water.
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Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/349458
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Photos: credit to owners
