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In ancient times, SAN PABLO , in Laguna, was known as Sampalok, a large and prospering hamlet in the town of Bay Laguna where sampaloc (tamarind) trees grew in abundance. It was originally inhabited by Aetas, Dumagats and Muslims who migrated from Mindanao. These days, it is known as the City of Seven Lakes and is a good area for hiking. A five-minute jeepney ride (P15) north of the city lies the largest of the lakes, Lake Sampalok , which you can circumnavigate in a few hours. There are floating restaurants along the shore that serve native freshwater fish such as tilapia, bangus, carp and several species of shrimp. The other lakes all lie to the northeast, between San Pablo proper and Rizal. They are Lake Bunot, Lake Calibato, Lake Yambo, Lake Pandin, Lake Palakpakin and Lake Mohicap. There are plenty of reasonably priced resorts in the area. Choose from Cresta Monte Resort and Countryside Spring Resort in Barangay Santo Angel, Star Lake Resort in Barangay San Buenaventura, Bato Spring in Barangay San Cristobal, and dozens of others. These resorts are on the road south of San Pablo heading towards Tiaong and can be reached by jeepney or bus from Lopez Avenue, San Pablo. Most have their own hot springs. Further down the road to Tiaong is Villa Escudero ($40-60), a former coconut plantation, where you can rent cottages; the price includes all meals. Reservations for Villa Escudero are best made in Manila (tel 560/523 2944). The Tierra De Oro Resort-Hotel ($5-10), on the Maharlika Highway south of San Pablo, has excellent quad cottages and tree houses for six people, set in expansive tropical gardens. From the BLTB terminal in Pasay, Manila, buses leave every hour for San Pablo. There are numerous jeepneys from Los Banos to San Pablo, but only a limited number from Pagsanjan (2hr).
quick trip to san pabloIvy says "to go to San Pablo laguna, Take a bus going to Alaminos and tell the conductor your going to San Pablo laguna. Its a 1 1/2 hours travel from EDSA wether its traffic or not. you will go down the Highway and take a jeep or tricycle to the City proper. Its nice and fun there specially Mardi Gras every January 15 and local town fiesta in every barangay. you will never get bored in San Pablo. "
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