Pagsanjan

From the sources

“The town attracts visitors wishing to explore its heritage buildings, pray at the parish church dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, or visit nature-related attractions such as Pagsanjan Falls.”

From the sources

“It is known as the tourist capital of Laguna and is the home of the Bangkero Festival held every March.”

“Also known as the “Pagsanjan Bangkero Festival,” this five-day annual celebration is held every April in honor of the town’s patron saint and its skilled local boatmen, known as bangkeros.”

From the sources

“A popular delicacy is natamansi, consisting of candied calamansi, a coin-sized and otherwise sour-tasting citrus fruit used as a condiment, stuffed with coconut jelly.”

From the sources

“A highlight of the celebration is the boat race along the Bumbungan (Balanac) River leading to the famous Pagsanjan Falls, showcasing the expertise and navigation skills of the bangkeros.”

“Pagsanjan (pronounced "pag-san-HAN") is on the junction of a river of the same name and the Bumbungan River, downstream of Pagsanjan Falls.”