Laguna is one of the go-to weekend destinations in the Philippines thanks to its breathtaking bodies of water and natural resources. But it is also rapidly becoming a real estate hot spot. It has lots of land ideal for property development and is very near to Metro Manila and other key provinces such as Batangas and Cavite.
There’s more to this gorgeous province than meets the eye. Here are some of the things that you may not know about the great province of Laguna.
Laguna Has A Rich History
Laguna was founded on July 28, 1571. It’s now more than 400 years old. The original name of the province is “La Laguna” but it was changed to “Laguna” during the US occupation of the country. Historically, Laguna is famous for being the home of national hero, Jose Rizal. The Rizal Shrine is located in Calamba and features a reproduction of the two-storey childhood house of the famed hero.
Laguna Is The “Resort Capital of the Philippines”
There’s no denying that Laguna is a popular tourist destination, but did you know the province has more than 700 hot springs resorts in the areas of Calamba and Los Banos? Aside from hot springs, Laguna is also famous for the supposedly enchanted Mt. Makiling and the iconic Pagsanjan Falls where the final scenes of the Hollywood movie Apocalypse Now was shot.
Laguna Is A Booming Market In Real Estate
With overpopulation and horrendous traffic in Metro Manila, many people are now thinking of moving back to nearby provinces. Laguna is fast becoming a real estate hot spot thanks to its short distance from the city and vast land available for quality developments. Suburban parks such as Nuvali and Eton City in Sta. Rosa Laguna are fast becoming popular among homebuyers with its combination of suburban living and fast paced work life proving to be a perfect balance.
Laguna Is Now A Promising Tech Land
Laguna is now one of the most important business location in the south. Aside from the variety of car manufacturers that can be found in the province, it’s home to many BPO and IT centered companies.
Laguna Has Many Infrastructure Projects Coming Up
With its growing economy and population, expect Laguna to be busy with a number of infrastructure projects coming up. First, there’s the widening of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), a major road that connects Laguna to Metro Manila. There’s also the PNR South Commuter, a 72-kilometer line that will connect Manila and Los Banos, Laguna. Meanwhile, the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road promises to connect both the south and the north making it easier for people who live in Laguna to travel to provinces in the north.
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