TOP PICKS: 14 Churches in Laguna to Visit for Visita Iglesia

During holy week, the Catholic faithful perform religious activities such as going on pilgrimages to various miraculous churches for prayer and reflections. One of the most visited during Lenten Season is the historical province of Laguna because of its old and gorgeous churches. This holy week, go on a road trip to Laguna and pay each of these churches a visit for your Lenten Visita Iglesia and station of the cross.

Here are some churches to visit if you want to do a Visita Iglesia in Laguna:

1. Saint Paul the First Hermit Cathedral in San Pablo

Address: M. Paulino St. San Pablo City, San Pablo, Laguna
Website: http://www.dioceseofsanpablo.com
Contact Number: (049) 562-1039

2. St. Agustine Church in Bay

Address: J. Rizal Ave. Poblacion, Bay Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 536-0275

3. Saint Anthony de Padua Church in Pila

"Diocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua"
Address: Mabini St, Pila Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 559-5065 / 559-5078
Related Post: Weekend in Pila, “A Town Declared a National Historical Landmark”

4. Immaculate Conception Church in Sta Cruz

Address: P. Guevarra Avenue, Santa Cruz, Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 808-1041

5. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pagsanjan

Address: National Highway, Poblacion Pagsanjan, Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 501-4121
Related Post: Pagsanjan Falls

6. Saint Mary Magdalene Church in Magdalena

Address: Poblacion, Magdalena Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 503-0658
Related Post: River Rafting and Water Tubing Adventure in Magdalena

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7. Saint John the Baptist Church in Liliw

Address: Barangay Poblacion, Liliw, Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 563-3511

8. Saint Bartholomew the Apostle Church in Nagcarlan

Address: Rizal St. Nagcarlan Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 563-1006

9. Saint Gregory the Great Church in Majayjay

"A National Cultural Treasure"
Address: F. Blumentritt St., Poblacion, Majayjay Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 573-6305

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10. Parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Cavinti

Address: Jose P. Rizal Street, Barangay Poblacion, Cavinti Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 256-2094

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11. Saint Sebastian the Martyr Parish Church in Lumban

Address: Poblacion, Lumban Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 501-4601

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12. Saint John the Baptist Parish in Kalayaan

Address: Longos, Kalayaan Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 802-0110

13. Saint James the Apostle Church in Paete

Address: Quesada St. cor Almeda St. Paete, Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 557-0114

14. San Pedro de Alcantara Parish in Pakil

"Diocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba"
Address: Tavera Street cor. TBR Pakil, Laguna
Contact Number: (049) 557-0211

Don't miss the equally beautiful Saint John the Baptist Church in Calamba, Saint Polycarp Parish Church in Cabuyao, Santa Rosa de Lima Parish Church in Santa Rosa, San Isidro Labrador Church in Calauan, Nuestra Senora de Candelaria Church in Mabitac and other churches in Laguna.

This list of churches can serve as your guide in planning a Visita Iglesia in Laguna this Lenten Season.

Suggested Visita Iglesia Route

If you're coming from southern Metro Manila, take South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and start your Visita Iglesia in San Pablo, then go to Bay via Calauan, then proceed to Pila, Sta. Cruz and Pagsanjan. Go back to Sta. Cruz and take San Luis Road going to the town of Magdalena, from there proceed to Liliw via the Liliw-Magdalena Road. Next is Nagcarlan then proceed to Majayjay, Cavinti, Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, and lastly, Pakil. Go back to Manila via the Manila East Road passing through the province of Rizal.

If you're coming from Quezon City and northern cities or provinces north of Manila, take the reverse route starting from Pakil Church and end at San Pablo Church. Take South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) going back to Manila.

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Top Things to Do in Laguna, Tourist Spots and Attractions

Here are some of my suggested activities that you could do and tourist spots to visit while in Laguna. Click the links below for more details.

Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa Get as much as 20% discount on tickets and enjoy unlimited rides and loads of fun at Enchanted Kingdom! DETAILS HERE!	Mountain Lake Resort Enjoy as much as 65% off on day access pass and have a quick retreat from the busy city life and visit Mountain Lake Resort in Laguna! DETAILS HERE!
Splash Island Water Park Get up to 35% discount on admission ticket at Splash Island, the biggest water park in Laguna! DETAILS HERE!	Villa Escudero Go on a quick weekend getaway at this farm resort and experience the allure of Filipino country life at Villa Escudero! DETAILS HERE!
Caliraya Resort Day Pass Enjoy the resort’s exciting amenities including 3 swimming pools, wave pool, obstacle courses, giant earthball game, and many more! DETAILS HERE!	Pagsanjan Falls Get away from the hustle and bustle of Manila and visit the magnificent Pagsanjan Falls! DETAILS HERE!

Other Things to do and Tourist Spots in Laguna

• Vonwelt Nature Farm Resort Experience
• Pagsanjan Falls Adventure
• Whitewater Rafting and Water Tubing in Magdalena
• Exploring Pila Laguna, "A National Historical Landmark"
• More things to do and Laguna Tourist Spots - HERE

Hotels and Resorts in Laguna

If you're planning to stay for a night or two in Cavite, check out the wide array of hotels and resorts in Laguna. Just enter your destination or name of hotel, check-in and check-out dates, number room and guests, and click SEARCH!

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