#ExploreLaguna
Laguna Laguna , officially known as the Province of Laguna is a province in the Philippines , located in the Calabarzon Region in Luzon . Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is situated southeast of Metro Manila , south of the province of Rizal , west of Quezon , north of Batangas and east of Cavite . Laguna hugs the southern shores of Laguna de Bay , the largest lake in the country. It is one of the most progressive, historical and cultural provinces in the Philippines . Laguna is notable as the birthplace of Jose Rizal , the country's national hero. It is also famous for attractions like Pagsanjan Falls , the University of the Philippines Los Baños campus, the hot spring resorts of Los Baños and Calamba on the slopes of Mount Makiling , Pila historic town plaza, Taytay Falls in Majayjay , the wood carvings and papier-mâché created by the people of Paeté , the annual Sampaguita Festival in San Pedr