General Information:
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| Laguna was founded in 1571 (435 years old) with total land area of 175,973 hectares. The province is composed of 26 towns and 3 cities with the town of Sta. Cruz as the capital. Population is 1,965,872 million (NSO 2000 survey). |
When to visit:
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| Year round: peak season – summer months from March to early June; it is also ideal to visit from November to February when the temperatures are relatively cool. |
What to wear:
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| Light, comfortable clothing and footwear for touring; hiking shoes/boots and windbreaks for trekking and climbing; bring raingear or umbrellas in the rainy months. |
Accommodations:
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| More than 500 resorts and hotels with lodgings ranging from native huts to cottages to air-conditioned rooms are available. Most establishments offer dining and convention facilities. May have sales offices in Manila but walk-in clients are accepted however reservations are recommended during peak season. |
Dining:
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| Many large restaurants serve local and international cuisine. Fast-food chains abound in commercial areas especially in Los Baños and Calamba. Smaller eateries are everywhere offering tasty meals from home-cooked to exotic. |
Communication:
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| Post offices are situated in every town. IDD, NDD telephone services and internet/email is easily available in the commercial areas. PLDT Direct Dial area code is 049. National and local newspapers are also widely available. |
Banks:
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| Major banks have branches in the more populous towns and currency exchange is possible. Major credit cards are acceptable in the larger establishments. Banking hours: Mon-Fri, 9am to 3pm. |
