Places to visit in Pangil, Laguna

Pangil, Laguna is located at the forth district of Laguna province. The town’s name is believed to come from the fang of a wild boar called "Pangil" in our dialect.

Pangil, Laguna has some tourist attractions which engage the eyes of the people to come and to visit it places. As I reminisce and search for some of its tourist attractions, I decided to classify them into three. The historical tourism, the ECO tourism, and the religious tourism.

Historical Tourism

The first classification is the historical tourism which is concerned about some of the historical places in the town of Pangil. Some remarkable events happened in these places or some significant monuments are placed which makes them historical.

Statue of King Carlos III of Spain

Plaza is a cultural place in the town of Pangil wherein the monument of King Carlos III of Spain is placed. It is located at the back part of the Our Lady’s Nativity Church. Most of the children spend most of their time in the plaza to play at the playground or at the vacant space.

Pangil River

Pangil River or also known as “Bambang hari” is one of the historical places in Laguna wherein some people in the past usually fished.  The local folks named the river “Bambang Hari” in honor of King Carlos III of Spain who often would swim in the river when he was still a crown prince.

ECO Tourism

Second, the ECO tourism which is concerned about the environmental conservation in the town of Pangil; Some people find it really interesting and adventurous because of the hiking and trekking activities that they needed to perform in order for them to get into these places.

Ambon-Ambon Falls

Ambon – Ambon Falls or also known as “Piit resort” is one of the famous swimming places in Pangil, Laguna. It has wooden bridge which will lead you to the dam and to the resort proper. The water in the dam continues to flow and most of the people who come to visit the place spent their time in swimming.  If you are not capable to swim in the dam, there is a swimming pool nearby where most of the children spend their time. If you would like to go to the Ambon- Ambon falls, you will need to hike for about thirty minutes.  You will also need to ride on three balsas which are made of bamboos. Once you are already at the Ambon- Ambon falls, you will not regret your chance of being there because of the attractive ambiance of the place.

Buntot Palos

Buntot Palos or also known as the Laguna’s hidden falls is an ideal destination for people who are fond of hiking and trekking. In order for you to get there, you need to perform two to three hours of trekking. Like the Ambon- Ambon falls, it really has a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. The falls has forty meters high and it has a small cave beneath it wherein you can spend some of your time to rest after a long time of swimming.

 

Religious Tourism

Lastly, the religious tourism which is concerned about the different spiritual places in the town of Pangil; Aside from the places, there are some festivals and activities in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her son, Jesus Christ, which catch the eyes of the people. 

Our Lady's Nativity Parish Church

Our Lady's Nativity Parish Church is where most of the Pangilenos hear the Word of God. Its decoration depends on what the occasion is. Most of the tourists visit it because the Virgen de La O and the Santo Nino De La O which was given by King Carlos III are located there.

Bandana Festival

The Bandana Festival is a religious festival that honors the Nuestra Señora de La O and Sto. Niño De La O. It is being celebrated every month of December in the town of Pangil. The highlight of the festival is the street dancing wherein the participants are wearing colorful bandanas.

Santo Nińo De La O

          The ritual locally called “OO” is one of the activities which most of the children partake. It is being done nine days before the Christmas Eve at the Our Lady’s Nativity Parish. The image of Santo Nińo De La O is being danced which is followed by the children in the church aisle.

I hope I have given you  information about my hometown. I expect that you would visit my hometown Pangil, Laguna in order for you to know more about these places.