Pagsanjan Falls, also known as Cavinti Falls, is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls is one of the major tourist attractions of the region. The three-drop waterfall is reached by a river trip on dugout canoe, known locally as "Shooting the Rapids", originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan. The falls can also be reached from the top by a short hike from Cavinti.
Inside the Devil's Cave behind the waterfall
Aerial view of Pagsanjan Falls, circa 1940s
Talahib Falls is the first waterfall encountered by boat riders heading to Pagsanjan Falls
The visible and taller third drop
Laguna, officially the Province of Laguna, is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz while its largest city is the City of Calamba 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. As of the 2020 census, the province's total population is 3,382,193. It is the seventh richest province in the country in 2016.
Image: Laguna Provincial Capitol Main Building (P. Guevara Avenue, Santa Cruz, Laguna; 06 28 2023)
Image: Paete Church, Laguna, December 2023 (2)
Image: Raring to go under Pagsanjan falls
Image: Rizal Shrine Calamba
