Viaje del Sol

You need not travel far to escape from the heat and noise of the city…. And you don’t need to spend so much money to enjoy this trip in San Pablo, Laguna.

Via del Sol (Way to the Sun) has been getting a lot of attention lately. Travelers rave about the unique experience combination – of being close to nature, good food, relaxation, the slow pace, and homey ambience. We didn’t actually complete all the attractions in the map – because we only have a day and a half, and we wanted a more relaxed pace for this vacation. Action-less nevertheless, we had a great time.

Easy Transpo:
Even if you don’t have a car, San Pablo is still very accessible. JAC Liner in Kamuning along EDSA has buses going to Lucena every hour. Just inform the driver to drop you off at San Pablo Medical Hospital. It’s hard to miss because it is beside a big Chowking fastfood restaurant. You may want to sit in the right side of the bus to easily spot the landmark. In front of the hospital are tricycles that can take you to the resort.

Sulit Stay:
There are a few resorts and hotels in San Pablo, but Casa San Pablo, for me, stands out because of its affordability but quality service, friendly staff, and unique rooms. We availed of the overnight stay with two meals for only Php 1,750 per head.

You may read about my Casa San Pablo review here.

Fun Food Tripping:
For both our Lake Pandin and Casa San Pablo experience, we were served home-style traditional Laguna cooking. You may also try Kusina Salud (owned by Patis Tesoro), or Kinabuhayan Café for a more vegetarian alternative.

Tours and Treats:
The Viaje del Sol map suggests several possible tourist destinations. Due to time constraints, we tried the local cruise at Lake Pandin and spent the rest of our time inside the Casa San Pablo compound.

Click here for my Lake Pandin story

Our budget? only Php 3,000 per person!