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Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines
Paete, Laguna
Paete is popularly known as "Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines"
The town, is located at the north-eastern part of Laguna, along the shores of picturesque Laguna de Bay. It was founded in 1580 by Spanish friars Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa of the Franciscan Order. It is believed that the earliest inhabitants were of Malay lineage, coming all the way from Borneo in their swift and sturdy boats called "Balangay".
Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines: About
How to get There
​From Lucena and Lucban, Quezon: there are jeepneys plying the route Lucena to Sta. Cruz that pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisina. Jumbo jeeps that go to Lucban, Quezon terminal at Pagsanjan town plaza. In Pagsanjan, transfer to a jeep with Paete or Siniloan signboards
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Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines: About
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