Lake Caliraya

Welcome to Lake Caliraya, a magnificent expanse of water resting high up in the mountains of Laguna. I invite you to take a deep breath of the cool, crisp air that sweeps across the surface of the lake. …

As we stand near the edge of the descent toward the municipality of Lumban, I want to draw your attention to the massive, imposing metal pipes plunging down the mountainside. These colossal tubes are known as penstocks, and they…

We have now arrived at the expansive shores of Barangay Lewin, offering one of the most breathtaking, unobstructed views of Lake Caliraya. As you step close to the water's edge, notice how the horizon seems to stretch endlessly,…

We now find ourselves standing upon a quiet but significant piece of infrastructure, a concrete bridge that serves as the official boundary line between the municipalities of Lumban and Cavinti. If you look to one side, you will…

Just a short distance from the municipal border, tucked away near the edge of the lake, lies a site of profound historical weight. This is the area of the Japanese Garden. …

We have now arrived at a bustling hub of activity along the shoreline, the main boat launch area that services the Caliraya Recreation Center, widely known to locals and frequent visitors simply as CRC. This spot perfectly…

We now step away from the bustling boat docks and into an area defined by tranquility and a deep connection to the earth. Welcome to the camping grounds, specifically the area surrounding the renowned Eco Saddle Resort and the…

For our final stop before concluding our tour, we have arrived at a quiet, muddy inlet that I like to call the Fisherman’s Cove. While tourists flock to the resorts and boat launches, this unassuming stretch of water is where the…

As our journey around Lake Caliraya comes to an end, let us stand once more looking out over the vast, rippling expanse of water. We have traversed a landscape that is both entirely artificial and profoundly natural. …