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San Pablo is the Philippines' only City of Seven Lakes — seven volcanic craters filled with spring water, scattered across one city. Start with the complete overview, then go deep on the lake that fits your trip: Sampaloc for an easy city walk, Pandin for the famous bamboo-raft lunch, Yambo for quiet, and the four lesser-known lakes for the full circuit.

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The Seven Lakes of San Pablo: A Complete Guide

Guide to the Seven Lakes of San Pablo, Laguna: Sampaloc, Pandin, Yambo, Bunot, Calibato, Palakpakin, and Mohicap. What each lake o…

Updated July 2026
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Sampaloc Lake: San Pablo's Front Yard

Sampaloc Lake is the largest of San Pablo's seven crater lakes, ringed by a walkable esplanade beside the city plaza. Here's what …

Updated July 2026
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Pandin Lake: The Bamboo Raft Lunch Worth Traveling For

Pandin Lake in San Pablo, Laguna offers a 2-hour bamboo raft experience with a Filipino lunch cooked by a local women's cooperativ…

Updated July 2026
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Yambo Lake: The Quiet Twin

Yambo Lake sits ridge-to-ridge with Pandin Lake in San Pablo, Laguna. How to trek there from Pandin, what to expect, and why it's …

Updated July 2026
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The Four Quiet Lakes: Bunot, Calibato, Palakpakin & Mohicap

The four least-visited of San Pablo's Seven Lakes — Bunot, Calibato, Palakpakin, and Mohicap. What each is like, how to reach them…

Updated July 2026
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Mt. Mabilog: The Little Summit Above the Twin Lakes

Mt. Mabilog is the beginner-friendly hill between Pandin and Yambo lakes — a 1–2 hour hike to a grassy summit with views of the tw…

Updated July 2026