Being one of the seven famous
lakes in San Pablo, Laguna, Lake Pandin and Yambo is famous for its history
story. It was told that these two lake were named after two lovers. According
to the legend that locals tell, a beautiful woman named Pandin was cursed not
to step on the earth, otherwise, something terrible would befall her. Yambo, on
the other hand is her ardent lover. He did not know about the curse and made
her step on the earth. Telling Pandin that if she really loves Yambo she will
do what he wants. After stepping on the earth, a terrible noise is heard
followed by cracking grumble of the earth and a heavy downpour eventually turn
the area into twin lakes separated from each other by a bare strip of land.
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Lake Pandin being the most
pristine among the seven lakes found in Laguna offers tourist a memorable
experience of having lunch in its floating restaurant and swimming on its cold
deep green water. Once arrived in the area, you can feel the fresh cool air
from the lake and see a beautiful scenery of mountains, small houses and
colorful bamboo raft design by the locals.
Lake Yambo on the other hand can
only be seen by tourist and totally experience it. From Lake Pandin, our tour
guide led us on a trek to the mountain that separates it from Lake Yambo. From
the top you can witness it clean waters which is used by locals for their seafood
livelihood.
To get here, ride a bus bound to Lucena
and tell the driver or conductor to drop you at SM San Pablo then ride a
jeepney to San Pablo proper. Walk from the final stop inside the public market
to 7/11 located near the church and ride a jeepney going to Ilog. Drop by at
Bry. Sto. Angel, just in front of the entrance to Pandin
Lake. You would easily notice this because it bears a sign PANDIN LAKE in bold
huge letters. You can choose to have a local guide or not. The guides are
usually kids, so if you want to help them save some for their “baon” in school
you can let them assist you. Enjoy your history and swimming experience in this
beautiful place near the metro!
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