Lake Caliraya

One of the most prominent man-made attractions in the provinces stretching from Lumban to Cavinti, Lake Caliraya is actually a large reservoir built in 1943 to supply water to the Caliraya Hydroelectric Plant.

As the dams were constructed, entrepreneurs with foresight created two adjacent communities, which were envision being ecological communities, where one can enjoy the beauty and richness unspoiled nature.

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Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Founded in 1687. Father Agustin dela Magdalena was the first cura assigned at the Parish. It is originallly chapel of bamboo and nipa.

Reconstructed in 1960 with deep affection by the town postas (able-bodied men rendering the annual polo of forced labor) under the direction of Miguel Guanco and Alcuacil Mayor Alfonso Garcia. Improved in 1853 by Fr. Joaquin de Coria, a talented priest-engineer designed and built the high belfry and the gorgeous cupola, with the Pagsanjeños supplying the labor, materials and funds.

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