Camarin Guesthouse Resort & Eco-Park: Short Stop to Chase the Sunset (Cavinti Laguna)

Camarin Guesthouse Resort & Eco-Park is located along the shore of Caliraya Lake, 7 kilometers from the town of Lumban, Laguna.  It is one of the National Power Corporations (NPC)'s facilities. 

The total land area is about 7 hectare.  

A land mass intrusion to the lake in octopus shape with gradual slope.

There's a long bridge where you can view the sky and lake horizon.

On a clear day, the view is just okay.

But, it transforms into a more romantic setting with the orange hues of the sunset.

Aside from the bridge, the tall watch tower offers another wholesome view.

This dock is so scenic like that of Dawson's Creek or the local Tabing Ilog tv show.

You can also play around in the huts.

There's a wash area...

and dining area so you can hang out here.

There are indoor and outdoor activities.  It includes a swimming pool and wall-climbing.

The Pavilion, Executive Cottage, Twin-Cabanas, Conference & Seminars Halls are for rent.

At the back of the cottages is a view of the lake.

We enjoyed our merienda at the Conference Hall.  We met the manager which is the wife of a town's councilor.

Our stay was short but sweet.

Camarin Guesthouse Resort & Eco-Park
Address	Cavinti Laguna
Budget Per Person	600-2,000	Camarin Guesthouse Resort &  Eco-Park Map
Payment Options	Cash
Operating Hours	24/7
Reservation Required	Yes
Contact	(632) 922-8434    | (632) 924-5340

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Kalakal–Pandan Sambalilo Weaving and Handicraft Center (Cavinti Laguna)

Near the town of Cavinti Laguna, there's a covered basketball court where the Kalakal–Pandan Sambalilo Weaving and Handicraft Center is located.

The Kalakal Cavinti Atbp. Cooperative operates at the Kalakal–Pandan Sambalilo Weaving and Handicraft Center where its women pandan weaver members benefit from it as a source of income.

Roughly 5,000 pandan leaves are cleaned in a month.  The leaves are then dried and softened using the heavy ilohan made of a big tree trunk.  I tried to operate it myself as the women there made it look easy.  I used all my muscle power but couldn't move it.  LOL!

They are able to produce different variants of weaved products  from the dyed pandan strips such as bags, hats and mats.

People can just walk-in to buy their displayed finished products.  The sambalilos are so cheap!  We got the plain colored (35 php), colored (45 php) and multi colored (65 php) for us to bring home as pasalubong. 

Sometimes, there are no weavers in the area as some women tend to bring it home and weave as they watch tv or take care of their kids.  You can contact the Cavinti government for advance and bulk orders.

We Travel Tripsters learned a lot about pandan weaving.  It is a great stop when in Cavinti Laguna.

Kalakal–Pandan Sambalilo Weaving and Handicraft Center
Address	Covered Basketball Court Cavinti Laguna
Budget Per Person	35-5,000	Kalakal–Pandan Sambalilo Weaving  and Handicraft Center  Map
Payment Options	Cash
Operating Hours	Monday to Sunday: (even holidays)
Reservation Required	No (Encouraged)
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Bumbungan Eco-Park: Picnic Breakfast Before Cavinti Falls Trek (Brgy. Tibatib Cavinti Laguna)

Before our Cavinti Falls Trek, we stopped over at Bumbungan Eco-Park for breakfast.

The place is open for public. And, it has become a popular stopover for many as it is near the waterfalls and poblacion or town center of Cavinti.  The tourist center is also located here.

It is a  water spillway and wet bridge that was converted into a picnic grove.  Thus, it is great for any group activity.  And, some who opt to rest after a long trek can also use this as a venue.

The sound of the rushing and crashing water is very refreshing and invigorating.

Some even use the spillway for skim boarding and other activities.

So let's eat!

My friends and I had a great time here. =)  Cottage rental is 150 php.  But, you can just eat elsewhere if you want to save.

When looking for a resting or eating spot in Cavinti, we Travel Tripsters commend Bumbungan Eco-Park.

Bumbungan Eco-Park
Address	Brgy. Tibatib Cavinti Laguna
Budget Per Person	0-150 php	Bumbungan Eco-Park Map
Payment Options	N/A
Operating Hours	24/7
Reservation Required	No
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