A one and a half hour morning walk dipping into Los Banos' history

A place called Maynit
This is a short historical tour of the science and nature city of Los Baños. We will explore its origin story, visit some of its historic places at the old town proper, with some blurbs about the historical background. These are
1) old munisipyo
2) old market
3) old pier
4) Agua Santa Resort
5) Immaculate Conception Parish Church
6) UP Los Baños foundation site
7) Gen. Paciano Rizal shrine
8) Los Baños municipal bath (where the tour ends)
This will be a short walk of around 1.7 km so wear comfortable shoes. Also, we will end at a dipping pool with a massage area so bring a towel and a change of clothes. (The pool has a P10/US¢18 fee for a 15 minute dip and there are masseuses with a fee of P450 or US$9/hour.) After all, our town wasn't named "The Baths" for nothing. So come on over and take a dip into our history and a literal dip into our healing hot springs!

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Ari

Tours since 2024

I'm a guy who practically lived in Los Baños Philippines my whole life, from birth at a local hospital to high school. I lived a few years in Manila but came back to start a few businesses and teach at Uni. I just dabble in local history and want to share a bit of trivia of my home town - Los Baños.

8 stops

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:56JF+PQX, Los Baños, Laguna, PhilippinesAt the steps of the old municipal hall of Los Baños. I will be using an orange dry backpack. Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Old Los Baños Municipal BuildingSite of the film "Kapag Puno na Ang Salop" by the King, Fernando Poe, Jr. It features an old style staircase with barrister atypical of old style Tagalog mansions.

2

Outside visit

Public Market 's OfficeA refurbished public market originally constructed in 1921. We can buy local delicacies like puto here

3

Outside visit

Agua Santa Los BanosA resort built on the site of the old Governor General's vacation home where he relaxed in the hot spring bath of Los Baños

8 stops

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:56JF+PQX, Los Baños, Laguna, PhilippinesAt the steps of the old municipal hall of Los Baños. I will be using an orange dry backpack. Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Old Los Baños Municipal BuildingSite of the film "Kapag Puno na Ang Salop" by the King, Fernando Poe, Jr. It features an old style staircase with barrister atypical of old style Tagalog mansions.

2

Outside visit

Public Market 's OfficeA refurbished public market originally constructed in 1921. We can buy local delicacies like puto here

3

Outside visit

Agua Santa Los BanosA resort built on the site of the old Governor General's vacation home where he relaxed in the hot spring bath of Los Baños

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.