A big factor in my decision of why I chose to visit Laguna was the rich history and culture the province holds. The preservation of old structures from ancestral houses to old churches is simply amazing.
In the town of Kalayaan, Laguna is the old stone church of Longos dedicated to San Juan Bautista. The Longos Church is located in Brgy. Longos, Kalayaan, Laguna. Longos is a barrio of the town of Kalayaan, the municipality in between Paete and Lumban Laguna.
A short walk from the national highway is the Church compound with a garden surrounded with old trees. From the outside, it seems that the Longos church has retained its Spanish-era features. Walking around you’ll see old stones that fit tightly together like puzzle pieces and create walls and structures that have stood the test of time.
The St. John the Baptist Church, built in 1669, has one of the most beautiful facades and bell tower in Laguna. Though its facade looks very much preserved, the rooftop portion is a different story. Locals says, due to typhoon Ondoy in 2006 its original roof was heavily damaged, thus it was replaced with iron roofs because Government lack support and funds to restore it.
How to get to Longos, Kalayaan, Laguna
Ride an HM Transport bus (fare: P140)on EDSA, Cubao or Green Star Express bus on Taft Avenue, Pasay City near LRT Buendia, alight in Sta. Cruz then ride a Siniloan-bound jeepney. Request the driver to drop you off in Longos.
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