PAETE The Carving Capital of the Philippines and The Arts Capital of Laguna

Through this page of our office, Facebook users who are in the field of tour/travel assistance will be able to communicate with us easily. This is also a great way of helping us in promoting our town without even going to their place or offering the actual products or demos because our documentation of tourists' arrivals in our town speaks for itself. If you are interested to go to Paet

e, Laguna (The Carving Capital of the Philippines and also known as Paete, Bayang Maka-sining), we offer our tourists the following itinerary and charges pursuant to Resolution No. 079 s. 2012 of the Hon. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH CHURCH-One of the national treasures in the Philippines.Paete was founded in 1580 by the Rev. Juan de Plasencia. Its stone church and convent was built in 1646, were ruined before 1717. The Rev. Francisco dela Fuente, O. F.M., constructed a stronger church in 1717 which was later destroyed by the earthquake of of 1880. The church which the Rev. Pedro Galiano, O.F.M. built in 1884 was destroyed by the earthquake of August 20, 1937.

2. CHOSEN DEMO (Pls. choose from Ice Carving, Fruit and Veg. Carving, Wood carving and Papier mache Demo which will be done by our carvers and papier mache maker).

3. WALK TOUR to Tourists' Lane-This is the place where tourists can buy souvenir items for pasalubong to their loved ones at very affordable prices with good quality. CHARGES COLLECTED:

Parking Fee
a. Bus Php 100.00
b. Coaster Php 75.00
c. Vans/Cars Php 75.00

Artisan Fee P 20.00 per visitor (students
only). This already include
church donation. Tour Guides P 150.00 per tour guide
(2 guides per bus for security
purposes)

ICE CARVING DEMO-
Actual carving of 2 ice blocks which is already inclusive of transportation and carvers’ talent fees. The charge for this demo is only minimal in the amount of Php 2,200.00. FRUITS AND VEGETABLE DEMO-
Actual carving of fruits and vegetables with finished products on display. There will also be a hands on demo for students plus carved fruits will be given to students who will answer
correctly in the Q & A portion. The amount of the demo costs only
Php 1,400.00. PAPIER MACHE DEMO-
Actual papier mache making with hands on experience for students who are willing to try this demo. The charge is only Php 400.00. WOOD CARVING DEMO-
Actual wood carving with a hands on experience for students who want to try wood carving. The costs of this demo is only Php 400.00. We suggest that the maximum number of students per demo is only 150 pax so that they will be able to witness and appreciate the obra maestra of our carvers. We are very much willing to serve you, you can reach us thru our landline (049)-501-7730 or contact Mrs. Ana Victoria Agbada-Ramos, Tourism Officer-OIC with CP No. 09175669843 or Mr. Barretto, Tourism Coordinator with CP no. 09324146898 or 09075188186.