3 / 5 - One review
How to get there
90km by bus from Manila
When to go
From January to April (dry season)
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days
Santa Cruz (The Philippines)
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Reviews of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a town in the Philippines, situated to the south of Manila, on the other side of the Bay lagoon.
My suggestion:
It's not geared to mass tourism - more a place to hang out or enjoy its festivals.
My review
Santa Cruz isn't anything special in itself. It's a typical Filipino town - noisy, stressful, traffic-laden... In short, there's not much to do, even outside the town.
My only lasting memory is of the food. The cuisine here is worth every mouthful! I highly recommend the Kesong Puti or the buffalo cheese - a regional speciality. It's so good that it has its own festival. Held around 10th April, it's a food festival that pays special tribute to this cheese, a true local delicacy.
The town hosts other festivals, including the Laguna and Jazz Festivals, which, if you're there at the time, could make a stay worthwhile.
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