Cavinti, Philippines
Cavinti is a town of 9,758 people in Calabarzon, Philippines, founded in November 12, 1907.
Why visit Cavinti
Townapedia lists 43 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 121 places to eat, 48 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pagsanjan Falls, Battle of Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Church of Cavinti and Pagsanjan Gorge National Park.
Weather in Cavinti
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About Cavinti
Cavinti, officially the Municipality of Cavinti (Tagalog: Bayan ng Cavinti), is a municipality located in the Sierra Madre mountain range in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,740 people.
From the Wikipedia article Cavinti (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Cavinti on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do17
Pagsanjan Falls
Waterfall · 2.2 km
Waterfall in Cavinti, Laguna, Philippines
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks43
Battle of Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Monument and historic site · 10.8 km
Pedro Guevarra Avenue, Santa Cruz
Conrado Benitez y Francia (1889–1971)
Monument and historic site · 6.4 km
General Taiño Street, Pagsanjan
Emilio Jacinto: 1875–1899
Monument and historic site · 9.8 km
Emilio Jacinto Street, Magdalena
Caliraya Resort Club Incorporated
Monument and historic site · 6.4 km
Caliraya - Cavinti Arterial Road
El Pueblo Salvador
Monument and historic site · 1.6 km
Caliraya - Cavinti Arterial Road
Emilio Jacinto
Monument and historic site · 9.8 km
Emilio Jacinto Street, Magdalena
31 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
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Pagsanjan Gorge National Park
Park · 5.4 km
National park in the Philippines
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes121
Janna’s Place
Cafe · Filipino, Fine Dining, Local, Noodles, Sandwich, International, Grill, Diner, Coffee Shop, Chinese, Chicken, Burger, Asian, American · 6.0 km
Pagsanjan-Cavinti Road
Mo-Su 17:00-03:00
Abraham's Cuisine
Restaurant · Filipino · 7.5 km
National Highway, Pagsanjan
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Su 10:00-21:00
Hana Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 7.4 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Pagsanjan
109 more on the map.
History
Cavinti was originally a part of Lumban, Laguna. In 1619, the town gained independent status as a parish by virtue of a papal bull believed to have come directly from Rome. In fact, this was why, again according to the legends, the two Puhawan brothers of Lumban, in search of food in early 1600, reached Cavinti where they found an image which turned out to be that of El Salvador. They brought the image to their home in Lumban. But it got lost only to be found again the very same place where it was first discovered.
The church's early structures were made of light materials. For many times they had to rebuild it on account of destruction wrought by natural calamities such as earthquakes, typhoons, and fires.
The ecclesiastical supervision of the church also belonged to Lumban since its founding. Even at the time of the construction of the first stone church in 1621.
From the History section of Cavinti on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay48
Cavinti Eco Extreme Adventure
Campground · 3.7 km
Inao Awan - Bukal Road, Cavinti
Churches and places of worship64
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 6.4 km
General Taiño Street, Pagsanjan
Parish of the Transfiguration of our Lord
Church · Roman Catholic
General Cailles Street, Cavinti
Saint Sebastian the Martyr Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 7.8 km
J. P. Rizal Street, Lumban
Cathedral & Shrine of Our Lady of Maulawin
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente · 10.6 km
A. Mabini Street, Santa Cruz
Iglesia ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 10.3 km
National Highway, Kalayaan
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries108
Luisiana Adventist Elementary School
School · Seventh Day Adventist · 6.7 km
Bonifacio Street, Luisiana
Ananias Laico Memorial Elementary School
School · 9.9 km
Jacinto Zamora Street, Magdalena
Buenavista-Cigaras Elementary School
School · 8.8 km
F. T. San Luis Avenue, Magdalena
Healthcare49
Leobrera Pharmacy and General Merchandise
Clinic and pharmacy · 6.7 km
Morillo Street
Map of Cavinti
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Getting there and nearby towns
Balesin Airstrip (BSI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 60 km away.
- Pagsanjan 7 km northwest, about 7 min by car
- Luisiana 7 km south, about 7 min by car
- Lumbang 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Magdalena 10 km southwest, about 10 min by car
- Santa Cruz 11 km west, about 11 min by car
- Majayjay 12 km south, about 12 min by car
- Paete 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Pila 15 km west, about 15 min by car
- Lucban 15 km south, about 15 min by car
- Nagcarlan 16 km southwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cavintijf7931 01, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 21, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 47, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 36, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 16, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 35, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 43, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 01, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 32, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 30, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 32, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 40, Judgefloro, CC0
- 131Interior of the Cavinti Church 05, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 21, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 03, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 43, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 46, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 17, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 06, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 10, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 48, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 34, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 11, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 31, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 50, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 44, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 24, Judgefloro, CC0
- Historical marker of Church of Cavinti - 1, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 44, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 12, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 39, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 23, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 18, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 18, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 14, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 05, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 12, Judgefloro, CC0
- 131Interior of the Cavinti Church 12, Judgefloro, CC0
- Pagsanjan Falls, Angelo Juan Ramos, CC BY 2.0
- Lumbanjf4560 07, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DambanangKawayanjf9999 09, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arch of Pagsanjan, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lumban Church, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pagsanjanjf4365 11, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cavinti,LagunaChurchjf8041 03, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Facade of Santa Cruz Church in Laguna, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Magdalena, Laguna, Sonnyboylopez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of Cavinti HRMC historical marker, Photo: Judgefloro ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC0
- Conrado Benitez y Francia NHCP Historical Marker, Kej Andrés (Ryomaandres), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emilio Jacinto Marker, Historical Marker Hunter Pilipinas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BattleofSantaCruzjf9467 03, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Luisiana historical marker, Photo: Ramon FVelasquez ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Simbahan ng Magdalena historical marker (cropped), National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Public domain
- Longos Church, Kalayaan, Laguna, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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