Luisiana, Philippines
Luisiana is a town of 4,554 people in Calabarzon, Philippines, founded in April 3, 1854.
Why visit Luisiana
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pagsanjan Falls, Apolinario De La Cruz, Church of Cavinti and Hermano Pule Shrine.
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About Luisiana
Luisiana, officially the Municipality of Luisiana (Tagalog: Bayan ng Luisiana), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 21,824 people.
From the Wikipedia article Luisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Luisiana on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do14
Pagsanjan Falls
Waterfall · 8.7 km
Waterfall in Cavinti, Laguna, Philippines
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks14
Church of Cavinti
Monument and historic site · 6.7 km
General Cailles Street, Cavinti
Church of Majayjay
Monument and historic site · 6.1 km
F. Blumentritt Street, Majayjay
Apolinario De La Cruz (Hermano Puli)
Monument and historic site · 5.9 km
Lucban - Luisiana Road
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes37
Samkara Restaurant & Garden Resort
Restaurant · 5.8 km
Lucban-Majayjay Road
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
25 more on the map.
History
During the 17th century, there was an area of land in Laguna known as Terreno de Nasunog or Lupain ng Nasunog, which was part of Majayjay, Laguna. The name "Luisiana" was given in honor of Don Luis Bernardo and his wife Doña Ana Esperanza, who fought for the independence of Luisiana.
In 1825, Don Luis Bernardo, one of Nasunog de Majayjay's principales, initiated the move to establish it as a town and parish separate and independent from Majayjay. However, it was only in 1832 when Nasunog de Majayjay was elevated to a visita, which was later called Visita de Luisiana.
The original name was "Luis y Ana", which later became "Luisiana". It was only on April 3, 1854, that ecclesiastical independence was granted to San Luis by the Marqués de Novaliches, then the Governor-General, with the corresponding approval of the Archbishop of Manila, with Don Marcos Bartolomé as its first interim parish priest. The town's Catholic church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, was established in 1854 but burnt down in 1872 before being rebuilt.
From the History section of Luisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
King's Landing Waterfront Camping Resort
Campground · 7.0 km
Bukal-Cansuso Road, Cavinti
Churches and places of worship26
Parish of the Transfiguration of our Lord
Church · Roman Catholic · 6.7 km
General Cailles Street, Cavinti
Saint Gregory the Great Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 6.1 km
A. Regidor Street
Iglesia ni Cristo Lokal ng Luisiana
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo
Ubaldo Suello Street
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Aglipayan Church
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Fabricante Street
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
Bonifacio Street, Luisiana
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Luisiana Adventist Elementary School
School · Seventh Day Adventist
Bonifacio Street, Luisiana
Healthcare15
Save Health & Meds Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 6.1 km
222 F. Blumentritt Street
Map of Luisiana
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Getting there and nearby towns
Balesin Airstrip (BSI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 63 km away.
- Majayjay 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Lucban 9 km southeast, about 9 min by car
- Magdalena 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Nagcarlan 12 km southwest, about 12 min by car
- Pagsanjan 11 km northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lumbang 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Santa Cruz 15 km northwest, about 15 min by car
- Rizal 15 km southwest, about 15 min by car
- Pila 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Tayabas 20 km southeast, about 20 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
- Luisiana,Lagunajf8355 08, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pagsanjan Falls, Angelo Juan Ramos, CC BY 2.0
- Cavinti,LagunaChurchjf8041 03, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of Cavinti HRMC historical marker, Photo: Judgefloro ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC0
- Luisiana historical marker, Photo: Ramon FVelasquez ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Simbahan ng Majayjay NHI historical marker, Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Gregorio Magno Church Majayjay (F. Blumentritt, Majayjay, Laguna; 05-15-2023), Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cavinti,LagunaChurchjf8027 15, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Apolinario de la Cruz NHI historical marker, Photo: Nick Coros ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC0
- Taytay falls Majayjay, mollyboy, CC BY 2.0
- Hermano Pule Shrine Historical Marker, Nick Coros, CC0
- 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
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 03, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 10, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 46, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 17, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 06, Judgefloro, CC0
- 131Interior of the Cavinti Church 05, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 43, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 21, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 30, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 32, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 40, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 34, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9876Sisilmin Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 48, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9820Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 50, Judgefloro, CC0
- Historical marker of Church of Cavinti - 1, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 44, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 11, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 31, Judgefloro, CC0
- 9987Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 25, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 44, Judgefloro, CC0
- 147Duhat Poblacion, Cavinti, Laguna 24, Judgefloro, CC0
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