Lakes Pandin and Yambo — Attraction in San Pablo

Went here over the weekend. Parking is spacious but you have to pay 50, no time limit as the parking area is privately owned. Its safer compared before that you will park at the roadside. Locals will look after your car. You have to trek a little to reach lake pandin. Its just sad that you have to pay 60 pesos on top of the environmental fee. They said that the 60 pesos is for the right of way as the trail going to Lake Pandin is privately owned. The Lake experience though is lovely. The water is clean the water underneath gets colder. Bangkeros wont allow you to swim w/o lifevests otherwise they will be suspended. If your not good in swimming at least you wont get tired easily as you have lifevest to support you floating. Maximize your stay as they only allow 2hrs. Per boat to stay. CR is not well maintained. There is no shower cubicles here. You may wash up in the water filled in the palangganas. I did not wash up after our swim in the Lake, i just changed clothes but I did not feel any itch after. Two thumbs up...

We were welcomed by a local tour guide and an enterprising house owner across the street who rents his lot for parking to go to the lake. About half or 1 km and due to rain it's wet and muddy. Reasonable price P360 per person so we thought but that's for a group of over 4. So we ended up paying P400 per person. The lake was serene, greenery all around and the crew were helpful and accomodating. The food though simple as it is were delish. Investing on proper signage-directions, prices and improving amenities will make this place a great place for locals...

The restroom (before you enter the lake) desperately needs to be upgraded. You pay 5 pesos to use a very basic toilet with a broken door (and you are not allowed to shower). The lunch on the raft, and the swimming experience in the lake makes up for the dismal bathroom, though! Vests are provided for each swimmer/passenger. Bring your own goggles and snorkels...