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Understand

The city forms the major urban sprawl along the South Luzon Expressway. It is the most densely populated city in the CALABARZON region. It is home to about 349,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) . It is in Laguna province. The city was founded as the town of San Pedro de Tunasan by the Spaniards in 1725 from friar lands. Agriculture, duck raising, fishing, and sampaguita production served as the town's source of income, until they all declined in favor of urban development. The city gained its current name in 1902. A significant portion of the hacienda in the town were given to poor farmers under president Ramon Magsaysay's administration, and since became resettlement sites under the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA). The city gained city status after a plebiscite in December 2013. Since then, there have been calls for San Pedro to join Metro Manila, but present plans for a merger remain uncertain. The city gets its name from its patron saint, St. Peter the Apostle (San Pedro Apostol), which also lends its name to the major parish at its Poblacion (town center).

Getting there

By bus Only San Pedro among the neighboring cities (Biñan and Rosa) in Laguna has operational city buses having routes from Letre in Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Malinta in Valenzuela and Market-Market in BGC. Other major routes come from Buendia, Lawton, Lagro and Fairview in Quezon City. Bus terminals are generally concentrated in Pacita Complex:

Bus companies Unless stated otherwise, most bus companies share a common terminal at Pacita Complex, though a couple few have their dedicated terminal buildings.

BBL Trans (Balibago Bus Lines). Operates services from Fairview, Quezon City or Buendia, Pasay. Buses used to terminate at barangay Nueva, but now uses the common terminal at Pacita. (updated Jun 2019) Cher Transport, National Highway, Landayan (Beside Shopwise). Operates services from Navotas via EDSA. (updated Aug 2018) Yohance Express / Stargreen liner. Operates services from Navotas via EDSA. (updated Jun 2019) Dela Rosa Transit (Beside Westlake Medical Center). Operates services from Valenzuela via EDSA. (updated Aug 2018) South City Transport (SCTI). Formerly Green Star. Operates services from Park N' Ride in Manila or Buendia in Pasay. Some morning rush-hour trips start and end at the Super 8 supermarket in San Antonio rather than in Pacita. (updated Jun 2019) Worthy Transport (Beside Westlake Medical Center, at front of Puregold Pacita and beside Total.). Operates services from Lagro in QC and Letre in Caloocan via Edsa. P2P bus to Market-Market BGC vice versa. (updated Nov 2019) Saint Rose Transit/GPS Transport (Behind Centro Pacita). Operates services from Valenzuela via EDSA and NLEX. Buses by this company used to terminate at a covered terminal along National Highway, in front of Mercury Drug and RCBC. (updated Jun 2019) Philtourister Inc. (PTI) (Near the Total gasoline station and Westlake Medical Center.). Used to be a separate company, but acquired as the commuter arm of Jam, they provide services from Valenzuela via EDSA. PTI buses us

Getting around

The major forms of public transportation are the tricycle and the jeepney.

See

Not much to see here, but if you're lucky you can witness the Sampaguita Festival where we showcase one of our main product the sampaguita flower and also the Hiyas ng San Pedro which is a local beauty pageant that chooses the fairest and the wittiest among the city's young ladies. Barangay Landayan (south of the old town center) has Santo Sepulcro Shrine (Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre), locally known as the Lolo Uweng Shrine, a Roman Catholic parish church which houses an image of Jesus in the tomb. The parish's feast day is every Thursday.

1 Santo Sepulcro Shrine, San Luis Street, Landayan. (updated May 2026) 2 San Pedro Apostol Parish Church, A. Mabini Street. The main Roman Catholic church in San Pedro. (updated May 2026)

Do

1 KC Filipinas Golf Club (formerly Tat Filipinas Golf Club), Magsaysay Road, San Antonio (Half-hour from the airport). Golf course south of Manila, popular hangout by foreigners and locals. Hilly course with a slightly mild climate, but playing is a challenge due to terrain and occasional rain. Has a Japanese and Korean restaurant. ₱3300 on weekdays, ₱2300 on weekends.

Buy

Sampaguita Garland which is made from Sampaguita flower that has a very nice scent.

1 Robinsons Galleria South (Lifestyle Shopping Mall), Km 31 Manila S rd (formerly National Highway) Brgy. Nueva, (From South Luzon area (Batangas, Quezon, other areas in Laguna), take STAR tollway Slex then take Southwoods exit. From Cavite area, take Governors Drive going to Binan then turn left at Manila S Rd Binan going to San Pedro. From Las Pinas/Bacoor area, take Daang Hari road then Daang Reyna then turn left at R Magsaysay rd towards Alaska Factory at San Pedro then Turn right at Manila S rd. From Alabang/Paranque, take Slex then enter at Sussana heights exit or San Pedro exit.), ☏ +63 2 8397 1888. M-Th 10AM-9PM, F-Su 10AM-10PM. A four-level lifestyle mall with a food court, six cinemas, public satellite offices of Social Security System, PhilHealth and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, a Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Appliances, Handyman, South Star Drug, Robinsons Bank, Daiso Japan, and Arcova, as well as a digital playground called PlayLab. (updated Nov 2019)

Eat

Fast food chains have their presence in the city, but more local experiences can be found anywhere. The best place for local fare from both Filipino and international cuisines is the commercial strip along Pacita Avenue.

1 Izakaya Rai Rai Ken, San Antonio Drive, San Antonio (Just meters away from San Pedro Exit). Japanese cuisine, such as sushi, sashimi, and bento. They serve sake, as well as soju – due to many Korean tourists eating here. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Pares-pares sa Kubuhan, 7 Maharlika Street, United San Pedro Subdivision, San Antonio, ☏ +63 2 834-2415. 6AM-9PM. Lutong bahay dishes served in nipa cottages at a reasonable price. (updated Dec 2018) 3 Ting Qua Qua, Puregold San Pedro, Magsaysay Road, San Antonio (Near the tricycle terminal outside Puregold), ☏ +63 2 869-2846. 9:30AM-10AM. Branch of local chain offering cheap Filipino-Chinese dining. (updated Dec 2018) 4 Kapiterya, San Antonio Drive, San Antonio (At San Pedro Exit). Another nice place to hang out and dine near San Pedro Exit. (updated Dec 2018) 5 Bricx Café and Bistro bar, Pacita Avenue, Pacita complex (Along Pacita Avenue), ☏ +63 2 838 4659. 10AM-1PM. (updated Jun 2019) 6 Dampa sa Centro Seafood restaurant and grill, Centro Pacita, Pacita complex (Centro Pacita), ☏ +63 2 869 3602. 10AM-10PM. Offers traditional seafood Paluto and Bilao selections. (updated Jun 2019) 7 Above sea level I, Pacita Avenue, Pacita complex (Pacita Avenue), ☏ +63 9152534791. 3-11PM. Seafood restaurant. (updated Jun 2019) 8 Samgyeop Style Korean Grill, Pacita Avenue, Pacita complex (Pacita Avenue). 4-11PM. Samgyetang Restaurant