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Component city in Laguna, Philippines
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Santa Rosa is a city in Laguna, a light industrial and commercial hub close to Metro Manila. Major tourist draws are the Enchanted Kingdom theme park, the Nuvali mixed-use development, and shopping spots like SM City Santa Rosa and Paseo de Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is a major stopover for travelers to Tagaytay via Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road (Route 420).
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Opened in 1995, this fantasy-themed amusement park is the city's number one tourist draw, drawing locals and foreigners (generally Chinese and Koreans) alike. The park is built with Filipino values in mind, and not just for amusement and thrill-seeking. Go ride the Wheel of Fate and see the wide views of the city and surrounding area, spin around in the Space Shuttle roller coaster, get wet at the Jungle Log Jam, drive a go-kart on their tracks, or take pictures with the park's mascots Eldar and Princess Victoria.
19th-century welcome arch based on Paris's Arc de Triomphe, with the current arch being Art Deco, built in the 1930s. It is a local symbol, found in the city's official seal.
The main Roman Catholic church in the city, built in 1796.
The El Cielito Inn, a member of the respected family of Philippine low-cost, high-quality inns, is conveniently located near the Convention Center and SM City.
Part of chain of luxury hotels owned by Ayala. Rooms have cable TV, iPad docks, a small bar, and tea and coffee makers. Amenities include outdoor pool, laundry, free breakfast, kids playroom and restaurant. The rooms provide a view of Nuvali and surrounding area. There is a bus connection from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and also free parking if you drive. Its location is not too far from the other tourist draws of Nuvali, which stretches into Cabuyao and Calamba.
Part of motel chain with distinctive red and yellow buildings. A/C rooms with cable TV, bathroom and WiFi. Parking is available, and you can also order meals inside.
The traditional commercial heart of the city, which also hosts the bus terminals.
Paseo de Santa Rosa
Lifestyle mall, part of the Greenfield City private township which spreads into neighboring Cabuyao. Shops and restaurants are spread out in 9 buildings, with their own parking lots.
A huge two-storey mall with a vast collection of shops and restaurants, cinemas, a department store, and supermarket. Since 2017, it hosts tower blocks housing call centers. Also at the mall grounds is the SRIT (see #Get in).
Three-storey mall, with fewer shops and restaurants. Has a supermarket and cinema, but no department store. Used to be frequented by locals before the opening of its rival, SM City Santa Rosa.
A members-only warehouse grocery.
A members-only warehouse grocery.
By jeepney
From Alabang in Muntinlupa, you can take an express jeepney from South Station into Balibago terminal.
By car
If you drive, you can take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), which has 2 exits serving the city:
By train
There is no train service to Santa Rosa as of 2026. Construction is ongoing for an electrified railway line going from Manila to Calamba.
You can bring your car with you to visit most attractions in the city, but beware: traffic jams and driving behaviors are not for the faint-hearted.
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