Paete
Woodcarving has defined Paete for generations, making this Laguna town on the shores of Laguna de Bay one of the Philippines' best-known centres for the craft. Founded in 1580 by Franciscan friars, it sits within sight of mountains and close to the water, with cafés and restaurants concentrated in a compact centre.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population26,855
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km8.0 mi
Paete: quick answers
Where is Paete?
Paete is in Philippines, about 56 km35 miles in a straight line from Quezon City.
How do you get to Paete?
The nearest airport is Manila (Pasay) (MNL), about 2 hr 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Paete?
The warmest month is May, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is July, with about 359 mm14.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Paete?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 15 restaurants and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Paete?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Santa Cruz and Mabitac.