Laguna is notable for being the birthplace of Jose Rizal, the country's national hero. Laguna is also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan Falls, Pila, Laguna Town Plaza, the wood carvings and papier mache created by the people of Paete, the turumba of Pakill, the hot spring resorts in Los Baños on the slopes of Mt. Makiling, Hidden Valley Springs in Calauan and Villa Escudero in San Pablo City. Other points of interest include Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Lake Caliraya in Lumban & Cavinti, Seven Lakes in San Pablo City, Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery and Pila Heritage Town.

Laguna is located 30 kilometers from the City of Manila and is the first province south of the Metro Manila area.