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Pangasinan Tourist Attractions and ActivitiesHistorical SitesLingayen Public BeachBeach facilities are found in this portion of Lingayen Gulf adjacent to the Provincial Capitol which was one of the landing areas of the American Forces on January 9, 1945 that paved the way for the Liberation of Northern Luzon. White Beach The beach stretching from Nibaliw West to Mabilao in San Fabian was the landing area of Lt. General Homma, Commander of the Japanese Imperial Expeditionary Forces on December 24, 1941. The beach became on the areas of operation of the Liberation Forces in Northern Luzon on January 9, 1945. Limahong Channel The Chinese Corsair Limahong proceeded north to Pangasinan when foiled of his attempt to establish a colony on the shore of Manila Bay. Pursued by the Spanish colonizers, he dug a channel in Domalandan, Lingayen that served as his escape way towards the China Sea. Villa Verde Trail The Red Arrow Monument at Villa Verde Trail in Sta. Maria East, San Nicolas where the 32nd Division of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East saw action in the pursuit of the retreating Japanese Forces during the campaign to liberate Northern Luzon. Trekking is the main activity in the area. Old St. John’s Cathedral It was in the old cathedral on Zamora Street, Dagupan, where the Spanish General Caballos surrendered to the Filipino military strategist, General Francisco Makabulos during the Philippine Revolution. Bonuan Blue Beach One of the landing sites of the Liberation Forces on January 9, 1945. This stretch of beach in Dagupan features a Japanese Park, the Tondaligan Park and the MacArthur Landing Marker. Home Economics Building Of The West Central Elementary School The old building was the official headquarters of General MacArthur. The Dagupan City government plans to convert the building into a museum. Lingayen Gulf War Memorial On display at the park within the Provincial Capitol Compound are relics reminding the people of the last World War. Cultural HeritageBolinao MuseumLocated at Rizal Street across the Cape Bolinao High School, the museum houses art, geology, botany and zoology materials collected in the area. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday. Church Of St. James Fortress The Bolinao Church was built by the Augustinians in 1609. It houses wooden statues nowadays a rarity. The antique altar is flanked by two grinning tongue-protruding Aztec visages presumably of Mexican influence and brought over by the Galleon Trade. Bolinao is 81.8 kilometers away from Lingayen and 275 kilometers away from Manila. Sison Auditorium Constructed before the 2nd World War, the restored structure located at the Provincial Capitol compound in Lingayen is the venue of cultural activities. Natural FormationsHundred Islands National ParkScattered off the coast of Lucap in Alaminos are islands and islets looking like giant turtles comprising the 1,844 hectares nature and recreational park. On many points between the islets, the waters are shallow for swimming and snorkeling. The Quezon Island has picnic sheds, toilets and view decks. Children’s Island is for camping activities while the Governor’s Island has facilities for accommodation. Reservations are accepted at the Public Assistance Center where motorized bancas for trips to the islands are hired. Lucap is approximately 3 kilometers away from the townproper of Alaminos. Cacupangan Cave The cave is approximately 5 kilometers away from the highway thru the Cemetery Road in Mabini. Its underground river flows into the Balincaguing River Exploring the cave and its vicinity is recommended during the dry season. Villacorta Caves 200 meters long, 20 meters high and 20 meters wide. Accessible by means of a 200 m. foot trail in Brgy. Villacorta from a roadway 7 kms. from the highway. Features huge basin-like formations, pools, waterfalls, terraced rock, palace-like chamber and gypsum flowers. Santiago Island The island, situated off the northeast coast of Bolinao is a favorite of scuba divers. Its corals are teeming with marine life. Cape Bolinao Beach The white beach in Barangay Patar is ideal for tourism purposes. Nearby is a freshwater source believed to be an outlet of an underground river. The surf is also ideal for board surfing. Manleluag Spring National Park Located about 7 kilometers uphill climb along the highway in Malabobo, Mangatarem, the forest park declared as a National Park in 1940 is suitable for special interest activities. Mangatarem is 178.47 kilometers away from Manila. With cottages and swimming pools. Tambobong White Beach This stretch of white sand beach in Dasol is accessible through Burgos town about 258.5 kilometers away from Manila. Its water teems with marine life and a favorite of anglers and scuba divers. Agno Umbrella Rocks These mushroom shaped stone boulders dot the mouth of the Balincaguing River in Sabangan, Agno. Agno is 263.9 kilometers away from Manila. Mount Balungao Hot and cold springs are found in this 383 meters high Mount Balungao, about 5 kilometers southeast of the Balungao townproper. many visit the place during summer mainly for the medicinal use of the hotspring. Balungao is 188.55 kilometers from Manila thru Carmen, Rosales. Antong Falls Located 10 kilometers from the townproper of Sison, the falls cascade down a basin on a mountainside overlooking verdant sceneries of forest cover and rice fields, an ideal place for picnics and outdoor recreation. source: Department of Tourism |
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