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Nestled in the southern tip of Region 1 on the Philippine islands is the humble Pangasinan. The province, touted as one of the top gourmet destinations in the Philippines, is one place to visit when in the country. With its rich culture from the Spanish regime down to the American colonization, the beaches and the world-renowned sprawling hundred islands, Pangasinan is the Carribean to beat in Southeast Asia.
While foodies die for the toothpick-separated, buli-hung Pangasinan longganisa, wanderlusts are hellbent to island hop the ancient, understated Hundred islands. Hundred Islands, Pangasinan is one of the top Philippine tourist attractions of all time.
Like the rest of the country, beaches are the primary allure for both local and foreign tourists, with seafoam blue waters and tranquil seas. Any experience in Pangasinan is never complete when you skip the thousand hectare-wide islet peninsula wonder.
Hundred Islands
The Hundred Islands is part of the city of Alaminos, a sprawling, suburban metropolitan situated in the northern part of Pangasinan. The city of Alaminos faces the Lingayen Gulf, opening to the South China Sea.
It is a cluster of islands and islets sporadically scaterred around 1,884 hectares of land area. The entirety of the Hundred Islands was proclaimed as a Philippine national park, with 123 islands on low tide, and 124 on high.
The islands are believed to be ancient coral deposits, which revealed a seabed of the Lingayen Gulf. The mother of the Islands, the Carrabuyan Island, is considered the opening point to the entirety of the national park. It is situated in the island-municipality of Anda, which is not part of the city of Alaminos.
Things To Do
Island Hopping. The Lucap wharf is the entrypoint to the Hundred islands. There are dedicated boat tours waiting for tourists. Rent one and island hop to see little “mushrooms” dotted throughout the vast, deep blue waters. As a national park, only three islands are allowed to be visited: the Governor's island, Quezon island and the children's island.
Sight-seeing. While only three islands are open and developed for tourists, the magnificence of the islands is not to be overlooked. Several islets are curiosly named, others thrive with complicated cave systems under uneven terrains. The lush greeneries that top every island is a wonder of nature themselves, competing with the glorious forest systems of those in Palawan.
Where to Stay
Lucap point has a number of rustic “kubo rentas” in the vicinity. There are also traveler inns for families or group of friends. The Governor island identically, has austere guest houses. However, when you want to experience both the culture and the beach, stick to Lucap point.
Best Time to travel
Summer months in the Philippines, March to June, is the best time to witness the islands. The sea and the greeneries are highlighted by the scorching heat of the sun, providing for a stunning, vivid view of nature.
How to Get There
Pangasinan is a five-hour land drive from NAIA. After arriving on the province, take a provincial bus with routes passing through Alaminos.
Foods to try
Hundred Islands, Pangasinan is not the only thing to see and experience in this magnificent place. The province is also a hub for exotic, delicious dishes like pigar-pigar, de-boned Bangus (milkfish) in mayonnaise dip, and the Pangasinan version of sausage.
While foodies die for the toothpick-separated, buli-hung Pangasinan longganisa, wanderlusts are hellbent to island hop the ancient, understated Hundred islands. Hundred Islands, Pangasinan is one of the top Philippine tourist attractions of all time.
Like the rest of the country, beaches are the primary allure for both local and foreign tourists, with seafoam blue waters and tranquil seas. Any experience in Pangasinan is never complete when you skip the thousand hectare-wide islet peninsula wonder.
Hundred Islands
The Hundred Islands is part of the city of Alaminos, a sprawling, suburban metropolitan situated in the northern part of Pangasinan. The city of Alaminos faces the Lingayen Gulf, opening to the South China Sea.
It is a cluster of islands and islets sporadically scaterred around 1,884 hectares of land area. The entirety of the Hundred Islands was proclaimed as a Philippine national park, with 123 islands on low tide, and 124 on high.
The islands are believed to be ancient coral deposits, which revealed a seabed of the Lingayen Gulf. The mother of the Islands, the Carrabuyan Island, is considered the opening point to the entirety of the national park. It is situated in the island-municipality of Anda, which is not part of the city of Alaminos.
Things To Do
Island Hopping. The Lucap wharf is the entrypoint to the Hundred islands. There are dedicated boat tours waiting for tourists. Rent one and island hop to see little “mushrooms” dotted throughout the vast, deep blue waters. As a national park, only three islands are allowed to be visited: the Governor's island, Quezon island and the children's island.
Sight-seeing. While only three islands are open and developed for tourists, the magnificence of the islands is not to be overlooked. Several islets are curiosly named, others thrive with complicated cave systems under uneven terrains. The lush greeneries that top every island is a wonder of nature themselves, competing with the glorious forest systems of those in Palawan.
Where to Stay
Lucap point has a number of rustic “kubo rentas” in the vicinity. There are also traveler inns for families or group of friends. The Governor island identically, has austere guest houses. However, when you want to experience both the culture and the beach, stick to Lucap point.
Best Time to travel
Summer months in the Philippines, March to June, is the best time to witness the islands. The sea and the greeneries are highlighted by the scorching heat of the sun, providing for a stunning, vivid view of nature.
How to Get There
Pangasinan is a five-hour land drive from NAIA. After arriving on the province, take a provincial bus with routes passing through Alaminos.
Foods to try
Hundred Islands, Pangasinan is not the only thing to see and experience in this magnificent place. The province is also a hub for exotic, delicious dishes like pigar-pigar, de-boned Bangus (milkfish) in mayonnaise dip, and the Pangasinan version of sausage.
