St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church

The St. Jude Thaddeus Parish was established on September 16, 1879 through a Royal Decree dated July 26, 1878. The church building stands striking for its dominant cream color which complements the mosaic of marble that outline its façade. A statue of St. Jude Thaddeus himself also stands in the middle of the church compound.

Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish started out as a visita of San Fabian from 1868 to 1897 before its erection as a parish in 1897. Its church is distinguishable by its white and cream features, highlighting its stained glass windows and the statues of two religious figures overlooking the compound. Cream columns lined with goldish bronze decorate the church’s altar, standing above the white marble platform that complements the building’s pure white interior.

St. Isidore the Farmer Parish Church

A Dominican priest, Fr. Antonio Ruiz, established the parish in 1755 and dedicated it to St. Isidore the Farmer, the patron saint of Madrid. It was shortly after World War II that the Columban Fathers took over the administration, with the church in very bad condition. Fr. Joseph Gallagher took over the administration in 1952 and worked on the repairs until 1954. 

St. Joseph Cathedral Parish

The establishment of pueblo Soyang (the first name of Alaminos City) was in the year 1610. It was transferred later on in the present location in 1734 and named Casborran. The town’s first church was built in 1770. In 1817, the church and the convent were destroyed by a fire and the construction of a new church and convent began around the years 1837 to 1849. It has withstood several disasters in the years that followed, now standing as the St. Joseph Cathedral Parish in Alaminos City.

Jose Palma Historical Marker

In 1899, poet Jose Palma Y Velasquez wrote the poem “Filipinas” in Bautista, Pangasinan and was published in the newspaper, “La Independencia.” The poem, which was originally written in Spanish, became the lyrics to the tune of the “Marcha Nacional Filipina.”

In 2015, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) granted the town of Bautista a National Historical Marker as the site where Jose Palma wrote “Filipinas.” The historical marker was unveiled in December 2017, alongside the statue of the poet, Jose Palma.

Diket Falls

Hiking to Diket Falls will take travelers to a vast farmland where various crops are grown, providing everyone a panoramic view of Umingan’s refreshing countryside. Boulders of various sizes lead to the waterfalls, which itself is surrounded by towering stone walls covered in trailing vines from the roots of the trees looming atop them. The pool at the bottom of the waterfalls is pleasantly shallow so that visitors of all ages can swim in its fresh waters without much worry.

Malico Viewpoint

The winding road to Malico Viewpoint is reminiscent of that nostalgic car ride to Baguio City. The journey to the viewpoint gives travelers the chance to behold San Nicolas’ picturesque landscape as well as that of Nueva Vizcaya’s in the distance. Imagine clouds lazily drifting along hilltops and mist from the cool weather shrouding the countryside scenery just as the sun rises-a simply beautiful scene worth immortalizing in pictures.

Agpay Eco-Tourism Park

The Agpay Eco-Tourism Park is a serene spot that locals and tourists frequent in the town of San Nicolas. From the entrance, visitors will notice the flowing clear water stream lining both sides of the road, indicating the vast and clean waterways of the Agpay Falls. The park is pleasantly shaded thanks in part to the many trees that tower around the vicinity. There are also several areas around the park where visitors can rest and bask in the tranquility of surrounding nature.

Sky Plaza

The Sky Plaza in Natividad is called so perhaps because of its location atop a hill in Barangay Batchelor East. Pilgrims flock to this site and climb long flights of stairs to visit a grotto of the Virgin Mary, a 30-foot Holy Cross and, most famously, the “Ayat ni Apo Jesus” or “God’s Love” which is a 40-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer.

The park is also equipped with a chapel, a multipurpose hall and various picnic tables that visitors can use and admire the surrounding beautiful nature from.

R.Rebs Integrated Eco Farm

R.Rebs Integrated Eco Farm is definitely a place to relax and enjoy with family and friends. Due to its vast farmland, they offer a variety of  activities such as horse back riding, camping and hosting bonfires, archery, golf, and fishing. Fruit picking is another favorite activity at this farm and with the cool Natividad climate, they are well-known for their strawberries as well.

Balungao Hot and Cold Springs and Hilltop Adventure

Notable for having the longest zipline in northern Philippines, the Balungao Hilltop Adventure in Barangay San Andres also has facilities and equipment for ATV driving, paintball, wall climbing, and trekking to the scenic Mt. Balungao. Hot and cold springs can also be found within its premises as well as a hotel for those who want to stay longer. 

Antong Falls

A multi-layered falls with pools of magnificent turquoise waters, the Antong Falls is a hidden paradise in Barangay Inmalog, Sison, Pangasinan. Though the hike to the site and to its higher levels can be challenging, jumping into its waters will definitely be rewarding, if the serene music score created by the clear flowing streams and simply beautiful surroundings aren’t rewarding enough.