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Known as one of the best eco-tourism destinations in Region 1 and being a favorite learning site for those who are interested in mangrove research and aquaculture, the Provincial Mangrove Information Center and Nursery has its own mangrove forest, a mangrove eco-tourism park, vegetable demo area, fishponds, and various rest areas.
They also sell products like chili garlic oil, coconut jam, sweet and spicy alamang, and padas bagoong made from their own harvests at the site. Buri bags, buri fruit baskets, and buri blueprint bags made by local buri product makers are also sold at the information center.
Trips to the Provincial Mangrove Information Center and Nursery must be scheduled at least one (1) week prior.
For tourists who wish to visit the site, email the Provincial Agriculture Office-Provincial Mangrove Information Center and Nursery at opagpang@gmail.com / opag_fisheries@yahoo.com or call them via landline at (075) 523 2703 for information and requirements.
The Enchanted Cave is the highlight of an entire eco park in Bolinao. The cave showcases clear waters and fascinating stalactites. The water level inside the cave usually measures around 7-10ft so safety equipment and gear are provided to visitors prior descending to the cave. The eco park itself has various other features like a swimming pool and shower rooms, a Stations of the Cross area and many beautiful spaces for guests to take tons of Instagrammable pictures.
Bolinao Falls has various levels as it is an interconnected waterfalls system, separating each level to Bolinao Falls 1, Bolinao Falls 2 and Bolinao Falls 3. All the same, these waterfalls are majestically beautiful. At the bottom of each falls, visitors may enjoy a variety of water activities like swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, etc. Necessary equipment are available at the site but rental fees vary.
The Saint John the Evangelist Cathedral in Dagupan City is known for being one of the two churches in Pangasinan that shares a special bond of spiritual affinity in perpetuity with a Papal Basilica in the Vatican. It shares a special bond of spiritual affinity in perpetuity with the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls as granted by Apostolic Penitentiary through the Major Penitentiary His Excellency Most Reverend Emmanuel Monteiro de Castro.
Named after Don Ramon J. Guico Sr., the Ramon Guico Sr. Sports and Civic Center is a capacious area where various activities and events are usually staged.
Mount Paldingan stands at a height of 550 meters above sea level (MASL) which normally takes hikers 3-4 hours to reach the summit. Although the trail may be dense with overgrowth, the calming view from the summit will surely make up for exhaustion. Imagine Mt. Balungao in the south, the Caraballo Mountain Range and the “Cordillera Gateway” to the north and vast rich Pangasinan plains all around. Landmarks for Stations of the Cross can also be found here.
The provincial life feels sweeter at the Lubas Valley Farm, where they feature a variety of flowers creating that serene picturesque nature scenery that everyone would want to immortalize in countless pictures. The Maring Lita’s Food House can also be found within the vicinity as well as bahay kubos for people to relax and rest in. The farm also allows camping so visitors can sit back and watch the vast blanket of stars that no one can normally see in bustling cities.
Address: Sitio Lubas, Brgy. Sta. Catalina, Binalonan, Pangasinan
In commemoration of Bayambang’s 405th Founding Anniversary, the 400th year of the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, as well as the 600th Death Anniversary of St. Vincent Ferrer himself, a 50.23 meter statue of the saint was erected in the St. Vincent Ferrer Prayer Park last April 5, 2019. It has been recognized as the tallest bamboo sculpture in the world, landing a top spot on the Guinness Book of World Records.
The structure was constructed with steel framing and engineered bamboo cladding, epitomizing the beauty and artistry of a historical town in a prosperous province. The park is also equipped with a chapel and food establishments, as well as strategically placed Stations of the Cross.
