'''Pangasinan''' is in the Region 1 in northern Luzon, the chief island of the Philippines.
Regions
'''Hundred Islands'''. This is a lovely area on the coast north of Manila. As the name implies the region is dotted with numerous tiny islands. Some have beaches to which you can charter a boat. Typically the boat will leave you for several hours on your own private beach.
Cities
There are many cities in the province of Pangasinan. They are:
'''Dagupan City''' is the main city of Pangasinan. There are several malls, CSI: The City Mall and Nepo Mall being the most popular.
'''Urdaneta City''' is tops in finance not only in Pangasinan but the entire Ilocos region. Because of this, Urdaneta in only it's 9th year of cityhood is being eyed for upgrade to 1st class city status, the first in region 1 beating older cities like Dagupan. There are also several malls here, including Magic Mall, CB Mall & CSI. SM Prime Holdings has a 15.6 hectare lot in this city for its future mall. Urdaneta is home to the largest cattle market north of Manila & the largest ''bagsakan'' market in the region.
'''San Carlos City''', the Mango and Bamboo Capital of the Philippines, is Pangasinan's most historic political unit as well as its cultural capital. The city dresses up in green and yellow every April when it celebrates the Mango-Bamboo Festival, a festival that showcases not only delicious mangoes and durable bamboo handicrafts but the best San Carlos City has to offer.
'''Alaminos City''' is home to the famous '''Hundred Islands'''.
Understand
Talk
Most Pangasinenses residing in central Pangasinan speak the '''Pangasinan''' language. Their language is known by other Filipinos as '''Pangalatok'''.
'''Ilokano''' is spoken in the western and especially the eastern side of Pangasinan.
Many establishments use the national language known as '''Filipino''' that is based on Tagalog.
'''English''' is widely-spoken in the province especially by the youth.
Get in
There is no airport serving Pangasinan. So, if you are coming from Manila, you are likely to take the bus. If you have a car, you can take NLEX (North Luzon Express Way). If you are willing to spend a lot of money, taxis can also drive you to Pangasinan.
Get around
Like other Philippine provinces and cities, '''jeepneys''' and '''tricycles''' are very common. In some parts, there are '''sidecars''' or '''pedicabs'''.
See
Churches
'''Nuestra Senora de Manaoag''' is a large church located in the town of Manaoag. It houses the "Our Lady of Manaoag" which is believed to grant wishes and miracles. Many Filipinos visit the church as pilgrims.
'''Shrine of Senor Divino Tessoro''' is a shrine located in front of St. Peter and Paul's Parish in the town of Calasiao, Pangasinan. Inside is a statue of Jesus nailed on his cross. It is the second pilgrimage site in the province.
Museums
Lingayen Gulf War Museum in Lingayen
Bolinao Museum in Bolinao
Other Places
Antong Falls in Sison
Cacupangan Cave in Mabini
Mount Balungao in Balungao
Manleluag Spring National Park in Mangatarem
Urduja House in Lingayen
Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center in Lingayen
Oceanographic Marine Laboratory in Alaminos
Rock Garden Resort
Treasures of Bolinao
Coca-Cola Plant in Calasiao
Pista'y Dayat (Feast of the Sea) in Lingayen
Puto Stalls in Calasiao
Lipit Falls in Sta. Maria, San Nicolas, Pangasinan
Pila Falls in Natividad, Pangasinan
Bangus Festival in Dagupan
Do
Mountain Hiking in mountains of San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
Picnic in Sitio Puyao, Brgy. Fianza, San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
Shop
'''CSI''' is a very popular chain of malls in Pangasinan. Some of them are '''CSI: The City Mall''' in the Lucao District and '''CSI Square''' in downtown Dagupan. '''Nepo Mall''' is also a main mall that is located in Dagupan. '''Magic Mall ''', the first legit mall in Pangasinan is located in Urdaneta City. Other Malls in Urdaneta are CB Mall, CSI-Urdaneta, CSI Warehouse Club and Super Magic.
Swim
Bonuan Blue Beach in Dagupan
White Beach in San Fabian
Cape Bolinao Beach in Bolinao
Tambobong White Beach in Dasol
Tondol Beach in Anda
Eat
'''Dagupena''' is a famous world-class restaurant. During its early days, it was located in downtown Dagupan. It is now located in the prospering town of Calasiao (minutes from its former location).
'''Jeck's''' is a bakery/restaurant located near the Lucao District.
The town of Calasiao is very famous because of its puto (white rice cake). The puto stalls are located in front of the Calasiao Municipal Hall.
American restaurants such as McDonald's, Shakey's, and Kenny Rogers' are present across the province. Filipino restaurant chains such as Jollibee, Chow King and Goldilock's are very common.
'''Jellens Bakeshop''' is a bakery restaurant located in Tayug.
'''Cindy's''' located in Tayug.
Sleep
'''Regency Hotel''' McArthur Highway, Calasiao. The hotel's location is very clean. It is only minutes away from downtown Dagupan and CSI: The City Mall.
'''Pangasinan Village Inn''' Brgy. Bued, Calasiao.
Puerto del Sol Resort. log Malino, Bolinao. 632-637-8963. 632-631-2861. ttp://www.puertodelsol-bolinao.com/. est rates on official website start at US$86. The name comes from the the Spanish translation of 'Doorway of the Sun,' can be found at the edge of the clear waters of the South China Sea.
Star Plaza Hotel. B Fernandez, Dagupan City. 075-523-4888. ttp://www.starplazadagupan.com/. Star Plaza Hotel is in downtown Dagupan. The restaurant serves a wide range of delicious food. However, expect having difficulties getting to the hotel due to heavy traffic as well as pollution.
'''A1 Hotel''' A. Bonifacio Street, Tayug.
'''Acacia Motel''' Tayug.
'''Star of David Hotel''' Sapang Manaoag, Tel:(75)5192871. www.starofdavidhotel.com . Along the road of Manaoag-Binalonan/Pozorubio-Baguio. It is only minutes away from downtown Manaoag.