Pangasinan Attractions: Burgos Pangasinan

The pristine beach of Cabongaoan located in the municipality of Burgos, Pangasinan. 

While not as popular as its neighbors, Dasol, Bolinao, and Alaminos it has caught the attention of the tourism community owing to its natural wonders, its white-sand beaches, and waterfalls.

The waters of Cabongaoan Beach are very clear and as the photos show, very blue in various shades and hues. Depending on the time of the day, it may be tranquil, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling or the winds may pick up and may become wavy and add to the fun.

The powdery sand is one of the features of the beach because its color is comparable to other famous beaches in the country.

A few minutes from Cabongaoan Beach, also known as Cabo, is the popular Death Pool. For those who are brave enough, one can go in and enjoy the deep fluctuations of the water caused by the surging of the waves pushing and pulling the water from this small hole near the edge of the rocky part of the beach.

There aren't many full-service accommodations in the area. Instead, it has become a popular place for campers to come pitch their tents and experience the rustic life for a day or two.

This is the perfect time for a barbecue by the beach and even set out a long table for a boodle fight.

 

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Pangasinan Attractions: Balungao, Pangasinan

Conveniently located near the TPLEX and McArthur Highway, Balungao is home to Mt. Balungao, an extinct volcano that has become a popular destination for hikers and mountain climbers due to its challenging vertical assault. 

Mt. Balungao is an extinct volcano, 382 metres (1,253 ft) ASL. Its volcanic past is manifested by its physical profile and the presence of hot and cold springs. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) lists Mount Balungao as an inactive volcano.

Depending on a climber's level of experience, it takes about an hour of mostly vertical climbing to reach the summit that offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding towns of Pangasinan. One can get a guide offered by the Balungao Hilltop Adventure management. A guide costs Php.500 for a maximum of 10 persons.  

Balungao opened its doors to adventure travel tourism with the opening of Balungao Hilltop Adventure. Located at the foot of Mount Balungao, the resort was constructed by the municipal government of Balungao and now boasts of the country's longest zip line stretching 1.4 kilometers. 

The Balungao Hilltop Adventure also offers ATV or quad bike adventure, bungee trampoline, biking, mountain climbing, and the refurbished hot and cold spring swimming pools. 

After all the physically demanding, extreme activities, take a dip in their hot and cold pools. 

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Pangasinan Attractions: Anda, Pangasinan

Anda is the so-called "Mother of the Hundred Islands." because of its proximity to the popular destination.  However, it does boast of its own white sand beaches and even a sand bar. 

It is accessible mostly through the Anda Bridge connecting it to the municipality of Bolinao. This bridge was originally part of the Carmen Bridge which was destroyed during the earthquake of 1990.

Anda is well-known for the Tondol Beach, with its fine white sand beach and a shallow coastline. On low tides, the water recedes so far out that it is possible to walk in shallow water for up to a kilometer. 

According to the renowned photographer, Cloyd Madrid, Tondol Beach offers "clear azure waters" and "fine cream-white sand" that stretches out for almost a kilometer away from the mainland.

During the low tide, a number of sandbars appear in the water and people can walk all the way from the shore to the closest island with the water only reaching up to their ankles. 

During low tide, starfish are easily visible in the shallow water along with other marine life such as fishes and sea urchins. 

Instead of beautiful sunsets, Tondol beach is blessed with stunning sunrises. 

Tondol Beach is already known as the "little Boracay of the north. It is the perfect place for those who are looking to deviate from the mainstream and more popular destinations in Pangasinan. 

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Pangasinan Attractions: Dasol, Pangasinan

Located in the town of Dasol,Pangasinan, Tambobong has a beautiful extensive cream sand beach; great for strolling on. The sand is quite fine but not powder fine and some portions in the water are sandy--good for swimming. The water is crystal clear, very inviting!

The 18 kms distance from the town proper will take about 15 to 20 minutes drive. A white sand beach with water that teems with marine life awits! A favorite site of anglers and scuba divers.

The magnificent beauty of this exquisite virgin beach is just breathtaking.

Colibra Island, which is about 20 to 30 minutes boatride from the mainland has a beautiful shoreline; clear waters that is good for for diving and snorkeling. The island’s beach however has no shade. So be prepared to get a dark tan.

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Pangasinan Attractions: Hundred Islands National Park

For a province that has so much to offer, from breathtaking beaches, crave-worthy food, and historical significance, it is difficult to imagine Pangasinan without its famous Hundred Islands National Park. 

Famous in the ’70s and 80’s, destroyed by dynamite fishing and went through a slump in the ’90s and re-emerged with a major facelift and aggressive transformation in the 2000s, The Hundred Islands National Park has seen tourists coming back in droves, not just from the country but from many parts of the world.

Gone are the lousy straw huts, dirty island bathrooms and disorganized boat assignments. These have been replaced by world-class, concrete cabanas, a massively organized tourism administration, a beautiful boardwalk and tons of exciting modern activities that make it the jewel of all Pangasinan travel destinations.

Check out the awesome pictures below.

From the start, you will be greeted by a beautiful park

And a pleasant boardwalk

Where you can see boats waiting to take you to the islands

There is even a relaxing koi garden

Various activities await the adventurous traveler. Banana boat rides...

Jet skis

After a fun swim, rest in one of the solid concrete cabanas 

The various developed islands have gone a world-class facelift and makeover

It has become safe enough to pitch a tent and spend the night

Calm and pristine lagoons are waiting at every corner

While in many others white sand beaches and turqouise blue waters invite for a cool swim

Before heading home, drop by the caves for a selfie with the stalactite and stalagmite formations