Historical Attractions

Lingayen Gulf War Memorial: Within the Provincial Capitol Compound are displayed relics reminding the people of the last World War.

Home Economics Building Of The West Central Elementary School: This building is the headquarter of Gen. MacArthur. It will soon be converted into a museum.

Cultural Attractions

Bolinao Museum: Open from Monday to Saturday, this museum on Rizal Street across the Cape Bolinao High School, contains art, geology, botany and zoology materials collected in the area.

Church Of St. James Fortress: The Bolinao Church was built by the Augustinians in 1609 that houses wooden statues which are rare. The antique altar is flanked by two grinning tongue-protruding Aztec visages presumably of Mexican influence and brought over by the Galleon Trade.

Natural Attractions

Hundred Islands National Park: Scattered off the coast of Lucap in Alaminos are islands and islets comprising the 1,844 hectares nature and recreational park. On many points between the islets, the waters are shallow for swimming and snorkeling. The Quezon Island has picnic sheds, toilets and view decks. Children’s Island is for camping activities while the Governor’s Island has facilities for accommodation. Reservations are accepted at the Public Assistance Center where motorized bancas for trips to the islands are available.

Cacupangan and Villacorta Caves: Features huge basin-like formations, pools, waterfalls, terraced rock, palace-like chamber and gypsum flowers. Exploring the cave and its vicinity is recommended during the dry season.

Santiago Island: It is located at the northeast coast of Bolinao. This island is a diver's paradise because the island's corals and reefs are swarming with marine life.

Cape Bolinao Beach: Located in Baranggay Patar, its surf is very perfect for board surfing. In the vicinity also is a freshwater source believed to be an outlet of an underground river.

Mount Balungao: About 5 kilometers southeast of the Balungao townproper, Mount Balungao has hot and cold springs. Primarily visited for for the medicinal benefits of the hotspring .

Antong Falls: This falls tumbles down into a basin on a mountainside overlooking lush sceneries of forest cover and rice fields, which makes it an ideal place for picnics and outdoor recreation.

Tambobong White Beach: This expanse of white sand beach in Dasol is desired by anglers and scuba divers for its diverse marine life.

Religious Attractions

Shrine Of The Nuestra Señora De Manaoag: Devotees congregate to the shrine of the Apo Baket thought to be miraculous, praying for her intercession. Every first Saturday of the month, a dawn procession is held in th Virgin's honor.

Shrine Of The Immaculate Concepcion: Located at Barangay Station District, Rosales, the grotto has gained distinction as a pilgrimage site because of the well-documented apparitions.

Man-made Attractions

Oceanographic Marine Laboratory: The Department of Agriculture maintains thi laboratory at Lucap, Alaminos where researches on fish production in particular bangus, siganid, and lapu-lapu breeding are conducted.

Cape Bolinao Lighthouse: The lighthouse was built by the Americans in 1903 on a 300 feet high promontory at the western part of Cape Bolinao still sending signals to vessels passing by the area.

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Scuba Diving

Fourteen Mile Reef: The reef is several kilometers long and is actually an extension of the western edge of Lingayen Gulf off the coast of Santiago Island. It has some hard and soft coral growth, many shells and variety of fish. The gradual slope ranges from 10 to 40 meters with the western edge dropping abruptly to over 250 meters.

Devil’s Island: Regarded as the best site for scuba diving at the Hundred Islands National Park.

Villacorta Cave: The longest cave in Mabini, Pangasinan, it offers two hours worth of exploration.

Nalsoc Cave: Located in Calayo, Bani, a subterranean river flows through miles of natural archway of stalactites and stalagmites.

Hundred Islands Ocean Sports: Tourists can now experience water sports adventure at the Hundred Islands National Park. Activities include kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, big game fishing, and windsurfing.

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