At The Heart of Pangasinan

The Philippines has roughly 15,000 kilometers of coastline. That’s a whole lot of beach for a country that’s about the size of Italy. And the province of Pangasinan contains a whopping 44 towns and four cities — 15 of which are along the shoreline of the Lingayen Gulf.  So you won’t run out of beaches or charming coastal towns.

But if you’re interested in a beach experience in the middle of the city, check out Capitol Beach. The beach extends as far as the eye can see. Whether you stroll, sunbathe, swim, kayak, or surf in the gulf, it’s an incredible experience.

For period architecture, you don’t have to look far. The Capitol building is said to be one of the eight architectural wonders of the Philippines. Designed in the American Colonial style of the early 1900s, the building features iconic columns and local hardwood. Lingayen is the capital of the province, so you will also find everything here — universities, museums, and the provincial library.

Things to Do

• Feast on milkfish! They say the yummiest bangus or milkfish hails from neighboring town, Dagupan. Bangus can be cooked several ways: soured in guava or tamarind broth; grilled with tomato and onion salsa; or fried to a golden crisp.

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• View an architectural gem. The Lingayen Capitol Building is one of the most beautiful Capitol buildings in the country. It was built in 1918, and has been restored several times.

• Revisit WWII. General MacArthur and the Allied troops landed in the Lingayen Gulf during WWII. View the Lingayen WWII Memorial containing relics and artifacts from Filipino freedom fighters and American soldiers.

• Crash a pad. Check out the indigenous-inspired Urduja House. It was named after a mythical 14th century princess. Today it is the house of the governor.