"Beautiful Province of Pangasinan" Province of Pangasinan by cyndymc

Some 250 kilometers north of Manila is the province of Pangasinan, bounded on the south by the provinces of
Zambales and Tarlac, on the east by Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija, La Union on the north and the Lingayen Gulf on the west.

The province derived its name from the word "asin" meaning salt, since Pangasinan was known mainly for its salt-making industry. At present, Pangasinan has become more known for its tourist attractions and natural wonders like the Hundred Islands, enchanting caves, clean rivers and numerous beaches along the coastline of Lingayen Gulf like Patar Beach in Bolinao.

Cape Bolinao & Bolinao Church

Other places of interest in Pangasinan are architectural gems like the old churches and lighthouses.

Shrine of Our Lady of The Rosary of Manaoag

Pilgrims and tourists flock to Manaoag, a very small town of Pangasinan known for its miraculous patroness, Our Lady of The Rosary of Manaoag.