Pangasinan

On your way to Pangasinan, you will drive by rice paddies, nipa huts and just the whole rustic feel of the province. When you get to Lucap Point, be ready to be amazed at what nature here can offer you. You do not even need to step into a boat in order to view the islands. Of course, you cannot see everything at once but from the jump off point, you can already marvel at the islands before you, just waiting for you to discover them.

The exact number of the islands is not exactly a hundred but 124 during low tide and 123 during high tide. The islands are scattered close together in the Lingayen Gulf. Only three of the islands are developed for the sake of tourism. There is a guesthouse at the Governor’s Island that is ideal for family or group use. The guesthouse as two bedrooms, a common bathroom, separate living area, dining area and kitchen. If you are on a budget, the head on to Children’s Island. There are screened bedrooms here with kerosene lighting and a drum of fresh water is provided. Truly a unique and exciting experience, especially if you grew up in the city. The third island built for tourism has no accommodation but it is flocked but campers and picnic lovers. Aside from boat rides and picnics, other activities available in Hundred Islands National Park are fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

St. Dominic church

The Hundred Islands National Park is located in the town of Alaminos, Pangasinan. It is 250km or about 4 hours drive away from the capital city of Manila. You can get there by renting your own vehicle or you can ride a bus that will take you to Alaminos. From the terminal, it is just a 15 minute tricycle ride going to Lucap Wharf. The best time to go here is during the dry season, which is from November to April. The rest of the year is considered as wet season.

History

Hundred Islands became a national park due to Presidential Proclamation No. 667 signed by then President Manuel L. Quezon on the 18th of January 1940. Before, the maintenance, management and operation of the national park were under the Philippine Tourism Authority. In 2005, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo transferred these responsibilities over to the city government of Alaminos, Pangasinan by virtue of Executive Order No. 436.

Festival

The Hundred Islands Festival is a weeklong celebration that starts in the first week of May. Expect athletic competitions around Alaminos to start by then as well as skydiving events, skills Olympics, island adventure race and a lot of street dancing. The cuisines and delicacies of Alaminos are showcased and offered for all to see and taste, especially those produced by the sea. The main event is the fluvial procession showcasing boats decorated with shells and other marine themes.

Tips

Lucap point has air-conditioned accommodations if you do not want to rough it up in the islands overnight.
There is also a business center here where you can do a few meetings and small seminars just for a chance of ambiance.

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