Lingayen

Lingayen is a town, the provincial capital in Pangasinan, known for its long and wide beach.

Understand
. The town is divided into 32 barangays for administrative purposes.

Lingayen is the capital municipality of the province. It is the birthplace of the Philippines' 12th President, Fidel V. Ramos.

By bus
The town is served regularly by Victory Liner buses from their Pasay and Cubao terminals.

Nearby
Just 8 km from Lingayen is Bugallon, a town with a rich historical background and a connection to the Philippines' fight for independence, named after General Urbano Bugallon, a native of the town and a hero of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Besides exploring the town's rich cultural heritage and learning about its history, you can find:


 * General Urbano Bugallon Ancestral House – A historical site that pays tribute to General Bugallon's legacy.
 * Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish Church – A religious and architectural landmark.

Do

 * Visit Veterans Park behind at the Capitol Complex and discover the history of the province during the Japanese Occupation.
 * Go swimming at Lingayen Beach or El Puerto Marina in Lingayen
 * Visit the Casa Real or the Banaan Museum.
 * Every year, the town celebrates Bagoong Festival and the Pista'y Dayat.

Nearby
Check out the annual Carabao Festival in Bugallon.

Go next

 * 1) Dagupan City. A major urban center known for its commerce, education, and gastronomic delights.
 * 2) San Carlos City.
 * 3) Binmaley. Known for its agricultural industry and nearby beach resorts.
 * 4) Calasiao. Famous for its puto (rice cake) and beautiful church.
 * 5) Alaminos City. Home of the Hundred Islands.