




Municipality of Bolinao






Tourist Attractions



Balingasay River
Cited as Region 1’s two-time winner of Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran Award for Cleanest and Greenest Inland Body of Water and recipient of the prestigious Wetlands Conservation Award, Teemed with some 15 hectares of century old mangroves and 30 hectares of nipa and mangrove palms with wild ferns hanging on trees, Cruising the long span of the river could bring solace to the soul.




U.P.M.S.I
The Bolinao Marine Laboratory serves as the official marine station of the Marine Science Institute (MSI)- University of the Philippines. The town of Bolinao was aiming the first study sires of the UP-Marine Science Institute (MSI) in 1976. Its coral reefs formed part of nationwide assessment of the country’s coral reef status. In 1983,




People's Market
This is the main market in town. Here you can buy Meat, fruit, Vegetables, and household items from buckets, mops, shoes, flip flops, sandals, cups, candy, and anything else you need. And it is located near important establishments like the Municipal Hall, Saint James the Geat Parish and more.




Underground Caves
The town is endowed with natural wonders as caves abound specifically in Patar area. These caves are underground swimming pools. With the stalactites and stalagmites adding grandeur to nature’s deepest wonders. Who else could resist to take a dip a plunge into its cool and clear waters.




St. Claire Monastery
For pilgrims, Make sure to visit St. Clare Monastery in Barangay Luna. The monastery was established following the visit of Mother Jeronima de Asuncion of the Order of St. Clare (Poor Glares) and a Franciscan friar to the town in 1621. A marker was built near the port to commemorate the event.




Bolinao Rock Formations
also known as punta piedra or point of the rocks, This is where you can see the natural and spectacular Rocks formed by the incessant lapping of tidal waves against the shore through the centuries. It is located along Patar Road going to the famous Cape Bolinao Light House and Patar White Beach. It is also near to other Bolinao’s tourist spots




Mangrove Nursery
The PMIC is being managed by the Provincial Government of Pangasinan through the Provincial Agriculture Office. This center is also one the most favourite tourist spot as Best Learning and Discovery Area in the province. and to appreciate the importance and value of Mangroves in the coastal communities.




Cape Bolinao Lighthouse
Rising at 351 feet above sea level atop Punta Piedra point which is a towering hill of solid rock in Brgy.Patar, the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse has a visibility of about 20 miles towards the Lighthouse in Poro Point. Constructed in 1905 by American, British and Filipino engineers. This majestic structure has a total of 134 steps out of its six platforms that has 20 rungs to include 14 other steps to the illumination room.




Bolinao Falls
located in Brgy. Samang Norte and Brgy.Tupa which is around 15.6 kilometers away from the proper, this tourism site has fast becoming popular among tourist who are in search for Nature adventures. The Series of falls have shallow water in the proximity but gets deeper as one progresses into the water. With a huge basin that span around 20 meters at its wildest, the falls has only line drop but the rock formations are almost similar.




St. James The Great Parish
Built in 1609, the St. James The Great Parish Church is the only religious structure in the country that bears the Coat-of-arms of Spain. The Church and the miniature image of the town of Bolinao take pride as one of the Philippine landmarks that are featured and displayed at Legoland Malaysia. The edifice was constructed out of black coral stones and its 75 feet tower is considered as one of the tallest in the entire country.




Patar White Sand Beach
Patar Beach boasts of its white sand and crystal clear water. Around 19 kilometers from the town proper, this famed local tourism come-on has captured the hearts of tourist both local and international. With its new look after the LGU endeavoured to dismantle cottages to add order and beauty to the place, tourism industry soared since then. This catapulted a higher level of appreciation which open doors towards remarkable influx of guests nowadays.






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