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1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

9. CSI The City Mall Dagupan

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D id you know that Pangasinan was derived from the word “asin,” as the province is the largest salt producer in the Philippines? Besides, it’s surrounded by cities worth visiting, such as Alaminos and Dagupan.

While some of us may be familiar with the Hundred Islands and nearby beaches in Pangasinan, there are also exciting parts of Dagupan; you should also discover to satisfy that inner wanderlust.

The best thing about the city is that it’s easily accessible by several bus liners such as Victory, Five Star, and Solid North buses.

From food trips and exotic destinations to heart-racing activities – Dagupan – the Milkfish Capital of the Philippines – has got you covered!

No need to worry about planning your itinerary! Here we listed our top 10 best things to do in Dagupan City!

Visit the Pacific Salt Farm

Boasting 500 hectares in Bolinao, the Pacific Salt Farm has been named one of the country’s biggest salt suppliers since 1956.

The salt farm has also provided jobs to the residents of Dagupan, and in case you’re wondering how they make their gourmet salt, the farm offers guests an immersion tour and harvesting experience.

Make sure to try the Binungey or “bamboo rice cake,” which they take pride in.

Experience the Dawel River Cruise

Join the Dawel River Cruise in Dagupan, which was opened to the public during the Bangus Festival 2011.

This is the perfect activity for tourists to showcase Dagupan’s calm and serene rivers and provide a livelihood to the boatman, cooks, and eco guides.

If you’re lucky, you’ll see thriving mangroves and some migratory birds during the cruise. The cruise will be coursing from Dawel to Watac River.

If you’re interested, note that boats leave every hour and are docked at San Marino Place, Bonuan Catacdang, and Dagupan City.

Visit the Instagram-worthy graffiti art at Bonuan Tondaligan Beach.

Suppose you want to take your IG gaming to a different level. Why not head over to Bonuan Tondaligan Beach, enjoy the sunset, and appreciate the stellar graffiti art in the abandoned building.

You can also rent a cottage and bring a snack while enjoying the scenic view.

Dine at Ciudad Elmina Fishing Village

Dagupan is called the Milkfish capital of the country for nothing. Head over to Ciudad Fishing Village, owned by former City Mayor Alipio Fernandez in the Mayombo District, Dagupan City, and make a meal out of your fresh catch.

Aside from bangus, you can try other seafood dishes from some sinigang na sugpo and tilapia. You can also try meat dishes too!

It’s not only a restaurant, but this property also offers standard rooms and recreational activities perfect for those traveling with their family or in huge groups.

Visit the Dagupan City Museum

Visiting a museum is the best to gain information about a specific city or province.

Located right across from the town hall and park lies the Dagupan City Museum. They collect historical artifacts from photos relating to the city cathedral renovation and several WWII-era relics, antique household items, and clothes contributed by Dagupan residents.

There are also photos taken during WWII when MacArthur landed and toured around the quaint town.

Stroll Around Tondaligan Beach

Its sand may not be as white and fine as Boracay, but Tondaligan Beach can give you the utmost relaxation you can ever think of.

It’s best for daytrippers if you rent a cottage for the whole day and wait until the sunset. If you’re traveling from Cubao, ride a bus to Lingayen or Dagupan, Pangasinan. Travel time is around 4 hours.

From Dagupan, ride a jeep going to Tondaligan Beach. No need to worry about getting lost. The locals are very much welcome to accommodate your questions regarding directions.

Visit the Pantal River

Another attraction to check out in Dagupan is the iconic Pantal Bridge, a man-made structure in the Pantal River.

It offers a one-of-a-kind view, as you can see the different vessels behind the bridge and its clear waters.

You can also rent a boat for Php50 to join the one-hour tour and check out some attractions like the sand bar.

Visit Dagupan Church

People say that whenever you visit a church for the first time, make sure to light a candle and wish, and that’s precisely what we suggest you did when you drop by Dagupan Church.

Rebuilt in the early 1800, visiting the Dagupan Cathedral should be on your bucket list the next time you visit.

After it was destroyed during the 1991 quake, it was reconstructed in 2001, where a grand inauguration mass was held and was attended only by priests.

Explore Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Headquarters in Dagupan

If you’re curious about where Gen Douglas MacArthur stayed after World War II, check out the West Central Elementary School I Home Economics Building.

Inside you’ll see the famous white bathtub, photographs of MacArthur and other American soldiers walking around the streets of Dagupan, and the dresser.

Although the restoration has been reported to have been stopped, this headquarter remains an iconic site in Dagupan.

Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

Make sure to include the Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden in your itinerary. It’s just close to Tondaligan beach.

It was built in 1975 to commemorate the heroism and valor of all soldiers sacrificed during World War II.

It’s not only a perfect hangout place for the locals but also an ideal location for jogging, morning or before sunset walks, or meeting up with someone.

Visit the ruins of PNR Dagupan Station

PNR Dagupan Station was opened on November 24, 1892, as the terminus of the then Manila-Dagupan Railroad. Although the line was abandoned years ago, both of the two station buildings still stand up to this day, the platform area of the original station building currently serves as a dump site.

Eat Pigar-Pigar

Pigar pigar, is a very popular street food in Dagupan City. It is made from thinly sliced beef or carabao meat with liver. The ingredients are deep-fried, and once cooked, it is served with fresh sliced white onions and other garnishings.

Dine at El Jardin by Ciudad Fernandino

A beautiful garden-setting restaurant and events place, this place is one of the most instagrammable places in Dagupan. El Jardin by Ciudad Fernandino is owned and operated by the same owners of Ciudad Fernandino Hotel and Cafe Dos in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan.

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• Budget-friendly
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1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

9. CSI The City Mall Dagupan

10. Stillwater Spa and Beauty Lounge

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4. Dagupan City Museum

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6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

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Dagupan is a city in pangasinan laden with natural and historical significance and is dubbed as the melting pot of of the province. also known as the "milkfish capital of the philippines," the city is overflwoing with the bounty of nature..

Dagupan is a city in Pangasinan laden with natural and historical significance and is dubbed as the melting pot of of the province.  Also known as the "Milkfish Capital of the Philippines," the city is overflowing with the bounty of nature.

The following are the natural and historical wonders that are just waiting to be discovered:

Pantal River/Bridge Pantal Bridge is an iconic Dagupan man-made structure located in the legendary Pantal River. According to townsfolk, the river is a natural wonder said to have sprung to life because of the loneliness and tears of a maiden named Mato-or, whose one great love, Malamang, fell in love with a princess from a far kingdom as though in a trance.

Like a corridor leading to the sea, Pantal River separates barangays Poblacion Oeste and Uno from Pantal. Behind the bridge are various types of seafaring vessels either unloading merchandise from Manila, Bolinao and Vigan, or loading sugar, alcohol or bagoong for the domestic market.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Headquarters in Dagupan (West Central Elementary School’s Home Economics Building) After World War II was over and the Philippines were free from Japanese occupation, American forces commanding officer Gen. Douglas MacArthur came to Dagupan City via a landing crat in Bonuan Blue Beach from Lingayen. It was there that he inspected the air field facilities then being constructed along the shore line. He then proceeded to the main building of the West Central Elementary School, which became the headquarters of the South Pacific Area Command for a brief period. It is today one of the heritage sites being restored by the city government.

Manila-Dagupan Railway It was on June 25, 1857 when plans for the country’s railways system took place, when King Alfonso XII issued a decree directing the Office of the Inspector of Public Works of the Philippines to submit a general plan of railways for Luzon. The actual construction work of the Manila-Dagupan lines began on July 31, 1887 at the Manila Central Station in Tutuban, Tondo. It involved cutting through rice fields and building bridges across rivers and estuaries. Dagupan locals back then considered it a milestone that would cause a standstill in their lives. They likened the train (tren) to a prancing iron horse that spewed black smoke. A foreign visitor in 1893 wrote of the train: “Ésperanza para los Filipinos” (Hope for the Filipinos).

Dagupan Church The earliest version of the first church of Dagupan was a humble structure of nipa and bamboo. It was destroyed during the rebellion in 1660, and was rebuilt in stone in the early 1800s. In the latter part of the 19th century, the church was known to have been made of bricks and roofed with nipa shingles. During the earthquake of 1892, the church collapsed, later to be replaced with another edifice by Fr. Vicente Iztegui in 1895. It endured attacks during the 1898 revolution, and was reconstructed yet again thereafter. The belltower was reconstructed intermittently from 1903 to 1914.

Bonuan Blue Beach Bonuan Blue Beach was one of the landing sites of the Liberation Forces on January 9, 1945. This stretch of beach in Dagupan City features a Japanese Park, the Tondaligan Park and the MacArthur Landing Marker.

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• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

9. CSI The City Mall Dagupan

10. Stillwater Spa and Beauty Lounge

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Things to do in dagupan.

• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Budget-friendly
• Good for Kids
• Good for Big Groups
• Adventurous
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Good for Couples
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

9. CSI The City Mall Dagupan

10. Stillwater Spa and Beauty Lounge

What travellers are saying

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Dagupan City is replete with events of historical significance and rich cultural heritage making it a topnotch destination for tourists.

It is a city nestled by the sea and traversed by seven rivers, which is ideal for sports, leisure and bountiful harvest for one’s gastronomic delight.

In one of the Seven Rivers (Patogcawen, Magueragday, Paldakit, Bayaoas, Pantal, Calmay and Tanap) of the city lies the Dawel River Cruise. One would definitely enjoy the invigorating sight of mangroves (where you can find 14 out of the 48 species of bakawan in the Philippines), fishes (including Dagupan’s treasure – the Dagupan Bangus), and different avian species. The cruise, which lasts for an hour will begin at the foot of the Dawel Bridge in Catacdang, Bonuan Gueset. Ruins of the old railroad tracks going to Damortis, La Union can be seen along the cruise. Provisions for restaurants, kayak rentals, souvenir shops and restrooms, which will surely lure tourists, are in the works as an add-ons to the trip.

The Bonuan Blue Beach has been one of the region’s favorite summer gates away, where one can have time to relax and enjoy the splash of the waves. It is the place where the Tondaligan People’s Park lies, a sprawling 72 hectare foreshore where the Japanese-Philippine Friendship Memorial Garden and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers are located as a fitting tribute to Filipino, American and Japanese soldiers of World War II. Close to the garden is the Mayor’s Pavilion, a multi-purpose area suitable for picnics and events.

The school, which used to be Gen. Douglas McArthur’s Headquarters in Dagupan is now the Home Economics Building of the West Central Elementary School. The school was constructed in 1909 and is better known as the Gabaldon Buuilding.

The Ruins of Franklin Bridge reminds use of the great flood in 1935, which washed the bridge away along with the Colegio de San Alberto Magno in Barangay Calmay, the first college in Dagupan. The bridge sits at the foot of what is now the Pantal Bridge.

The Spanish Railroad Station (Las Estaciones Ferrocarril Manila-Dagupan), used to be the city’s link to the south was built by the Spanish and opened in 1982 as part of the Manila-Dagupan line of the Manila Railway Company Limited.

The Old St. John Cathedral Church takes us back in time when Katipuneros won the final battle against the Spaniards within church grounds on July 21, 1898. It is also before its altar that the legendary Leonor Rivera, Dr. Jose Rizal’s lost love, tied the knot with Henry Kipping, a British engineer who set up the first railway system from Manila to Dagupan.

Other remnants of the past can still be found in the heart of the city, such as the more than a Century-old Water Tower, which used to supply the city’s water needs.

Capturing Dagupan’s colorful heritage is the City Museum, which shelters old photographs and antique household items originally owned by famed clans. In the gallery, paintings of native contemporary artists and the masterpieces of National Artists Victorio Edades are showcased.

Also in the heart of the city is the City Plaza, which houses the City Museum. It is the ideal venue for various events, cultural shows and gatherings. It has a Senior Citizen’s Park which is on the left side of the plaza where the Jose Rizal monument can be found. The Children’s Park located at the right side of the plaza, features slides and swings for the children. It is also the site of the monument of Andres Bonifacio and other national heroes.

The Best of Dagupan-Food

The Dagupan Bangus is the epitome of Dagupan’s best. The Betel, a local term for bangus, is the tastiest milkfish in the world. It is the same bangus that catapulted the city to fame as the Bangus Capital of the World. The Dagupan Bangus is cooked and served in 101 ways by restaurants in the city. Among the favorite recipes are inkalot (grilled), fried boneless daing (sun-dried) and insular or sinigang (sour-soup) na Bangus.

One can add flavor to the bangus by adding the condiment, which distinguishes Pangasinan cuisine from the other cruisiness – the Bagoong, a salted anchovies locally known as inasin or monamon, produced totally near the old Perez market.

Another favorite food is Pigar Pigar, a flake of beef or carabao meat, seasoned with salth and pepper, piled and mixed with lightly limped onions and fried in beefy-tasting oil. It is also garnished with vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage. To the non-cholesterol conscious, one can ask for slices of beef fat to add zest to the meat. Stalls that offer this dish are located in Galvan Street.

Kaleskes is another dish unique to Dagupan and other towns of Pangasinan. Kaleskes is a Pangasinan word for intestines or innards. Stalls in Herrero-Perez sell the slowly-boiled beef and beef offal and are cooked on wood-fired stoves.

Desserts anyone? Go for Lasip Grande’s Bocayo or Buko Pastillas. These are famously served in local restaurants. A favorite among the locals, being a sweet, light dessert to cap off sumptuous meals is the Buko Pastillas. Buko Pastillas is a candied coconut formed into soft, chewy bars, while Bocayo is made of strips of young coconuts cooked to a crunch with molasses or white sugar.

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Since the Spanish time, Dagupan has always been the center of education in Region 1. The private sector-driven centers of education sush as the University of Pangasinan, the oldest University north of Manila; University of Luzon and Lyceum-Northwestern University lead 14 colleges and 18 vocational schools and 3 technical learning centers, 19 secondary schools and 53 elementary schools, both public and private.

Dagupan has a high concentration of 57 banks and 44 financial institutions that support its status as the major trading and commercial center in North Luzon. It has several malls, supermarkets and multi-national food chains.

Medical and health service centers abound in Dagupan. Out of 51 hospitals in Pangasinan, 12 are located in the city. The largest of these is the Region 1 Medical Center with hospital bed capacity of 300. The city has also a lot of wellness SPAs to choose from.

The Bangus Festival, City Fiesta & other Festivities

The Bangus Festival is one of the major and most exciting festivals in the Philippines worth visiting and coming back for. Watch and enjoy the Gilon-Gilon ed Dalan, a street dancing competition; 101 Ways to Cook Bangus; Bangus Rodeo; Bangus ed Karosa; and the Kalutan ed Dalan, which earned for Dagupan City the Guiness World Record as the longest grill in 2003.

Undeniably, the Bangus Festival has become the best advertisement for the world’s tastiest milkfish; the Dagupan Bangus.

The Agew na Dagupan is celebrated on the day when Dagupan was chartered as a city on June 20, 1947 when President Manuel A. Roxas signed into law Republic Acr 170 authored by then Speaker Eugenio Perez. On October 13, 1947, President Roxas issued Executive Order No. 96 implementing Republic Act 170 and fixing the territorial limits of the city. The celebration of the Agew na Dagupan, or the founding day of Dagupan is observed as a holiday with appropriate rites.

Dagupan City starts the Dagupan City Fiesta in honor of the city’s patron St. John the Evangelist on December 16, with the traditional misa de gallo. Christmas has become synonymous to the Dagupan Fiesta wherein institutionalized activities mark nightly events at the City Plaza such as Nights for Employees, Rotarians, Barangays, alumni of Dagupan City National High School, Teachers and Professionals, Balikbayans, Miss Dagupan Coronation Night and the Rizal Day Celebration. Hundreds of overseas Dagupenos also make an annual trip back home under the city’s Pawil Dagupan Project. December 27 is the feast day of St. John the Evangelist.

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• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Budget-friendly
• Good for Kids
• Good for Big Groups
• Adventurous
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Good for Couples
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

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Top Things to Do in Dagupan - Dagupan Must-See Attractions

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• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Budget-friendly
• Good for Kids
• Good for Big Groups
• Adventurous
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Good for Couples
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

9. CSI The City Mall Dagupan

10. Stillwater Spa and Beauty Lounge

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Dagupan city history, tourist spots, festivals, officials.

Dagupan City a 1st class Independent Component city in the province of Pangasinan , Philippines. Jump to Tourist Spots

Profile of Dagupan City in Pangasinan Location –> North-central part of Pangasinan, ILocos Region, Philippines (See map below) Neighboring Towns –> Mangaldan, Calasiao and Binmaley Distance from Manila –> 216 kilometers north Area –> 44.47 km2 (17.17 sq mi) Population –> 171,271 (2015 census) Industries –> Trading, Tourism, Fishing * Dagupan is the trading center of Pangasinan. * Dagupan is considered the milkfish (Bangus) capital of the Philippines No. of Barangays –> 31 Revenue (2016) –> 756,078,443.25

City Officials (2019-2022) Go here to see the elected government officials of Dagupan City .

Dagupan City History

Dagupan derived its name from the local term Pagdaragupan which means gathering place because it had been the center of commerce for a very long time. Long before the coming of the Spaniards, it was already a thriving polity called Kaboloan, a tiny kingdom which sent emissaries to China.

In 1583, Agustinian missionaries arrived and called the place Bacnotan. In 1590, Bacnotan was established as a Pueblo. In 1660, local chieftain Andres Malong led a revolt against the abusive rule of the Spaniards but the revolt did not succeed due to inferior armaments. The gathering of rebels in the area was also called Pagdaragupan which later was shortened as Dagupan.

By 1891, the Manila-Dagupan Railway became operational which contributed a lot to the growth and development of Dagupan.

On June 20, 1947, Dagupan was established as a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 170 which was signed by the President Manuel Roxas.

In 1991, much of Dagupan City was devastated by a great earthquake which also destroyed many parts of Baguio City and other areas.

In 2003, Dagupan showcased the world’s longest barbecue grill measuring 1007.56 meters. In it was grilled 10,000 pieces of milkfish. This feat was enshrined in Guiness World Book of Records.

Dagupan Pangasinan Tourist Spots

Bonuan Blue Beach Cathedral Parish of St. John the Evangelist Ciudad Elmina Dagupan City Museum Dagupan Golf and Beach Club Dawel River

Magsaysay Market Sanctuario de San Juan

Dagupan Festivals

Bangus Festival

RELATED: Profile of Pangasinan Province See also: List of Philippine Cities by Region and Province

See also: Profile and Tourist Spots of Alaminos City , San Carlos City , and Urdaneta City

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Top Things to Do in Dagupan - Dagupan Must-See Attractions

Things to do in dagupan.

• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Budget-friendly
• Good for Kids
• Good for Big Groups
• Adventurous
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Good for Couples
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

9. CSI The City Mall Dagupan

10. Stillwater Spa and Beauty Lounge

What travellers are saying

Top Things to Do in Dagupan, Philippines - Dagupan Must-See Attractions

Things to do in dagupan.

• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Budget-friendly
• Good for Kids
• Good for Big Groups
• Adventurous
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Good for Couples
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Tondaligan Beach

2. Bonuan Blue Beach

3. Tondaligan People's Park

4. Dagupan City Museum

5. Japanese-Philippine Friendship Garden

6. San Roque Dam

7. Pantal River

8. rare eagles forest marine and agricultural development.

9. CSI The City Mall Dagupan

10. Stillwater Spa and Beauty Lounge

What travellers are saying