The Hundred Islands National Park, one of the most well-known outdoor travel destinations in the
Philippines, provides tourists from home and abroad a remarkable experience.
According to the National Committee on Geographical Sciences, the Hundred Islands National Park is commended for its scientific value in addition to its astounding beauty and mesmerizing scenery.
This amazing group of tiny islands, which is also the first national park in the Philippines, is located in Alaminos City, in the province of
Pangasinan.
How to Get To The Hundred Islands National Park
How do you get there, then?
Because there is no airport in the province of Pangasinan, driving a car or taking a bus is the best way to get there.
Tourists can take a five-hour bus ride to Alaminos, where they will have plenty of time to prepare for the park's activities.
You can travel around three kilometers from Alaminos to Barangay Lucap by tricycle.
Barangay Lucap serves as the primary lodging facility and information hub for the national park. Visitors can hire boats from there to travel to the islands.
Exploring Pangasinan's Remarkable Hundred Islands National Park
Through island hopping, you can explore many obscure caves, coves, and coral reefs which is home to an endless variety of marine wildlife.
Indeed, the Hundred Islands is a beautiful and interesting place to be.
One notable marine animal here is a gigantic clam known locally as Taklobo. The giant clam measures at one meter in length and weighs about 225 kg.
Be sure to see the gigantic clams when snorkeling in the Hundred Islands.
As you can see, the national park's natural splendor is home to a great diversity of rich marine life, yet the marine animals are only a small part of their appeal.
1. Governor's Island
The Lingayen Gulf is home to 124 islands that make up The Hundred Islands, totaling 1,884 hectares of land.
Only three of these islands have been properly developed as tourist sites. These islands are the Governor, Children, and Quezon.
Only the Governor's Island has a reasonably well-equipped guesthouse among the three.
The guesthouse, which has 2 bedrooms, a living room, and a dining room, can accommodate visitors for the night.
Additionally, Governor's Island has other amenities like generator lights that are perfect for accommodating large groups of people or families.
2. Quezon Island
The largest island of the three, Quezon Island, is named from the late Philippine President Manuel Quezon, who on January 18, 1940 declared these cluster of islands a national park.
Although there is a market on the island where people can choose to buy food and beverages, bringing and cooking your own food is permitted.
The pavilion's picnic tables here are available for visitors to use. You should be aware, though, that it's possible you'll have to wait your turn to use any of the picnic tables.
This island can easily become overcrowded!
Visitors can kayak and dive in addition to having picnics nearby.
3. Children's Island
According to legend, Children's Island got its name from the shallow waters around it.
The area has nipa huts for overnight lodging, which is great for tourists on a budget.
Visitors will have to use kerosene lights because there is no electricity or generator in the island, which just adds to the thrill of staying in such a remote location.
There are communal kitchen and dining areas available, as well as restrooms and bathrooms.
Now to You
I hope I've given you some motivation to visit the amazing Hundred Islands National Park in Pangasinan.
The months of September through February are the ideal times to visit Hundred Islands. Hundred Islands may become congested throughout the summer.
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