Lingayen – Pilot trips of two more industry immersion tours arranged by the provincial government of Pangasinan in partnership with local tour operators and various local government units (LGUs) in the province will soon be offered in Pangasinan.
Highlighting the must-see natural wonders and valued industries in the western part of the province, the Burgos – Dasol and Bani – Anda industry immersion tours kicked off as a component activity of the 3rd Regional Tourism convention hosted by the City of Alaminos in partnership with the provincial government.
The regional tourism convention which is participated in by tourism sector key players in the region formed part of the Regional Tourism Week celebration hosted by the province of Pangasinan.
Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) Chief Malu Elduayan bared that the two new industry immersion tours, aside from the Heritage tour, Bolinao tour and Alaminos City tour, feature Pangasinan’s best attractions for ecological adventures, and industry and farm tours.
Prior to the opening ceremonies of the regional tourism event, the delegates were toured around the province, particularly in five immersion sites.
Tours administered by tour guides in the province who have been accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) include:
The Heritage tour brings visitors to the Sts. Peter and Paul Church and Senor Divino Tesoro Shrine in Calasiao and at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Manaoag; the Capitol Complex (Capitol Building, Veterans’ Memorial Park, Urduja House, Sison Auditorium, Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center and Pasalubong Center), bagoong factories in barangays Maniboc and Pangapisan and the Casa Real edifice which are located in the municipality of Lingayen.
The Alaminos City tour treats a group of tourists in main attractions of the city proper and outskirts which include: St. Joseph Parish, Plaza’s Old Houses, City Hall and People’s Park, MCV Techno Demo Farm in barangay Tangcarang, Materials Recovery Facilities, Children’s Park, Bolo Beach and the Hundred Islands National Park.
A visit to the century-old St. James Church, University of the Philippines Marine Science Laboratory, Balingasay River, Cape Bolinao Lighthouse and Patar Beach are included in the Bolinao tour.
Newly featured Bani-Anda tour brings visitors to the Bangrin Marine Protected Area in Bani which is a 42-hectare mangrove forest situated in the middle of the Tambac Bay where nine rivers meet, and at the famous white sand Tondol beach in Anda.
The Burgos-Dasol tour, on the other hand, highlights pilgrim sites in Burgos to include the Opifices Christi Seminary and Carmelite Monastery in barangay Tambacan and the fast-rising beach destination, Cabongaoan, in barangay Ilio-Ilio. Tourists will also get to see the postcard-perfect Tambobong beach and viewdeck of Dasol town