San Carlos is in Pangasinan, Philippines.
Understand
San Carlos predates colonial times in the Philippines, as it was early on a center of trade with China, Japan, and southeastern Asian principalities, particularly with regards to mung bean production that was prolific in the area.
Get in
Just to south of Dagupan, easily accessed by road.
Get around
See
- 1 Saint Dominic de Guzman Parish Church. Largest Catholic church in the Philippines during the late 18th century, founded in 1773, but had to be rebuilt in 1890.
- 2 Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Church, in Bayambang. Church and convent dating to 1619 in the town of Bayambang, a town founded in the 16th century that was fifth capital of the Revolutionary Philippine Republic and which is known for its Malangsi Fishtival (tilapia grilling festival).
- 3 Saint Joseph the Patriarch Parish Church. Church dating to 1809 in Aguilar, a municipality named after Spanish governor-general Rafael Maria de Aguilar, who ordered its establishment on 16 July 1805 due to sanguine qualities in the area like mineral water and fertile grounds for rice and cattle cultivation.
- 4 Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church. First established in 1835, then rebuilt in Early Renaissance style in late 19th century, in a nearby community called Mangatarem.
Do
- 1 Mapita Falls, ☏ 63 75 549 2005. Have to hike in to see.
- 2 Manleluag Hot Spring. Hot spring pools for adults and children, with some hiking terrain in Manleluag Spring National Park to the west.
- 3 Mount Zion Pilgrim Mountain. Go mountain biking along this challenging vertical route that features a Christian shrine and breathtaking views at the top.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- 1 Kabaleyan Cove Resort, San Carlos Rd, ☏ 63 75 636 3621. Resort with pool and slides and restaurant. Kind of not close to much though. US$40.