Burgos (Pangasinan)

Burgos is a municipality of 24,000 people (2020) in the province of Pangasinan. The town of Burgos is home of some natural wonders like white-sand beaches and waterfalls.

Get in

Burgos is in the western part of Pangasinan situated on a broad plateau at the edge of the Zambales mountain ranges. It is west of Mabini, south of Agno, north of Dasol, and east of the South China Sea; 89 kilometres (55 mi) from the capital town of Lingayen and 295 kilometres (183 mi) from Manila. It also holds the westernmost point in Luzon.

By car

From Manila, you can drive north via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and continue on the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Afterward, take the exit leading to Burgos. The journey typically takes around 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

By bus

You can take a bus from Manila to Dagupan City or Alaminos City and then transfer to a local bus or van to reach Burgos. Several bus companies operate trips from terminals like Victory Liner and Five Star. The bus journey may take approximately 5 to 6 hours.

Get around

You can get around by tricycle, which is a common mode of transportation for short distances.

See

Saint Isidore The Farmer Parish Church

• In 1876, the Dominicans created the Parish Church of St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers. The patron's feast is annually celebrated on May 15. It is also the town fiesta.
• Cabongaoan Beach; Perhaps the most well-known beach in Burgos, Cabongaoan Beach is pleasantly sandy, with little to no rocks prickling visitors’ feet as they pad about. The beach is also known to have tidal pools both shallow and deep, and a viewpoint where visitors can enjoy the scenery of the coast. The so-called "Depth Pool" is a tidal pool on the rocky side of the beach gets filled with water when the waves crash against it. The sunsets in Burgos are especially and notably beautiful.
• Pao Nambalan Beach: Unlike most beaches where there are stretches and stretches of sand, Nambalan Beach in Barangay Ilio-ilio also has grassy areas shaded by coconut trees where anyone could lay down blankets and enjoy the breeze and scenery before heading out to get a suntan. Visitors are also allowed to set up camp for free so that they could enjoy the stars come nighttime.
• Paratec Beach: A quiet and tranquil beach in Barangay Ilio-ilio to most, a site for challenging adventures to others, with rock formations looming and inviting visitors to trek upon them.  Though the trek can be dangerous with the waves violently crashing against the rocks and the water passages narrowing, the beach is still welcoming.
• Sangbay Falls: Located in Barangay San Vicente. It can be challenging for some to get there because of the 30-minute walk from the main road but the rewards at the other end are well worth the effort.
• Rolling Hills: Other natural attractions in Burgos include the rolling hills in southbound barangays of Sapa Pequeña, Sapa Grande, Concordia, Pogoruac, and Ilio-Ilio where herds of cattle in ranches roam freely.
• Danao Lake: in Barangay Cacayasen.
• Batog Beach: in Barangay Ilio-ilio

Do

• The Bayog Festival is held in May.

Drink

• 1 Coftea Cafe Burgos, National Road Poblacion, ☏ +63 976 569 0215, gemmaliza@gmail.com. 9AM-6PM. (updated Mar 2024)
• 2 Coffee Hub, Stall no. 3, Luisa Commercial Building M. Ruiz St., Poblacion, ☏ +63 905 435 0954, coffeehubburgos2023@gmail.com. 10AM-7PM. (updated Mar 2024)
• 3 BesTeas Café. 10AM-7PM. (updated Mar 2024)

Go next

• Dagupan City — A major urban center in Pangasinan known for its commerce and trade.
• Alaminos City — Famous for the Hundred Islands National Park and its scenic attractions.
• Bolinao — A coastal town known for its beaches and natural beauty.
• Mangatarem — A town known for its agriculture and rural landscapes.
• Lingayen — The provincial capital known for its historical sites, including the Lingayen Gulf War Memorial.