Masinloc Church - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

A beautiful island that was located in the heart of the Zambales. It is also known as Watling's Island. it is one of the famous tourist place which has white sandy beaches and the island is home to many shallow-water coral reefs, where snorkelers can observe hundreds of fish species without the use of scuba equipment. It is also known for its quick drop in the submerged platform of the island, allowing for numerous dive sites.

Magalawa is one of the 19th barangay in the municipality of Palauig, Province of Zambales, Philippines. Surrounding the island is the China Sea. Beyond the north is the San Salvador Island of Masinloc and on the east is Sitio Luan, Lipay. It is known for its beautiful beaches. Magalawa is 56 hectares in the area. The main source of livelihood is fishing and some are engaged in the shell craft industry. it is now also one of the main tourist areas.

Mount Tapulao, known as “High Peak”, can be found in the beautiful province of Zambales. It is the tallest peak in the Zambales Mountain Range. It is also called as the “Poor Man’s Pulag” because the mountain is similar to Mt. Pulag of Benguet in terms of temperature and greenery. People say that the mountain could be a more accessible alternative to Mount Pulag. It has an elevation of 2,037 meters or 6,683 feet above sea level.

Manleleuag Spring Protected Landscape features world-class hot springs, which have a PH level of 11-13 according to the locals and staff of the eco-park. It is also one of two hot spring locations in Pangasinan, with the other found in Balungao. Pools are readily available for those who want to experience the hot spring, which originates from underground waters coming from Mt. Zambales. Aside from water activities, a viewdeck tower will be available soon upon the development of its trail.

St. Dominic de Guzman Parish Church was the largest existing Catholic Church in the Philippines during the late 18th century. Built by Dominican friars in the 1500’s, the church follows a Baroque style of architecture. It was constructed with ladrillo or bricks while its top level features a painting of Saint Dominic. The church was reconstructed several times after being destroyed by fire, in 1587 and in 1718, and after a number of natural disasters.

A beautiful crater lake which was located in the Botolan, Zambales. The view from this area is truly astonishing and a lot of people visit this place every day. Geophysical evidence shows that there were at least two ancient lakes in the Mapanuepe River valley in the southwestern part of the volcano.