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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Calasiao
Treat Calasiao as a half‑day stop: see the baroque church, try the famous puto, and head to Bonuan Beach or Hundred Islands (30–45 min each).
Calasiao is a small town in Pangasinan known for its rice farms, fishponds and the celebrated Calasiao puto. Its historic church and the Señor Divino Tesoro shrine are within walking distance, and the town is a short ride to Bonuan Blue Beach and the Hundred Islands. One half‑day to a full day is enough unless you plan beach time.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season, possible flooding)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Calasiao puto (per kg) | ₱80 |
| Coffee (café) | ₱50–₱80 |
| Jeepney fare (short ride) | ₱10–₱15 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Main gateway; about 4 h by bus/jeepney to Calasiao
Typical fares
- Manila → Calasiao (bus/jeepney)
- about ₱300 per person, 4 h (check)
- Bonuan Beach → Calasiao (jeepney)
- ≈₱30, 30 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Jeepney routes connect Calasiao to Dagupan, Lingayen and nearby beaches; tricycles are common for short trips within town.
See and do
Known for
- Calasiao puto rice cake
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church
- Señor Divino Tesoro shrine
- Fishponds (bangus, tilapia)
- Bonuan Blue Beach
- Hundred Islands proximity
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bonuan Blue Beach | Jeepney from Calasiao central terminal, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Hundred Islands (Lingayen Gulf) | Jeepney to Alaminos (≈45 min) then boat from Alaminos port | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- The Monarch Hotel
- Near Robinsons Place, 5 min walk to main road
- Pangasinan Regency Hotel
- Budget option, close to town centre
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Paumanhinpa-oo-man-hin |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much? | Magkano?mag-ka-no |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo?na-san ang ban-yo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic from Dagupan can cause delays during rush hour (check local schedules).
- Seasonal rain may affect road access to beach and island trips (check forecast).
Calasiao is generally safe; watch for traffic in rush hour and occasional flooding during the rainy season.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Calasiao yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Calasiao puto rice cake
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church
- Señor Divino Tesoro shrine
- Fishponds (bangus, tilapia)
- Bonuan Blue Beach
- Hundred Islands proximity
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Calasiao local tourism office: www.facebook.com/stspeterpaulparishcalasiao/
- Wikivoyage: Calasiao, revision 5338697 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338697
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/calasiao). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.