The Hundred Islands in Pangasinan.
This National Park covers a land area of 1,884 hectares with 124 islets (during low tide and 123 on high tide). However, only three (3) islands have been developed for tourists namely: Governor, Quezon, and Children’s Island. Of the three (3) Islands, only the Governor’s Island keeps a Guesthouse which is ideal for family use. The bahay kubos at Children’s Island are for budget travellers as it consists only of screened bedrooms with kerosene lighting and one (1) drum of fresh water and linens. Quezon Island is for picnickers and campers. Hundred Islands was established as a park on Jan. 18, 1940 under Proclamation No. 667 issued by the late President Manuel L. Quezon making it the first national park, and in whose honor the biggest of the islands was named. The islands are mainly composed of coralline limestone, characterized by a wide reef flat. A highly diverse ecosystem supports a variety of marine and terrestrial floral and fauna and wildlife resources while various marine resources such as sea grasses, corals and numerous fish species abound in the waters.
How far is it?
The Hundred Islands National Park in Brgy. Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan is 250 kms. from Manila.
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