# San Carlos (Pangasinan)

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.

## See

* 15.92634120.347051 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. (updated Oct 2020)
* 15.80853120.455472 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). (updated Oct 2020)
* 15.88826120.238933 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. (updated Oct 2020)
* 15.78852120.294814 Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish Church. Established in 1835, then rebuilt in Early Renaissance style in late 19th century, in a nearby community called Mangatarem. (updated Oct 2020)
* 15.92598120.348015 San Carlos Plaza, Palaris Street. Open 24 hours. City park, Safe for visiting hour since police were there as well to help and assist. Free. (updated Sep 2023)

## Do

* 15.8519120.17591 Mapita Falls, ☏ +63 75 549 2005. Have to hike in to see. (updated Oct 2020)
* 15.70219120.282752 Manleluag Hot Spring. Hot spring pools for adults and children, with some hiking terrain in Manleluag Spring National Park to the west. (updated Oct 2020)
* 15.9367120.17263 Mount Zion Pilgrim Mountain. Go mountain biking along this challenging vertical route that features a Christian shrine and breathtaking views at the top. (updated Oct 2020)

## Buy

* 15.92541120.347891 CSI San Carlos. 8AM–7PM. Department Store/Hypermarket/Fast Food Restaurants. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.92835120.346852 MerryMart Grocery (located in CityMall San Carlos City). 9AM–9PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.9285120.347463 CityMall. 9AM–9PM. Shopping mall. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.93343120.345374 Magic Mall, Roxas Boulevard. 9AM–7PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.93337120.34755 San Carlos Town Center, Rizal Avenue. 8AM–8PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.93255120.347626 Robinsons Supermarket, Rizal Avenue (inside San Carlos Town Center). 8AM-9PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.93347120.345297 New Public Market, Binmaley-San Carlos Road. 5AM–6PM. Place is accessible but heavily congested every Market Day (Saturday) where you can buy almost everything. It has drugstores, hardware, water refilling station, agricultural products, etc. (updated Sep 2023)

## Eat

* 15.93413120.344281 Taipei Royal Tea, Careenen Street. 9AM–8PM. Taiwanese foods/Milk Tea. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.93185120.346742 EatN'Run Pares Station, #116 Zamora Street. 8AM–5PM. The best place to eat your cravings of authentic filipino cuisine. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.9229120.34413 Meggy's, Palaris corner Padilla St, Poblacion. 9AM–10PM. Filipino food eatery. Lechon Kawali/Lumpiang Shanghai/Crispy Sisig/Fried Rice/Sausage/Bone marrow/Beef tapa. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.9239120.34384 Ground n' Pound Garage Grill, #109 Gomez Street. 11AM–11PM. Burger/Shakes/Pasta/Rice meals. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.95185120.348835 Roberto’s Backyard, Matagdem-Tarece Road. 11AM–9PM. Filipino/American restaurant. Very ambiant and cozy place. The ambience is great and relaxing! (updated Sep 2023)

## Drink

* 15.93435120.345631 PosiTEAbo, #2420 Rizal Avenue corner Careenen Street (beside Public Market). 9 AM–6:30PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.930434120.349012 Cafe Alberto San Carlos, Garcia Building, Mabini St, ☏ +63 917 580 5166. 9AM-7PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.924657120.3536453 Pisces Coffee Hub, Barangay Ilang. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.926948120.3501634 Cafe Alberto San Carlos, Garcia Building, Mabini Street, ☏ +63 917 580 5166. 9AM-7PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 15.91926120.337345 Bean Chill'n Cafe, Barangay Taloy. 10AM-10PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 15.922561120.3445916 Bo's Coffee, Padilla st. S&R Hotel and Arcade Building, ☏ +63 933 610 4388, boscoffee.sancarlos@gmail.com. 10AM-9PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 15.924991120.3459197 Mr. Boy SpecialTea - San Carlos, #5 Bonifacio St, ☏ +63 950 823 7988, mrboyspecialtea.manibocbranch@gmail.com. 9AM-7PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 15.921334120.3418968 Vita Bella San Carlos City, San Pedro Taloy, ☏ +63 956 503 2449. 10AM-10PM. (updated Mar 2024)

## Sleep

* 15.91121120.365871 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. (updated Oct 2020)
* 15.91789120.346962 Fairfields Resort & Playhouse Inn, Padilla St. Hotel resort, Public Swimming Pool. (updated Sep 2023)
* 15.95386120.348633 Mendoza Travellers Hotel, San Carlos - Calasiao Road. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. (updated Sep 2023)

## Go next

* Dagupan City
* Lingayen
* Binmaley
* Bayambang
* Malasiqui