TOURIST ATTRACTION. The Bolinao Falls is the most visited tourist attraction in Bolinao, Pangasinan in 2022 with 141,846 visitors, followed by the Balingasay River with 99,971. The tourist arrivals in the town in 2022 was twice as much as in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Bolinao Tourism Office) BOLINAO, Pangasinan - The number of tourists arrivals in Bolinao more than doubled from 301,589 in 2021 to 643,785 in 2022, the Municipal Tourism Office said Wednesday. In a phone interview on Wednesday, municipal tourism officer Mary de Guzman said of the 2022 figure, 181,934 tourists stayed in their accredited accommodation establishments, while 461,851 went on day tours in the different tourist attractions here. "Of the total number of tourist arrivals in 2022, 2,923 were foreign nationals while the 640,862 were domestic travelers," she said. The peak season of tourist arrivals was in April and May with 109,413 and 94,959, respectively, she added. De Guzman said the most visited attracti
SALT FARM TOUR. Candidates of the Mr. Tourism World visit the Pacific Salt Farm in Bolinao town, Pangasinan province on Monday (Jan. 30, 2023). The candidates held their talent competition in the town and toured different destinations. (Photo courtesy of Bolinao Tourism Office) BOLINAO, Pangasinan - The 25 candidates for the Mr. Tourism World have showcased their creative skills in a talent competition and have toured the famous destinations in this town. Bolinao town Vice Mayor Richard Celeste, in a phone interview on Tuesday, said they hosted the candidates for their talent competition here. "They have visited the Pacific Salt Farms, Cape Bolinao Lighthouse, and the river cruise at the Balingasay River," he said. The candidates witnessed the traditional way of salt making at the Pacific Salt Farms and the town's landmark Cape Bolinao Lighthouse. They also enjoyed the fresh seafood dishes while cruising the Balingasay River, the cleanest river in the region, he added. Ce