Urdaneta
Urdaneta is a city of 132,000 in Pangasinan, Philippines. It has a junction to Dagupan from the MacArthur Highway, which becomes the Manila North Road north from here. Urdaneta has some nice hotels, 3 mall's and several public market's, and is the commercial center of eastern Pangasinan. It is a very nice and friendly city.
Get in
[edit]By bus
[edit]Buses to Dagupan, Baguio and Vigan regularly stop near the Urdaneta-Calasiao Road (Route 57) junction.
By car
[edit]The complete Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway runs through the east of the city, with an exit connecting with MacArthur Highway at barangay Tulong.
Get around
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Map of Urdaneta
Urdaneta city proper is easily walkable, and further afield, tricycles are available.
See
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- 1 Urdaneta Museum.
- 2 Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag, Milo St, Manaoag, ☏ +63 75 529 0132. Centuries old cathedral and Mary shrine.
- 3 Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dr. Aruego St., Poblacion, ☏ +63 75 5682444, rcdu.olicc1858@gmail.com.
- 4 Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument, MacArthur Hwy.
- 5 Fray Andres de Urdaneta Park.
Do
[edit]- Dumayao Festival (March 18-30)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 1-8)
- 1 Balungao Hilltop Adventure and Hot and Cold Spring Resort (about 24 km south of Urdaneta, few km south of Balungao community). Hot and cold pools in which to immerse yourself. Zip line. Hiking trails to nearby Mount Bulangao.
Buy
[edit]- 1 SM City Urdaneta Central, Manila North Road. 10AM–9PM.
- 2 Magic Mall-Urdaneta, Calasia-Urdaneta Road. 9AM–7PM. Shopping mall.
- 3 Bonus Shopping Center, McArthur Highway corner Consejo Street. 9AM–7PM.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Matutina's Seafood and Grill, McArthur Highway. 7AM–10PM.
- 2 NOA Bar & Restaurant, Bypass Road. 7PM–4AM.
- 3 MangMac's, Bypass Road. Open air dining experience. Good food and ambiance. Quick and accommodating staff. Affordable prices. Available street parking. PHP200-400.
- 4 Takomiya Food Avenue, Bypass Road. 11AM–9PM. Filipino/Japanese/Korean food restaurant. PHP100-500.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Amnesia Bar & Grill, Bypass Road, Barangay Santa Lucia. 6PM–4AM. PHP100-800.
- 2 A-Venue Events and Resto Bar, Nancamaliran East Interior. 10:00-23:00. Open-air Resto Bar.
- 3 The Bypass Cafe by Turing, East Exit, Bypass Road. 8AM–10PM. PHP100-200.
- 4 Unwnd Cafe - Urdaneta, 126 Daramuangan, ☏ +63 995 021 3310, unwndcafe@gmail.com. 10AM-8PM.
- 5 Silver Spoon Cafe, ☏ +63 947 161 6419. 1PM-10PM.
- 6 Bo's Coffee Urdaneta, Barangay Anonas, Bypass Highway, ☏ +63 931 037 9980. 8AM-11AM.
- 7 R' Coffee + Tea, Urdaneta Junction - Dagupan Rd, ☏ +63 9228115710, rcoffee.teaurdaneta@gmail.com. 1PM-9PM.
- 8 Elcazo Bistro and Cafe, ☏ +63 9604125591. 6AM-10PM.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 MIGZ Hotel, #270 Honeymoon Street (beside SM City Urdaneta Central).
- 2 Casa Rose Mansion Inn, Consejo Street. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon.
- 3 Lisland Rainforest Resort, #182 MacArthur Highway. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Surrounded by palm trees, this relaxed hotel is 4 minutes away by foot from the closest bus stop, and an 8-minute walk from nearby eateries. It's 33 km from Tondaligan Beach Park on the West Philippine Sea. PHP4,+++.
- 4 Saroju's Farmview Hotel, Urdaneta Junction-Dagupan Road. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. 3 Star Hotel. PHP2,438.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Dagupan, Pangasinan's largest city is 21 km (13 mi) west via the Urdaneta-Dagupan Road.
- The pilgrimage site at Manaoag is just 13 km (8.1 mi) away through a provincial road.