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Infanta in Pangasinan province in northern Luzon.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Because the town was created from the Municipality of Santa Cruz, Zambales, it was named Infanta, meaning "infant". Officially, though, it was named after Queen Isabella II of Spain, who ascended to the throne in her infancy. During the American occupation, the town was among several municipalities of Zambales that were transferred to Pangasinan.
It is home to about 27,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) 
Get in
[edit | edit source]Infanta is 117 kilometres (73 mi) from Pangasinan's capital, Lingayen, and 323 kilometres (201 mi) from Manila.
By car
[edit | edit source]From Manila, you can drive north via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and continue on the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Take the Urdaneta exit to Alaminos, and then drive to Infanta. The journey typically takes around 5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Infanta is along the Olongapo-Bugallon Road (Route 306), the main thoroughfare in western Pangasinan which runs from Zambales.
By bus
[edit | edit source]You can take a bus from Manila to Alaminos or Bolinao, both of which are near Infanta. From there, you can hire a tricycle or take a van to reach Infanta. The bus journey may take approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Tricycles and jeeps are the primary modes of transportation within Infanta and nearby areas.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Sabangan Island, Nayom. A quiet space surrounded by many trees as well as mangroves. You can lounge around the sand or play beach volleyball. On some areas, cooking is allowed so visitors can bring food without paying a corkage fee.
- 2 Balaki Island. Ideal for snorkeling, camping and swimming. And since this is a private island, getting access requires coordination with the Infanta Tourism Office and budget set aside for the gasoline of the boat and meals for the boat crew but the stay is free. The marine life in the vicinity is rich and healthy proof is the presence of seagrass around the island. Also the waters aren't too deep and the currents are calm so guests can enjoy they stay all day long.
- 3 Saint John the Evangelist Parish Church (Infanta Church), Principe Street, Poblacion, sjep.infanta@gmail.com. Infanta's main Roman Catholic church.
Do
[edit | edit source]Buy
[edit | edit source]Infanta's proximity to the sea means you can find fresh seafood and dried fish products in local markets.
- 1 Infanta Public Market, Principe Street, Poblacion.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Martinez Restaurant. 8AM-9PM.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 Bubble Premium. 10AM-7PM. Waffle and bubble tea.
- 2 Wo Ai Tea, Miano's Commercial Building Poblacion, ☏ +63 991 232 2256. 9AM-6PM.
- 3 Kopi Kalye. 1PM-11:30PM.
- 4 Madz milktea, Fontemar Street, Cato. 10AM-6:30PM.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]Connect
[edit | edit source]The town's postal code is 2412.
Go next
[edit | edit source]- Alaminos: Known for the Hundred Islands National Park.
- Bolinao: Famous for its beaches and lighthouse.
- Dasol: Enjoy the white sand beaches and the Collibra Island
- Sual: Known for the Sual Power Plant.
- Bugallon: St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Church.
| Routes through Infanta |
| Bolinao ← Dasol ← | N  S | → Santa Cruz → Iba |