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Component city in Pangasinan, Philippines
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San Carlos is a city in Pangasinan, Philippines.
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San Carlos Basilica
Largest Catholic church in the Philippines during the late 18th century, founded in 1773, but had to be rebuilt in 1890.
Bayambang Church
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).
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.
City park, Safe for visiting hour since police were there as well to help and assist.
Have to hike in to see.
Go mountain biking along this challenging vertical route that features a Christian shrine and breathtaking views at the top.
Taiwanese foods/Milk Tea.
The best place to eat your cravings of authentic Filipino cuisine.
Filipino food eatery. Lechon Kawali/Lumpiang Shanghai/Crispy Sisig/Fried Rice/Sausage/Bone marrow/Beef tapa.
Burger/Shakes/Pasta/Rice meals.
Filipino/American restaurant. Very ambiant and cozy place. The ambience is great and relaxing!
Resort with pool and slides and restaurant. Kind of not close to much though.
Hotel resort, Public Swimming Pool.
Department Store/Hypermarket/Fast Food Restaurants.
Shopping mall.
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.
San Carlos is at a junction in central Pangasinan, with roads spreading out to the rest of the province, including the economic capital Dagupan.
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