Alaminos, officially the City of Alaminos (Pangasinan: Siyudad na Alaminos; Ilocano: Siudad ti Alaminos; Sambal: Babali nin Alaminos; Filipino: Lungsod ng Alaminos), is a 4th class component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines, and is known for being the home of the Hundred Islands National Park, which is composed of 124 islands and is located off the coast of Barangay Lucap. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 99,397 people. The city is named after Juan Alaminos y de Vivar, a former governor-general of the Philippines.
In 2009, it was announced that Alaminos Airport would be built near the city as a commercial airport for Pangasinan province. However, the timeline for construction of the airport has repeatedly slipped; as of 2015, the project is in limbo.
*Swimming, snorkeling, and island hopping in Hundred Islands.
*Try the famous Alaminos longganisa (chorizo), the only longganisa in the world with toothpick. }}
By car
To reach Alaminos from Manila by car is you can drive north via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and continue on the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) until you reach Alaminos. The journey typically takes around 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
By bus
You can also take a bus from Manila to Alaminos City. Several bus companies operate trips from terminals like Victory Liner and Five Star Bus. The bus journey may take approximately 5 to 7 hours.
Its history dates back to the pre-colonial era when it was inhabited by indigenous communities. During the Spanish colonial period, it became part of the province of Pangasinan. Today, Alaminos is a bustling city with a growing tourism industry, largely attributed to the natural beauty of the Hundred Islands.
