Lucap And Alaminos Travel Guide

Lucap and Alaminos are gateways to the Hundred Islands National Park in Boracay, the Philippines. Recent investment in tourist infrastructure has raised the local profile a bit, but island-hopping is still the number one pastime.

Worth It?: If you're in the area, a visit to Hundred Islands National Park warrants spending a night in Lucap and Alaminos.
What to Do: riding a motorized outrigger between islets; snorkeling in clear, shallow waters; visiting one of ten local caves.
Best Time to Go: when the weather is driest from November to April.
How Long?: An overnight visit is enough to comfortably tour the islands.
Trivia: the number of islets grows from 123 to 124 at low tide.

Alaminos is the name of the town itself. It has grown rapidly since the mid-1990s and added trade and tourism to a longstanding base of agriculture and fishing industries.

The headlining tourist attraction here is Hundred Islands National Park. There are actually 123 islets dotting the offshore waters. Lucap is the wharf and actual launching point for island excursions. Tricycles carry passengers from Alaminos to Lucap.

This entire area also boasts a thriving marine ecosystem with plenty of coral and mangrove features that are nice for snorkeling and diving. Portions of the reef were depleted in previous decades, and portions have been supplemented with artificial reefs intended to revitalize the underwater life.

Travel to Lucap And Alaminos - Getting There

Lucap and Alaminos are in Pangasinan Province, and the easiest way to get here is via bus or by hire car. The drive takes between 4 and 5 hours from Manila, so a two-day trip from the capital and its international airport is advised.

Lucap And Alaminos Things to Do

Lucap And Alaminos Attractions

Lucap Boardwalk

this new project provides tourists with a land-based vantage point to enjoy the islands. Still under construction, the area includes dining and shopping infrastructure.

Side trips from Lucap and Alaminos

Hundred Islands National Park: a recreational area where tourists can enjoy swimming, island-hopping, snorkeling, diving and wildlife viewing, this park is a local highlight. Suspension bridges connect some of the closest islets.
Bolo Beach: a horseshoe-shaped stretch of coastline just a few miles outside of Alaminos, this beach is a popular getaway for locals and has plenty of picnicking and karaoke facilities.