Overview
Calasiao is a municipality of 100,000 people in Pangasinan province, known as the "white gold" capital of the Philippines for its famous puto rice cakes. The town has rich farmlands planted with rice, coconuts, and mangoes, plus fishponds raising bangus (milkfish), pantat (catfish), and tilapia.
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Before you go
Festivals
Puto Festival in December, San Pedro y San Pablo fiesta June 28-29, Señor Divino Tesoro feast May 2-3.
Food
Calasiao puto is the signature treat—try the original white variety and flavored versions (pandan, ube, cheese). Pairs well with dinuguan.
Money
Local prices are in Philippine Pesos (PHP). Puto costs ₱80/kg. Tricycle rides under ₱20. Budget 500-800 PHP per day for food and local transport.
Transport
Jeepneys and tricycles are the main local transport. Buses from Manila and Baguio stop along MacArthur Highway.