Welcome to Manaoag

Mass schedules at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Manaoag are held daily throughout the year:

• Weekdays (Monday to Friday): Morning Masses start at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM. There is a single afternoon mass at 5:00 PM.
• Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays): Hour-by-hour consecutive masses run in the morning from 5:00 AM down until 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, masses are held at 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:00 PM.

Rosary prayers, confessions, and blessings of religious items and vehicles are held continuously throughout the day. Please check our dynamic Mass Schedule tables on our homepage above to plan your visit on your specific day!

Commuting to Manaoag is straightforward and highly accessible from Manila and nearby provinces:

• Direct Bus Trips: Major lines like Five Star, Solid North, Victory Liner, Viron Transit, and Dagupan Bus Co. offer direct routes from Cubao, Pasay, and Sampaloc straight to Manaoag. Trips operate 24/7 or start as early as 12:00 AM to catch the early dawn masses.
• Via Dagupan/Urdaneta: Alternatively, board any Dagupan-bound or northern-bound bus, alight at the Urdaneta crossing or Binalonan transit point, and take a quick 12-minute tricycle or jeepney ride straight to the Basilica gates.

For Private Vehicles: Take NLEX, SCTEX, and TPLEX, exiting at Urdaneta or Binalonan to avoid heavy municipal bottleneck zones.

For travelers who prefer being within easy walking distance:

There are several comfortable hotel options, registered local inns, and transient guest houses situated only a short 3 to 10-minute walk (approx. 200 to 500 meters) from the Basilica grounds. These offer features like secure private parking, guest amenities, and family rooms.

Safe, quiet neighborhood properties are also listed right above under our Stays section. We highly advise browsing their listed rates and choosing options with gated perimeters for full peace of mind.

Yes, there are several budget-friendly and secure transient guest houses perfect for large pilgrim families or groups. Many local homes offer amenities like gated family garages, shared kitchen access, and multi-bed rooms that let you prepare your own meals. You can easily view contact details, rates, and direct options on our Stays layout above to get in touch with local hosts.

Many pilgrims prefer booking an overnight stay or day room that comes immediately with secure, private parking. Excellent local transient properties feature dedicated, gated parking spaces with secure perimeters.

If you are doing a quick day visit, you can use the designated church compound parking lots or municipal street slots. Avoid unsecured public roads and pay attention to standard flat-rate tickets.

The absolute best place to buy hot, fresh-off-the-coals Tupig is along the rows of local kakanin vendors located around the Basilica gates and inside the Manaoag Public Market.

Real, authentic Tupig features a sweet, gooey sticky-rice center packed with fresh young coconut slivers (buko), wrapped to toast inside aromatic banana leaves. Look for stalls that roast them fresh on charcoal grills rather than selling pre-packaged cold bundles. You can check out our Market section for details on local vendors!

A trip to the Manaoag Public Market is highly recommended to take home local delicacies and hand-crafted mementos:

• Famous Delicacies: Aside from fresh Tupig, buy Patupat (woven palm leaf pouches of sweetened sticky rice), Puto Calasiao (bite-sized, soft fermented steamed rice cakes), and local agricultural items like Pangasinan's sweet mangoes and local wild honey.
• Souvenirs: Pick up customized keychains, custom pilgrim shirts, hand-carved wood crafts, rosaries, and local woven native fans. You can support the dozens of local public market vendors featured in our directory!

After attending mass, there are plenty of satisfying local food choices:

• Local Diners & Eateries: Explore homegrown carinderias and diners near the church plaza offering classic Ilocano and Pangasinan staples like Pancit Patupat, Pigarrang Dagupan, and hot Bulalo.
• Quick Bites & Fast Food: Standard family fast-food favorites like Jollibee, McDonald's, and Chowking are conveniently situated within a 5-minute walk from the church plaza for a quick, familiar meal.
• Sweet Snacks: Grab hot native bibingka or fresh Tupig right outside the church exits for a quick warm bite.