Malico: Mt. Malico Camping and Falls
About
Pine forest, cold air and a campfire under the stars: Malico is Pangasinan's mountain hideaway! This highland barangay of San Nicolas, ancestral home of the Kalanguya, sits at the foot of Mt. Malico along the zigzag Villa Verde Trail. Pitch a tent or book an A-frame cabin at a farm campsite, watch the city lights from the ridge at night, and chase the small waterfalls tucked in the forest nearby. Pangasinan even named it its summer capital barangay. Bring a jacket, because evenings get properly cold!
Dry until sunset (5:33 PM). Good time to go!
- OvernightTime to spend
- Dry months, around November to May. Late afternoon to sunset is when it starts to get cold and cozy.Best time to go
- About ₱50 per personEntrance and budget
- Private car or motorbike only: drive to San Nicolas, then up the zigzag road through the pine forest to Barangay Malico (about 40 km from the town proper).Getting there
What to do here
- Camp or stay in an A-frame cabin
- Watch the city lights from the ridge at night
- Find the small waterfalls in the forest
- Build a bonfire on a cold night
Know before you go
The zigzag road is steep; drive in daylight and avoid it in heavy rain.
Waterfall trails turn slippery after rain; wear shoes with grip.
Bring your own food and water; cooking services are not always available.
Car camping and parking at the campsites (Kindao FarmVille allows car camping).
Kindao FarmVille and Campsite, October 2023: day use ₱50, overnight camping ₱150, A-type cabin ₱1,500 (1–3 people) or ₱2,500 (3–6 people) per cabin, bonfire wood ₱150 per bundle, photo fee ₱20.
Bring a jacket, because evenings get properly cold!
Where it is
Barangay Malico, San Nicolas, Pangasinan (Villa Verde Trail)
By commutePrivate car or motorbike only: drive to San Nicolas, then up the zigzag road through the pine forest to Barangay Malico (about 40 km from the town proper). Jeepneys and buses do not run on this road.
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FAQ
Can we commute to Malico?
Not really. Only private vehicles and motorbikes go up the road; there are no jeepneys or buses.
How much is camping?
At Kindao FarmVille it was ₱150 per person overnight in 2023, with cabins from ₱1,500 per cabin.
Is there signal?
Weak. In 2023 Smart worked for texts at Kindao; Globe did not.