Cheap Flights to Obando

Obando is a partially urbanized town in the Philippine province of Bulacan. The town is a landlocked area, situated between the big urban sprawls of Navotas, Malabon, and Valenzuela—three cities belonging to Metropolitan Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Cheap flights to Obando arrive and leave regularly since the town is an important commercial hub in the province of Bulacan. The town is composed of 2 urban districts and 9 rural villages spread over a low and flat coastal plain. The land area of a little more than 50 square kilometers holds three creeks and two rivers.

Obando is also best known for a quaint religious ritual. The town’s reputation is tied to religious tourism. Obando is best recognized for the Fertility Dance ritual that is held in town from May 17 to 19 during the Obando Fiesta. Childless couples dance the ritual as an offering to the three patron saints of Obando: the Virgin of Salambao, San Pascual de Bailon, and Sta. Clara. They pray for intercession from the heavens to have children. Single men and women may also dance and pray for a mate. Farmers thank the Virgin for abundant crops. The San Pascual de Bailon Church or Obando Church in the district of Pag-asa is where the dance rituals and prayers are held.

The best hotels in Obando in terms of comfort, convenience, and affordability are found outside town and in nearby cities of Metro Manila. These accommodations are within short drive from Obando since the town is very close to the Philippine capital city. For tourists and travelers to Obando who wish to stay close to the town and also save money on their accommodations, the best options are the Dangay Suites which is found in the part of Metro Manila’s Quezon City that is closest to Bulacan province. Another good option in Quezon City is the Lemon Tree Inn.

Devotees of Obando’s three patron saints, the miraculous Virgin of Salambao, San Pascual de Bailon, and Sta. Clara, visit the town of Obando all throughout the year. Scores of devotees pour into town especially during the town fiesta in May when Obando becomes packed. Cheap flights to Obando are meant for those who want to stay within their workable budgets.