Pampanga pasalubong trail
A one-day loop for take-home treats: San Nicolas cookies in Mexico, pastillas in Magalang, sweets in Santa Rita and buro in Candaba.
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Discover Pampanga Editors · October 2026
Kapampangans never go home empty-handed. This loop collects the province's best-known take-home foods.
Mexico: San Nicolas cookies
Start at Dandy's San Nicolas Cookies in Parian, open from 7am, for the arrowroot shortbread pressed with the saint's image.
Magalang: pastillas
Drive north to Magalang for pastillas de leche at Carreon's Sweets and Pastries, and look for tamarind candies.
Santa Rita: the pastry town
Head south-west to Santa Rita for turrones de casoy, uraro and sans rival; Ocampo-Lansang Delicacies is a named maker. In November and December, ask for dúman.
Candaba: buro and salted eggs
If you have time, finish east at the Candaba Public Market for buro and mild salted duck eggs.
See our Santa Rita pasalubong guide for buying tips.
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