Discover Ilocos: Vigan, Laoag and Pagudpud

I have been eager to see the beautiful places of Ilocos, to experience the uniqueness of their heritage and culture, and to know more about the well renown martyrs and great leaders that have significant contribution in the making of Philippine history. We off to Ilocos on the night of July 1 for a three days trip . The plan was to take bus going there, then a plane, back to Manila.

We took the Florida Bus Line, coz we love to try their famous Sleeper Bus..

We stayed at Casa Teofila Lodge.

We ate breakfast at Kusina Felecitas located near Calle Crisologo, it is all known for their cakes and pastries.

Kusina Felecitas menu, must try the Longganisang Vigan..

Dining hall is walled with the original bricks of the 18th century building wherein painting hang for customers to enjoy and you can actually buy them..

Antique items are displayed..

After the meal, we were excited to see the famous places and discover Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. We focused on our prepared itinerary and this saved us much time because we want to see as much tourist destinations as we can while enjoying our short vacation. (Below are the places we visited: )

     1. Calle Crisologo

     2. Crisologo Museum

     3. Syquia Mansion

     4. Plaza Salcedo

     5. Vigan Cathedral

     6. Plaza Burgos

     7. Burgos Museum and Vigan City Hall

     8. Pagburnayan Jar Making

     9. Hidden Garden

   10. Baluarte ni Chavit

   11. Heritage Village / Calle Crisologo at Night

Kuya Arnel our tour guide to Pagudpud offered his bayaw WOWIE(09069729377)to tour us around Laoag. He charged us (P700/tricyle) for half day.The city of Laoag is a 1st class city in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It is the capital city of Ilocos Norte, and the province's political, commercial, and industrial hub. It is the location of the Ilocos region's only commercial airport..(Below are the places we visited:)

  1. Malacanang of the North (White House of the North)
  2. Paoay Lake
  3. Paoay Church (St. Agustine Church)
  4. Marcos Photo Gallery and Marcos Museum
  5. La Paz Sand Dunes
  6. Museo Ilocos Norte
  7. Sinking Bell Tower, St. William Cathedral and Laoag Capitol

Our tour guide for Pagudpud is no less than: KUYA ARNEL (0918-6890723),he was waiting for us to take us to Cathy's Homestay for our accommodation and he charged us (P1000/tricyle) for the whole tour. Ate Cathy the owner, let us cooked for our dinner and breakfast, she charged us 1000/night for 4pax. The rooms have 3 beds, nice shower and no TV. (Below are the places we visited:)

1. Bangui Windmills

2. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

3. Burgos Lighthouse

4. Bangui Viewdeck

5. Kabigan Falls

6. Patapat Viaduct

7. Agua Grande

8. Paraiso ni Anton

9. Timangtang Rock

10. Bantay Abot Cave

11. Blue Lagoon

 

We stayed at Cathy's Homestay, she let us cooked our meal without extra charged. And for 4 pax, she charged us 1000/night. She gave us 4 beds in one room.

Lots of Love,