A year of saving will pay its worth especially when you came all the way from the South just to visit the North. Everything you heard and dream of Ilocos will be a perfect reality! Me and my friends had a blast during our weekend tour, thanks to Triple 8 Travel and Tours and to our driver slash guide Kuya Randy for the great company. Pictures speak more than a thousand words. So here's a sneak pick. Enjoy!
Vigan's Heritage Village
Every January 25, Vigan commemorates the fiest of St. Paul the Apostle. The town's celebration is more commonly known to locals as the Vigan Longanisa Festival. Vigan longganisa is a native version of Mexican salami which has a distinct garlic taste and has become one of Filipino favorates.
Not only, has Vigan been known for its longganisa but also for its Empanada made flavored with the famous longganisa which taste good when matched with their special vinegar and soy sauce.
Elegantly at night, you could stroll the beautiful town's antique inspired buildings and the plaza where you will enjoy the colorful dazzling lights and water fountain as it jazzed with the music for an hour.
Bantay Church and Bell Tower
Every January 25, Vigan commemorates the fiest of St. Paul the Apostle. The town's celebration is more commonly known to locals as the Vigan Longanisa Festival. Vigan longganisa is a native version of Mexican salami which has a distinct garlic taste and has become one of Filipino favorates.
Not only, has Vigan been known for its longganisa but also for its Empanada made flavored with the famous longganisa which taste good when matched with their special vinegar and soy sauce.
Elegantly at night, you could stroll the beautiful town's antique inspired buildings and the plaza where you will enjoy the colorful dazzling lights and water fountain as it jazzed with the music for an hour.
Bantay Church and Bell Tower
Paburnayan (Jar Making)
Subli-Subli Resort
Marcos Museum & Photo Gallery
Paoay Church
Malacanang Ti Maianan
Laoag Sand Dunes
Ride an ATV for only P500 per head at Laoag Sand Dunes and enjoy sand surfing activities for free. Steep slopes will surely bring your happiness to the extremes and the vast ocean will surely mesmerized you.
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Kapurpurawan mean "Kaputi-putian" as per the local tour guide, the place used to be part of the ocean but as time passed by, it transformed into a beautiful landscape.
Bangui Windmills
Bangui Windmills
Blue Lagoon
Ilocos tides are strong by nature. Here in blue lagoon, white and powdery sand beaches will surely greet you. You could take a swim and have some relax time. Nearby coffee shops, hotels and themed parks are also available approximately 10 m from shoreline.
The Zipline Deck
There are still many places to go in Ilocos that I haven't enumerated in here. So guys, stay tuned and enthusiastic about travel. Don't stop to discover.
Till then, Shiela.
