All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries,
he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse,
he may learn to enjoy it. And here are some beautiful places that found in Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
1. Blue Lagoon or Maira-ira
It’s a kind of the most beautiful secret beach resort in the northern
area. It was named as Blue lagoon since the sea water is bluish and its
stillness can really be witnessed.
2. Bangui Windmills
The Bangui farm is usually stated as the first wind farm in the
Philippines and the largest in Southeast Asia (no other country in SEA has the wind potential of typhoon-ravaged Philippines). Europeans are sick and tired of seeing windmills but in the Philippines
where these tall, sleek, and white towers of power and beauty are still a
novelty, the Bangui windmills are a veritable tourist spot in this otherwise unremarkable Ilocos Norte town.
3. Saud Beach Pagudpud
Saud Beach has been hailed as the "Boracay" of Northern Philippines. Since it boast of beautiful white beach backed by rows of coconut palms
minus the noise and nightlife of Boracay. In fact you can call it either
serene or boring depends on how you want to look at it.
4. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
One of the Oldest and Most Visited Spanish Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse - This is the fantastic facade
of the Caoe Bojeador also known as Burgos Lighthouse. This is a perfect
portrait place and I must admit that for heritage places, we need to
turn to the experts at Heritage Conservation Society to accurately
describe its beauty.
The view from the tower of the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
You must be wondering what is the big deal with this lighthouse?
This magnificent view of the jagged coastline facing the South China sea
awaits anymore who patiently waits their turn to go up the lighthouse.
You can also opt to go here to view the magnificent sunset in Ilocos
Norte!
5. Fort Ilocandia
Fort Ilocandia - is the only rated hotel in the Ilocos
Norte Region. This was originally constructed by the Marcos Family for
their daughter Irene’s wedding reception. This spanish inspired resort
mainly attracts taiwanese gamblers but it still never fails to charm the
first-time Filipino tourist. It is best suited for hosting conferences
and events but it could be quite expensive to stay here for your
family’s vacation or use it just as a stopover. If you decide to stay
here, might as well maximize the facilities and even walk to the famous
Sand Dunes of Suba.
6. Sand Dunes of Suba
PAOAY, ILOCOS NORTE – If you think you’ve seen the best of Ilocos,
you’re probably missing a lot if you haven’t experienced a sunset (or
sunrise) yet in the majestic sand dunes of Suba. Ilocos Norte’s unique sand dunes and stretches from the municipality of
Currimao in the north and winds it’s way to La Paz in Laoag City then to
Suba in Paoay and finally in Pasuquin in the south.
7. Paoay Church
St. Augustine Church, or more popularly called Paoay Church, in Ilocos
Norte is one of the the oldest churches in the Philippines and is among the
major attractions of the province. The Paoay Church in particular is famous for its distinctive Gothic,
Baroque and Oriental architecture. Its facade reveals Gothic affinity, its
gables show Chinese elements, while the niches topping the walls suggest
Javanese influence (reminiscent of the famous Boroboudur Temple).
8. Patapat Viaduct
The now famous Viaduct snakes around the coast at the foot of the
North Cordillera Mountain Range. This concrete winding viaduct is 1.2 km
in length and is also known as the Viaduct, and as it has a cousin in
France its also known as the French Riviera of the Northern Philippines. As you traverse the bridge you pass the Mabugabog Falls
that is the water power for the mini hydroelectric plant. When its been
very wet and raining the falls are spectacular to watch.
9. Vigan
Vigan – is an island, which used to be detached from
the mainland by three rivers – the great Abra River, the Mestizo River
and the Govantes River. It is unique among the Philippine towns because
it is the country’s most extensive and only surviving historic city that
dates back to the 15th century Spanish colonial period. The town of Vigan will let you experience the time in the past since it is a well-preserved Spanish Colonial Town with small rounded paving stone edges along its street.
10. Chavit Singson’s Baluarte Zoo @ Vigan
Baluarte is becoming famous stopover for tourists visiting Vigan where
people can see and interact with animals on display at the Chavit
Singson's mansion cum mini-zoo, with animal interaction scheduled
everyday with several wild animals.