Ilocos Adventure Day 4: Pagudpud (North)

On this day, it was raining so were not able to enjoy the sun and also the beach. Our first destination is Kabigan Falls. The water in falls is very cold but beautiful place.

Kabigan Falls

Aqua Grande

 We did not stayed here for so long because we wanted to stay long in Blue Lagoon and it has an entrance fee.

I’m excited to see the Blue Lagoon because of its color blue water. Unfortunately, it was raining so the water is not that color blue.

Blue Lagoon

Along our way to Blue Lagoon, you will see the Patapat Viaduct. It's a nice view.

Bantay Abot Cave

So this was our last day in Ilocos, I really enjoyed the place, food and also the people. I'm looking forward to our next trip. We are going to Cebu and Bohol on January to celebrate the "Sinulog Festival". I'm very excited.

Ilocos Adventure Day 3: Pagudpud (South)

Our first destination is the White Rock Formation. They called it “Kapurpurawan”. It was a very nice place. When I saw the place, I can’t believe that I was in the Philippines.

The Kapurpurawan is a rock formation which is literally very white in color taken from its Ilocano root word puraw.

Different shapes of the rocks can be seen such as the iconic head, cradle and the resting dragon. This is much even whiter during the months of April and May. This is really an amazing and unique sight where it was formed by a geological deposition of minerals. This is a sedimentary rock formed by sedimentation, where minerals and organic particles settle and accumulate or it precipitates from a solution. The rocks were carved out by surrounding sandstone by both mechanical and chemical weathering. Wind, sand and water are the primary weathering agents.

I’m so excited to see the Windmill when I heard that our next destination is the Bangui Windmills. For me, this is the very romantic place in Pagudpud because I saw these in different movies and teleserye were they make their promises here.  So kilig!

 We also went in Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. It is the oldest lighthouse in the Philippines.

 From Saud beach, you can still see the windmills. We stayed at Cathy's Homestay. It's a walking distance to the beach. Not bad.

I love the white sand in Saud Beach and the color of water.

This was the best trip ever!

Ilocos Adventure Day 2: Vigan

On our second day in Ilocos, we went in Vigan. It’s a 2 hour drive from Laoag. Our first destination was Syquia Mansion. Like in Laoag, there were many museum and mansions in Vigan. If you are a fan of Philippine History you will appreciate all the museum and mansions there. You will see the Burgos Museum and Crisologo Meseum.

Vigan Cathedral

Our next destination is Baluarte in Chavit. It’s a free admission. You will see different kinds of animals like peacock, ostrich, tiger, parrot, horse…etc.

Bantay Belfry

 We also went in pottery making. I was amazed when I saw how they made this pots. They have incredible hands.
 

My favorite place in Vigan is the famous Calle Crisologo. It’s like the old street in Spain because of the different old house in Calle Crisologo.

When you’re in Vigan, don’t forget to try the Irene’s Empanada. It’s super delicious compared to Laoag's empanada.

Ilocos Adventure Day 1: Laoag City

In Laoag, we stayed at UKL Hotel for 3 days and 3 nights. It’s a good place for the tourist like us because it’s walking distance to St. William’s Cathedral, Sinking Bell Tower and also their market.

Our first destination was Malacanang North. At the back of Malacanang North, you will see the Paoay Lake.

This was the place were Marcos lived during Ferdinand Marcos was the president. I love their sala.

Paoay Lake

Our next destination was La Paz Sand Dunes. I can’t believe that there was a dessert in Ilocos. We got our tan line here. Hehehe!

My favorite is the Paoay Church. This is the famous church in Laoag because of its distinct architecture. 

We also tried the Laoag Empanada and Bagnet. Bagnet is like a “pritong liempo”. It’s so yummy! You must try this!

Sinking Bell Tower

They called this a "Sinking Bell Tower simply because its sinking. Before, you can enter  to this tower. But years goes by, you can not enter to this tower due to the fact that this tower is sinking.

There were a lot of Musuem in Laoag. We went in Musuem of Ilocos Norte and Mausoleum of Marcos in Batac. We saw the body of Ferdinand Marcos but camera is not allowed so we can’t take a picture.