Naragsak nga baro a tawen!!
That’s Happy New Year in Ilocano!! This 2016 let us explore the province of Ilocos: a place of history, of quaint heritage houses and grand century old churches and cathedrals; where you can eat weird sounding but delectable cuisine; the land of the great thinkers, leaders and artist of the Philippine history; the house of the gigantic windmill of Bangui; where the long white beach of Pagudpud belongs; and a lot more that will titillate your wanderlust mind.
Welcome to Laoag City! Be inspired in Marcos Mausoleum & Musuem, the ancestral house of the Marcos’ where you can witness the waxed remain of the late President (judge for yourself if it’s real or not, taking picture inside the mausoleum is not allowed), and the trace of his eloquence and leadership.
We can find one of the greatest structural and wall art intricacies of the past century at The UNESCO World National Heritage Paoay Church. One of the best example of Baroque churches in the Philippines.
Know how the first family lived by inspecting the Malacanang of the North or Malacanang ti Amianan. This house served as the official residents of the Marcos’ during the two decades of regime of the late Ferdinand Marcos whenever they were in Ilocos.
Don’t miss the St Monica Church & Ruins, Sinking Belltower, and St Williams Cathedral and La Paz and Dunes
Thirty minutes drive from Laoag City, going north is the popular Pagudpud Beach and the colossal windmill in Bangui. On the way you will pass by Pasuquin Salt Making, the towering Burgos Lighthouse, the “isaw-like” bridge of Patapat Viaduct. Explore the natures’ masterpiece in Paraiso ni Anton, Blue Lagoon, Timmatang Rock, Bantay Abot Cave, Dos Hermanos Rock Formation,
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. Kapurpurawan in Tagalog is Kaputiputian (Dhil sa puting kulay ng bato kaya tinawag itong Kapurpurawan – rootword is purawan in Ilocos meaning Puti) — at Laoag, Ilocos Norte.
Walking on this bricks made street of Calle Crisologo will be bring you back the pages of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Play your imagination and be the Maria Clara or Ibarra of the new century.
Other places to visit in the South: Juan Luna Shrine, Sinait Church “Miraculous Black Crucific”, Bantay Church and Belltower, Syquia Mansion, Baluarter ni Gov Singson “Mini Zoo”, St Paul Cathedral, Pottery “Pagburnayan”, Calle Crisologo “Vigan Heritage Village”
Travelling back to our nation’s history will surely bring richness to our experience. Playing with the wind and the wave, walking and allowing your bare feet caressed by the soothing white sand in the shore of Pagudpud will definitely calm our tired mind and body. This is a luxury that is necessary to recharge our soul and be fully attuned to ourselves and to our Creator.
For three days and two nights, explore Ilocos with your friends and family. Stay in Laoag and travel to history on your 1st day. Beach bumming and relax your tired mind and body at the calming sand and waveat the house at the sea in Pagudpud beach on your second day. Roam and soak your senses to Philippine history at Vigan Heritage Village on your third day to complete your itinerary. For as low as P2,800 per person for the group of 12 - 14, allow yourself to this journey of wisdom and senses without worrying your next destination and transportation. Don’t miss the most important spots and sweat on your next itinerary. Allow the experts take care of it for you.
For three days and two nights, explore Ilocos with your friends and family. Stay in Laoag and travel to history on your 1st day. Beach bumming and relax your tired mind and body at the calming sand and waveat the house at the sea in Pagudpud beach on your second day. Roam and soak your senses to Philippine history at Vigan Heritage Village on your third day to complete your itinerary. For as low as P2,800 per person for the group of 12 - 14, allow yourself to this journey of wisdom and senses without worrying your next destination and transportation. Don’t miss the most important spots and sweat on your next itinerary. Allow the experts take care of it for you.