in-the-philippines.com » ilocos norte http://www.in-the-philippines.com All about Philippines Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:32:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Other things to do in Pagudpud http://www.in-the-philippines.com/other-things-to-do-in-pagudpud http://www.in-the-philippines.com/other-things-to-do-in-pagudpud#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 17:23:31 +0000 admin http://www.in-the-philippines.com/?p=239 Although to many going to Pagudpud means only enjoying and frolicking the beach, well you are mistaken. For there are a lot of exciting things we can do when visiting Pagudpud.

1. Start with the Pagudpud Viaduct

Pagudpud Viaduct (Patapat)

2. Stop by at Paraiso ni Anton (Anton’s Paradise)

Beside the grotto there is a clean stream nearby to explore.

3. Go to Blue Lagoon and swim

Enjoy this still untapped “tourist destination” a place where water is soothing and relaxing.

4. and last but not the least Trek the Kaibigan Falls

A winning itinerary for nature lovers out there!

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Ilocos Sur

The province of Ilocos Sur is often dubbed as a living museum of a spirited past because of the strong presencen of Spanish legacy where myriad of cultures and histories converge. In here you will find a national shrine, a national landmark, a national museum, heritage museums, ancestral houses, period houses, cobble-stoned streets – they all share space in the timeless land of Ilocos Sur.

Places to see:

Vigan, Burnay Jars, Vigan Park, Crisologo Museum, Vigan’s Baluarte

Touring  Vigan by yourself

Things to eat

Ilocano Empanada and Okoy.

Ilocos Norte

Ilocos Norte is a province in the Philippines in the Ilocos Region in the island of Luzon. The capital of this province is Paoay. This province is not only popular because of its historical monuments, museum, beautiful beaches but more importantly because the prominent politician Marcos clan hails from this region.

Things to see:

Paoay Church in Laoag,  St. William’s Cathedral in Laoag, Sta. Monica in Sarrat,  Bacarra Church, Malacanang of the North and Pagudpud Beach

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OUR TOP MUST SEE PLACES

The beautiful Coron

The beautiful Coron

1. Coron, Palawan (Snorkeling & Diving)

A municipality in Palawan famous for its wreck diving and aquatic views. No doubt this place has been listed in Forbes Traveler Magazine’s top 10 best diving sites in the world.

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2. Donsol, Sorsogon (Encounter with the Whale Shark)

Donsol is a popular destination for tourists who wanted to see, meet and swim with the Butanding or the whale sharks. In 2004 the Time Magazine featured this place as one of the Best Animal Encounter in Asia.

3. Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue Rice Terraces are 2000 year old terraces built and carved in the mountains of Ifugao. The terraces are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put end to end it would encircle half the globe.

4. Boracay

Boracay is one of the most popular island in the Philippines located in the northwest tip of the Island of Panay popular for its sugarlike sand and pristine water. The island is consist of three baranggays; Manok Manok , Balabag and Yapac.

5. El Nido, Palawan

El Nido is a municipality in Palawan popular for diving and snorkelling. The island boasts of its towering marble cliffs, beautiful beaches and rich marine life. It is located about 432 kilometers southwest of Manila and about 238 kilometers from Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan

6. Ilocos

The Ilocos region is one of the best places to visit in the Philippines if you are in to culture and history.  Vigan in the South and the famous Malacanang of the north in Ilocos Norte are few of these places to mention.  The region of Ilocos is not only rich in history but a beautiful beaches like Pagudpud and delicious cuisine.

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