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