LET'S EXPLORE THE NORTHERN COAST PROVINCE OF THE PHILIPPINES!
ILOCOS NORTE,,,
BEST TOURIST DESTINATION & INSTAGRAM WORTHY RESORT SPOTS IN ILOCOS NORTE 🔅
🔅THE SINKING BELL TOWER - Laoag City's version of The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.
🔅KAPURPURAWAN ROCK FORMATION- "Puraw in Ilocano means White in color .added trivia lol and yes, You're welcome.
🔅SAUD WHITE BEACH PAGUDPUD- A must see destination! Saud Beach is one of the most beautiful beach up north , it has fine white sand and crystal clear blue waters of South China Sea
🔅CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE- A living cultural Heritage site (100 years old +) , it still functions and guides ships that enters the Philippine archipelago.
🔅BANGUI WIND FARM- or windmills, You never went to Ilocos Norte if you don't have Souvenir Photos
with the Wind Turbines
🔅PATAPAT VIADUCT BRIDGE- The Famous Coastal bridge that connects Ilocos Norte and Cagayan Valley, A must see indeed!
🔅BLUE LAGOON PAGUDPUD- Mesmerized by the wonderful beach of blue lagoon ! it's like the BORACAY island up north
🔅KABIGAN FALLS ILOCOS NORTE- Let's hike up to the falls ! experience the jungle and dive in to it's Natural cold & clear plunge pool
🔅PARAISO NI ANTON - Grotto & Souvenir shops along the highway
🔅APO IDON'S BEACH & HOTEL RESORT- They serve authentic Delicious Ilocano Food
🔅EVANGELINE BEACH RESORT- Simple, Relaxing Beach Villa Resort
🔅COCOS' BAR & GRILL- beachfront Inuman Place!
🔅ROSARIO'S RESTAURANT - Near Blue Lagoon. they serve the best ILOCANO PAPAITAN!
📍How to get there? (land trip)
▪️From Manila – bus via FLORIDA BUS or FARINAS to Pagudpud. From Cubao Terminal or From Sampaloc Manila Terminal.
Option 1: Public Transport. Ride the bus going to Pagudpud and alight in Pagudpud Bus Terminal/Town (13Hrs ; P1000). From there, ride a tric to Saud or (Hotel) (15Min ; 80/Tric).
Option 2: Private Car/Van: 10-12 Hrs via NLEX/TPLEX
Option 3: Fly from Manila to Laoag City 2hrs; (P2-6k one way per head) then ride a bus or van going to Pagudpud (2-3hrs)
▪️BUDGET HOTEL: i would recommend this hotel for backpackers or budgeted travelers;
RINNOVATI HOTEL - Good for 2-4 pax P600-P2,000 Depends on dates/Season . Book thru Agoda.com
RESORT HOTEL :
EVANGELINE BEACH RESORT- Would recommend for honeymooners/ couples/ family. (P2-5k per night) good for 2 pax with breakfast
▪️Activities:
Surfing
Kayaking
Banana Boating
Kite Surfing
▪️ 🍽Food :
You can bring your own food, or tour around taste their local dishes.
TRAVEL TIPS AND REMINDERS⁉️
⚠️Everything is cash basis so bring enough cash with you, the nearest ATM is located at Pagupud's Municipal Town hall and it's the only one.So, better if you could withdraw money before you arrive Pagudpud Province
⚠️Always use the life jacket when traveling by sea or when doing water activities.
⚠️Bring drinking bottle . You can ask for tap water and refill it.
⚠️Don’t throw your trash anywhere.
⚠️Do not touch the corals.
⚠️Buy Local / Tour like a local
⚠️Hire a local tour guide (trike with driver/ tour guide ) P600 Per day good for 2-4 pax
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