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Ilocos Sur

DOT to Include Biking Tours, Other Outdoor Activities to Boost Ilocos Tourism

DOT to Include Biking Tours, Other Outdoor Activities to Boost Ilocos Tourism

The Department of Tourism includes biking tours and other outdoor activities to boost tourism in the Ilocos region.

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LIST: Religious Sites in the PH You Can Visit This Lenten Season

LIST: Religious Sites in the PH You Can Visit This Lenten Season

If you haven't been to any of such religious sites before, we've listed down some of the spots you might want to visit for the upcoming Lenten season.

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Quezon Province

VIGAN TRAVEL: Lucy’s Antique Shop Sells Fancy Souvenirs

VIGAN TRAVEL: Lucy’s Antique Shop Sells Fancy Souvenirs

Lucy’s Antique Shop, situated along the historical Calle Crisologo, is home to various old items like paintings, house furniture, porcelain plates and vases, and glassware. It is located at the ground floor of the old house of Don Renato Peña and is regarded as the largest souvenir shop and the last remaining antique store in town.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

VIGAN TRAVEL: These Souvenirs Along Calle Crisologo Scream Filipino Craftsmanship

VIGAN TRAVEL: These Souvenirs Along Calle Crisologo Scream Filipino Craftsmanship

Calle Crisologo is lined with souvenir shops that can quench your thirst for trinkets for your personal keepsake or for "pasalubong" to gift to your family back home!

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

VIGAN TRAVEL: An Interactive Wildlife Adventure at Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo

VIGAN TRAVEL: An Interactive Wildlife Adventure at Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo

One attraction that should make its cut to your Vigan travel list is this safari adventure resort that's just 10 minutes away from Calle Crisologo. Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo is a must-visit spot in the province due to the exciting activities that people of all ages will surely enjoy.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Animal Park & Wildlife

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Vitalis White Sands in Ilocos Sur Offers Stunning Sunset Views By The Beach

Vitalis White Sands in Ilocos Sur Offers Stunning Sunset Views By The Beach

This cozy hotel and resort in Sabangan Beach, Ilocos Sur is the perfect place to relax in the Northern side of the country. As Vitalis Villas’ neighboring resort and predecessor, Vitalis White Sands charms its guests with the white sand beach and crystal sea that emanates a simple lifestyle.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: NOAH Engages Nature’s Elements with Extreme Sports

ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: NOAH Engages Nature’s Elements with Extreme Sports

It is only about time for visitors from around the world to be one with nature by participating in what can be the most thrilling experience you may have in Ilocos Sur---through Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub!

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Sports & Recreation

Vitalis Villas in Ilocos Sur Mirrors Magical Island of Santorini Greece

Vitalis Villas in Ilocos Sur Mirrors Magical Island of Santorini Greece

Known to many as the “Santorini of the North”, Vitalis Villas mirrors that of the famous landscape of Santorini in Greece with its cubiform villas painted in a wash of white and blue.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

VIGAN TRAVEL: Rowilda’s Factory Continues the Century-Old Practice of Loom Weaving

VIGAN TRAVEL: Rowilda’s Factory Continues the Century-Old Practice of Loom Weaving

You might have seen these gorgeous, colorful woven blankets, table runners, and bath towels along Calle Crisologo in Vigan, but have you ever wondered how they are made? Join Philippine Primer as we discover the beauty of this century-old loom weaving practice in Vigan, honored to this day by Rowilda's Loom Weaving factory in Brgy. Camanggaan, Vigan City!

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: The Picturesque View of Pinsal Falls

ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: The Picturesque View of Pinsal Falls

From the home of a UNESCO world heritage is another breathtaking view of nature kept hidden in the neighborhood of Baballasioan in the far end of Sta. Maria—the Pinsal Falls.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

VIGAN TRAVEL: Ruby Jar Factory, Vigan’s 90 Year Old Craft of Earthen Jars

VIGAN TRAVEL: Ruby Jar Factory, Vigan’s 90 Year Old Craft of Earthen Jars

Vigan is a place where long-lived arts and crafts are nurtured up to the present time, and among those lasting craft heritage is the pottery making, also known locally as the burnay jars. Ruby Jar Pottery has been a destination for most tourists visiting Vigan City who wants to see and experience the art of pottery for many years now.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: Santa Maria Church Manifests UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Ensemble

ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: Santa Maria Church Manifests UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Ensemble

A UNESCO World Heritage and one of the four beautiful baroque churches in the Philippines lies behind the town of Sta. Maria in Ilocos Sur. Situated in the town center and sitting on top of a hill is Santa Maria Church, also known as The Church of Our Lady of Assumption.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Historical landmark

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

8 Historical Places in PH You Should Not Miss

8 Historical Places in PH You Should Not Miss

Get your dose of history by visiting these places!

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Zamboanga del Norte

Historical landmark

Things to do in Vigan, Ilocos Sur: A city that doubles as a time machine

Things to do in Vigan, Ilocos Sur: A city that doubles as a time machine

Vigan truly is an amazing city. It’s not difficult to fit in and get to know the people, especially when it comes to talking about the city’s history. Make enough trips, and you’ll probably grow attached to this wonderful city.

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A blast from the past in Vigan’s Crisologo Museum

A blast from the past in Vigan’s Crisologo Museum

Wondering what an old Vigan home looked like, decades ago? Visit Crisologo Museum.

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Historical landmark

Museum & Art Gallery

Hotel Luna Annex, the boutique counterpart

Hotel Luna Annex, the boutique counterpart

Get to know the boutique counterpart of Hotel Luna.

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West Loch Park Hotel: A Modern-Looking Hotel in the Heritage City of Vigan

West Loch Park Hotel: A Modern-Looking Hotel in the Heritage City of Vigan

For travelers and corporate guests seeking comfort and satisfaction in their stay in the Wonder City of Vigan, West Loch Park Hotel is the right place to relax in after an indulgent tour around the heritage town.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

VIGAN TRAVEL: Historical Plaza Salcedo Turns into a Spectacle of Lights at Night

VIGAN TRAVEL: Historical Plaza Salcedo Turns into a Spectacle of Lights at Night

Dancing fountains are not limited to Manila’s Rizal Park. A trip to Vigan is hardly complete without a visit to their most popular park: Plaza Salcedo. Visit Plaza Salcedo's Dancing Fountain every 7 pm during weekdays, with a second show at 8:30 pm every weekends!

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Historical landmark

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

VIGAN TRAVEL: Ilocos Regional Museum Complex Showcases Prominent Figures in Ilocano History

VIGAN TRAVEL: Ilocos Regional Museum Complex Showcases Prominent Figures in Ilocano History

Are you still looking forward to knowing more about the prominent figures who shaped the history of Ilocos? Have you ever fancied knowing more about one of the three martyr priests, Padre Jose Burgos, or the country’s 6th president, Elpidio Quirino? What about everything that has to do with Ilocos’ own spirit, basi? Let us take you to Ilocos Regional Museum Complex to know more about them!

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Historical landmark

Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019

Museum & Art Gallery

Ciudad Fernandina Hotel in Vigan: A Modern Yet Classic Heritage Hotel

Ciudad Fernandina Hotel in Vigan: A Modern Yet Classic Heritage Hotel

Ciudad Fernandina Hotel—a name that gives you a ring on your memory if you happen to really love Philippine history. Named after the old name of the city, Ciudad Fernandina Hotel was built in 1758 by spouses Don Francisco de la Encarnacion and Dona Rosa Anastacia.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Hotel Felicidad in Vigan Brings out Ilocano Heritage Hospitality at Its Best

Hotel Felicidad in Vigan Brings out Ilocano Heritage Hospitality at Its Best

Hotel Felicidad offers its guests a cultural representation of the lush lifestyle back in the Spanish times. Strategically located in the heart of Vigan City, the historic landmarks of town such as Plaza Salcedo and the dancing fountain, Vigan Cathedral, and Plaza Burgos can be easily accessed from the hotel.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Bantay Church Bell Tower

Bantay Church Bell Tower

One of Vigan’s most iconic symbols is the Bantay Bell Tower. First built in 1591, it served as the town’s watchtower before being turned into a bell tower by the nearby church in 1857.

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Hotel Luna in Vigan: A Museum-like Hotel Embellished with Art and Sophistication

Hotel Luna in Vigan: A Museum-like Hotel Embellished with Art and Sophistication

Ever stayed in a hotel and museum all at once? Along the streets near Calle Crisologo, we found the only museum-like hotel in Vigan—Hotel Luna. Built during the 188os by Don Jose Florentino, for his daughter Doña Carmen Florentino, this Filipino old house with a touch of sophisticated Spanish interiors has been rebuilt, extended and restored into a high-class museum-hotel.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Historical landmark

Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Villa Angela Heritage House in Vigan is Tom Cruise-Approved since the 1980’s

Villa Angela Heritage House in Vigan is Tom Cruise-Approved since the 1980’s

Hotels may be plentiful in the city of Vigan, but most of them are heritage homes that have been given an upgrade. They may retain the aura of a heritage house, but they can’t be compared to Villa Angela Heritage House in terms of being a true heritage of Vigan City. See what Villa Angela has to offer that made Tom Cruise choose this as his very own accommodation.

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Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

Historical landmark

Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019

St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral

St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral

One of the country’s oldest Augustinian churches, the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral started out as a chapel made of wood and thatch in 1578 by order of Juan de Salcedo, the conquistador and founder of Villa Ferdinandina, which later became the town of Vigan.

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Historical landmark

VIGAN TRAVEL: Embark On A Historical Journey in Calle Crisologo

VIGAN TRAVEL: Embark On A Historical Journey in Calle Crisologo

Calle Crisologo, also known as Mena Crisologo Street, is a notable tourist attraction in the heritage city of Vigan.

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Historical landmark