2005, 2013 & June 14-16, 2016
505 kilometers off Manila, approximately 10
hours drive or 45 minutes plane ride, is a home to the best bagnet, chichacorn
(of all sorts of flavor), sukang iloco (best with bottle half full native chili),
Longanisa (a showcase of native bawang), dinengdeng (a full casts production of
vegetables), including the fusion of pinakbet and dinuguan pizza, batac empanada (this is different from
empanada of Vigan), miki noodles (with spicy sukang Iloco), not to mention a
delicate and intricate weaving of abel.
The Ilocos Norte is also noted for being
the bailiwick of Marcoses, to date, the embalmed body of Former President
Marcos, encased in glass coffin is still on public display at Marcos Museum in
Batac.
Despite numerous revolts that the Region
has gone through against the Augustinian Friars since 1589, Ilocos Norte, is currently gaining popularity
with its world-famous sights such as an old church of Paoay and Pagudpud.
I cast my first footprints in Ilocos in
2005, then in 2013 and the most recent trip was in May 2016.
Best things to do in the North:
1. Sandboarding, 4x4 and ATV adventure at La Paz Sand Dunes
The best time to do the adrenaline rush adventure in the desert is before sunrise or sunset to avoid the sun burn.
Best things to do in the North:
1. Sandboarding, 4x4 and ATV adventure at La Paz Sand Dunes
The best time to do the adrenaline rush adventure in the desert is before sunrise or sunset to avoid the sun burn.
2. Visit the beacon of history: Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
The 66 foot tall tower more popularly known as Burgos Light house is considered as a cultural heritage of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. The lighthouse is just 40 km. north from Laoag City, it is best to visit in the months of June to August when the moderate moonsoon brings magic to the surroundings and adds to the wonderful scenic view atop the lighthouse or the museum.
3. Bangui Wind Farm
Located at Bangui, Ilocos Norte and often referred to as Bangui Windmills. The farm is consists of 20 units windmills.
4. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Less than a kilometer walk of the road, you'll find this hidden gem of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. The creamy white, proud limestone formation facing the ocean is an amazing work of various oceanic and weather forces.
Note: Don't forget to apply sunblock and bring plenty of water on your way to the site. You may also opt to ride a horse for a fee.
5. Hannah's Resort, Pagudpod
6. Visit the old century church of Paoay
7. Currimao Beach Resort
The 66 foot tall tower more popularly known as Burgos Light house is considered as a cultural heritage of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. The lighthouse is just 40 km. north from Laoag City, it is best to visit in the months of June to August when the moderate moonsoon brings magic to the surroundings and adds to the wonderful scenic view atop the lighthouse or the museum.
3. Bangui Wind Farm
Located at Bangui, Ilocos Norte and often referred to as Bangui Windmills. The farm is consists of 20 units windmills.
4. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Note: Don't forget to apply sunblock and bring plenty of water on your way to the site. You may also opt to ride a horse for a fee.
5. Hannah's Resort, Pagudpod
6. Visit the old century church of Paoay
7. Currimao Beach Resort
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