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and international travelers. Vigan going back to the Hispanic era
received a much-coveted centuries ago because of its well-
recognition of being one of the preserved Spanish-inspired
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Syquia Mansion Museum
Located in Quirino Boulevard, the Syquia
Mansion Museum has been decorated with
antique furniture, paintings, and exhibits
from the time of President Elpidio Quirino, a
native of Vigan. The stunning house was
owned by Quirino’s wife, who belonged to
the affluent Syquia family.
History of Vigan City
Vigan was an important coastal trading
post in pre-colonial times. Long before
the Spanish galleons came, it was the
Chinese junks who sailed first to Isla de
Bigan through the Mestizo River.
RG Jar Factory
After you’re done exploring the Vigan
heritage village, go for a unique couple or
family bonding activity in RG Jar Factory
where you can make your own pot and jar.
The jar makers can demo how it’s done and
let you create your own clay pot or jar. The
place does not have any entrance fees
whatsoever but you could donate any
amount, it’s up to you.
They came to barter exotic goods
from Asian kingdoms in exchange for
gold, beeswax and other mountain
products from the Cordilleras. Most
Chinese settled in Vigan, intermarried
with the natives and started the multi-
cultural bloodline of the Bigueños.
Bantay Church Bell Tower
If you can’t get enough of the Vigan heritage
village and want to get a taste of the city’s old-
world charm, go to Bantay Bell Tower. The
Bantay Church Bell Tower served as the town’s
watchtower in 1591. The magnificent view may
have been the reason why it was supposedly
“Diego and Gabriela Silang’s favorite date spot
during the 17th century.”
Baluarte Resort
Just 10 minutes away from Calle Crisologo,
Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo lets you get
close to nature’s wonderful creatures from
cute little birds to big cats a.k.a. tigers. It’s
also dubbed as the “Home of the Big Cats in
Vigan,” as it shelters Bengal tigers, white
lions, and leopards.