Tourist

Destination
Ilocos region
 Provincial. Capital

 Ilocos norte_ laoag
 Ilocos sur_ vigan
 La union_ san fernando
 Pangasinan_ lingayen
 Ilocos norte
The Best of Culture and Nat
ure
 Ilocos norte
. Bangui Windmills
Bangui Windmills
Operated by the NorthWind Power Development Corporation, the Bangui Wind Fa
rm was commissioned by then-governor Ferdinand “Bonbbong” Marcos, Jr.. The wi
ndmills have long been a must-see in the Ilocos Norte region, with more than 20 tu
rbines set up along the coast of Bangui Bay.
There is no entrance fee to see them and you can take as many photographs as yo
u want. You can also have a horse ride if you get tired walking from one turbine to
another. A horse ride is P100.
Location: Bangui bay, Bangui, Ilocos Norte
Budget: Free
Activity tip: If it’s a particularly windy day, we suggest you either wear pants, cover
up your face and legs or brace yourself. With the wind being generated by the win
dmills and all, grains of sand are sure to pellet you like tiny stones one after anothe
r. Your shoes are sure to be filled up with sand, so make sure you shake it out befor
e heading into your car/van.
Ilocos norte
• Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
• Just an hour outside of Laoag city is the Kapurpuraw
an Rock Formation, which gets its name for the Iloca
no term “puraw” which means “white”. The natural
wonder fronts Bangui Bay and is the result of thousa
nds of years of particles deposited ashore by sea wav
es and wind.
• Location: Burgos, Ilocos Norte
• Budget: P15 environmental fee, P100 2-way horse ri
de
• Activity tip: Take photos and leave nothing behind – t
he natural formation is not a canvass for writing your
name, so please, don’t vandalize!
Ilocos norte
4. Suba Sand Dunes
The Suba Sand Dunes were once made famous as the shooting locatio
ns for the 1982 award-winning movie Himala (Miracle) starring Nora A
unor and the 1980 film Panday starring “King of Philippine Movies” Fe
rnando Poe Jr. It’s current claim to fame is that of it being the shooting
site for Bagani, a teleserye starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil.
In fact, the sand dunes offers a group package that includes a “4×4 rid
e with uphill-down trails, sand dune tour, beach stroll, unlimited sand
boarding plus photo session at the Himala sa Buhangin Sculpture Park,
several drop-off stations and BAGANI Shooting Site”.
Location: Paoay Sand Dunes, Brgy. Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Budget: Up to P2,500 per vehicle (can fit maximum of five people)
Activity tip: Because the slopes aren’t as high as the other sand dunes,
Suba is the perfect spot for beginners learning to sand board. You can
opt to either sit or stand, whatever your choice, there will be a guide t
o assist you.
 Ilocos sur
Heritage Village of the Phi
lippines
Ilocos sur
• Aw-asen Falls
• Aw-asen falls is one of the tourist spots in Ilocos Sur.
• Aw-asen falls is one of the newly discovered tourist spots
in Ilocos Sur, located on one of its remotest barangays na
mely, Santo Rosario in Sigay. Expect humps and bumps al
ong the road to the barangay as it has not been fully pav
ed. The challenge does not end there. From the baranga
y’s nearest drop-off point, you ‘ll have to hike steep terrai
ns and cross rivers before finally catching sight of majesti
c Aw-asen falls.
• Aw-asen falls measures more than 142 feet (43 meters). I
t carved a wide and very deep pool. It’s crystal-clear and
cold waters provide an instant relief after the arduous hik
e of getting here.
• Location/Jump-off: Brgy Santo Rosario, Sigay, Ilocos Sur
Ilocos sur
• Burnay Pottery Making
• Jars from Vigan City has been gaining popularity in r
ecent years. In the Iloco language, these are called
burnay. They are made by hand from a grade-A clay
which is abundant in the area. The industry dates b
ack to pre-colonial times and the burnay has been u
sed for drinking tea and as a container for local ingr
edients.
• Location/Jump-off: Brgy Pagburnayan, Vigan City
Ilocos sur
• Kayapa Falls
• Kayapa Falls is one of the must-see tourist spots in Il
ocos Sur.
• Cascading on one of the most laid-off locations in Il
ocos Sur, Kayapa falls features a 7-tier beauty. It’s c
ool waters emanate from forests upstream which u
sed to abound with different wildlife species such a
s deer and wild pigs. The river leading to the falls al
so thrives with shrimps and small fishes. It is a new
tourist spot in Ilocos Sur.
• Location/Jump-off: Quirino, Ilocos Sur
La Union – Pilgrimage Cent
er of North Luzon
La union
• Ma Cho Temple
• The Ma Cho Temple caters to the small Taoist commun
ity of San Fernando. It was built in 1975 in dedication t
o the Chinese goddess Matzu, known as the protector
of the sea. That’s why the temple sits facing the sea.
• Numerous Buddha statues of different sizes surround t
he temple. There are also groves of mango trees. You’r
e lucky if you arrived during the fruiting season since y
ou can pick fruits for keep.
• Since the temple is a sacred place, make sure you visit
with utter respect and some reverence. Don’t come he
re wearing mini-shorts and do away with vices and Pu
blic Display of Affection (PDA).
• Location/Jump-off: San Fernando, La Union
La union
• Bulalakaw Falls
• Bulalakaw falls is one of the highest falls in La Union
, measuring around 30-50 meters high. It has a sere
ne and veneer pool with icy-cold and crystal-clear w
aters, providing rejuvenation. About 500 meters aw
ay from the falls, you’ll catch a view of a beautiful ri
ver emanating from the mountains of the adjacent
Cordillera region.
• Entrance fee: None
• Jump-Off Point: Sitio Santol, Brgy Alibangsay, Pugo,
La Union
La union
• Balay na Bato
• Balay na Bato is one of the tourist spots in La Union.
• The structure is aptly named “Balay na Bato” because it is
made from the stones and pebbles collected along Luna’s
beaches. The municipality, after all, is the Pebble Capital o
f the North and stone-picking a major livelihood among t
he locals. Painted pebbles and wooden sculpture made b
y a Korean artist adorn the house’s interiors.
• Because of its rustic and serene ambiance, people love to
celebrate their weddings, baptisms, birthday parties, and
other functions here. Camping can also be done so you ca
n have beautiful memories of stargazing. You can also list
en and meditate along the seashore.
• Location/Jump-Off: Brgy Nalvo Norte, Luna, La Union
Pangasinan – Hundred islan
ds and Hundred Flavors
Pangasinan
• Mt. Balungao Hilltop Adventure Resort
• Balungao Hilltop
• Balungao Hilltop Adventure Resort is a developed, extreme, nature and sport
s adventure site in Balungao. It offers a variety of activities such as a zipline e
xperience, all-terrain vehicle driving, bungee trampoline, hiking or trail walki
ng, trust fall, and mountain biking.
• Don’t miss hot and cold spring swimming pools which offer varying temperat
ures.
• Location: Balungao
• Fee(s): P50 for adult / P25 for kids 4 feet below
• Operation hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Best for: Family, Barkada Outings
• Adventure level: Adrenaline junkies
• Highlight(s): Experiencing the thrills of extreme nature and sports adventure.
• Activity tips: You have to take the zipline first before going to the pool. You al
so need to try the native specialties available such as tupig, patupat and tuba
.
Pangasinan
• Patar Beach
• Patar Beach
• Dubbed as “The Boracay of Pangasinan” with its very long stretch of white san
d beach and crystal clear waters, Patar Beach is a must have in your itinerary.
Don’t miss the romantic sunset view here.
• Location: Bolinao
• Fee(s): None
• Operation hours: None
• Best for: Water lovers
• Adventure level: Mild
• Highlight(s): Enjoy the sea, sun, and sand in a postcard-worthy view.
• Insider info: Kayak through Ilog Malino, the river alongside the beach and reac
h the view point where the river merges to the sea.
• Activity tips: Patar Beach is excellent for swimming; however, there isn’t a lot
of underwater marine life that you can observe when you snorkel. Be careful e
xploring with your bare feet. It’s advisable to wear slippers or surf shoes.
•
Pangasinan
• Death Pool
• Death Pool Pangasinan
• Would you dare dive into the so called “Death Pool” in Cabongaoan Beach? It
was a term humorously coined by the locals to describe the natural swimming
pool that forms near the beach whenever the tide comes in and fills it with salt
water.
• Location: Cabongaoan Beach, Colibra Island, Burgos
• Fee(s): P150
• Operation hours: None
• Best for: Barkada bonding, Brave heart
• Adventure level: Wild
• Highlight(s): Surviving and conquering the “Death Pool.”
• Insider info: There are many small natural pools within the area.
• Activity tips: You’ll have to climb boulders to have a peek of Cabongaoan Beac
h’s hidden gem and always wear a footwear. For more of a beachside vibe, pitc
hing a tent is advisable. having footwear is also recommended when walking to
the death pool.
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 Cagayan valle
y region
Provincial. Capital
Batanes. Basco
Cagayan. Tugegarao
Isabela. Ilagan
Quirino. Cabbaruguis
Nueva viscaya. Bayombong
Batanes – Land of the True Insulars
Batanes
• Rakuh a Payaman (Marlboro Country)
• Marlboro Country Batanes
• You can’t help but exclaim that the hills are alive, really! It was the America
n tourists that coined the moniker Malboro Country because of its similar
contour, endless rolling hills, and wind-swept communal pasturelands for c
ows, carabaos and horses.
• Location: Uyugan
• Best for: Nature-lovers, Photographers, Julie Andrews
• Highlight(s): Hold your breath to the spectacular view of nature.
• Insider info: Each family can only have up to ten cows to freely roam in the
pasture. A limit is imposed to prevent overgrazing. In return for use of the l
and, family members of the livestock owners must help out in community
activities such as building houses, maintaining the hedgerows around the l
and and other cooperative works.
• Activity tips: Don’t forget to wear your jacket or windbreaker because of th
e strong winds. Be sure to have your cameras or phone ready to capture p
ostcard-worthy pictures. And after feasting your eyes and heart, have a ha
ppy tummy at Marconine’s canteen for a superb food treat.
Batanes
• PAG-ASA Radar Station
• PAG-ASA Weather Station Batanes
• Photo Credit: @nsjg__ / Instagram.com
• This is the northernmost station of PAGASA in Luzon, the reason why Batanes is frequently mentioned in typhoo
n storm updates being the northernmost reference point. This used to be a USA weather station and climbing to
the top of it will offer you great panoramic views over the island.
• Location: Basco
• Fee(s): Free
• Operation hours: 8 am to 5 pm
• Best for: Science lovers especially weather enthusiasts
• Highlight(s): Makes you feel mighty visiting it knowing it’s essential for storm updates.
• Insider info: It’s capable of seeing storms from the Pacific Ocean and the West Philippine Sea.
• Activity tips: Chat with the staff and learn more about the weather.
• 6. Honesty Coffee Shop
• Honesty Coffee Shop Batanes
• Photo Credit: Kim David / Shutterstock.com
• An unmanned refreshment store which has become famous worldwide showcasing Ivatan’s honesty. There is no
standby seller, the owners rely on the honesty of its customers when paying for goods taken from the store.
• Location: Port of Ivana
• Operation hours: 24/7
• Highlight(s): Test of character: Will you break the rules?
• Insider info: Leave kind words on the coffee shop’s guestbook.
• Activity tips: Always write down what you get and pay accordingly.
Cagayan – A True Spelunke
r’s Paradise
Batanes
• Fundacion Pacita
• Fundacion Pacita Batanes
• Photo Credit: KYTan / Shutterstock.com
• It is a premier hotel and an art museum that was once the home and studio
of Pacita Abad, internationally renowned Filipino-American contemporary p
ainter.
• Location: Brgy. Chanarian, Tukon Basco
• Fee(s): Free
• Operation hours: 24/7
• Best for: Chill tourists, Art enthusiasts
• Highlight(s): What could be better than being in a paradise on earth andrela
xing on a peaceful, romantic lodge with divine food and colorful sights?
• Insider info: The main hotel also serves as a museum. The proceeds for “Bat
anes and Art” exhibition support the education of Young Ivatans and herita
ge conservation in Batanes.
• Activity tips: It’s strongly advised to have a reservation especially for sunset
viewing and star gazing. You can stay for a minimum of two nights.
Cagayan
• Palaui Island
• encapsulates more the phrase untamed place. It’s a
protected island teeming with soaring cliffs, foreste
d mountains, a waterfall, some interesting flora and
fauna and sweeping seascapes. It’s also very remot
e that only few visitors come here every year. At Ca
pe Engano, the ruins of a spanish colonial era lighth
ouse sits at the low hill with views of the Dos Herm
anos islands.
Cagayan
• The mangroves of San Vicente
• Although not extensive as those in other areas like i
n Mindanao, the mangrove forest in San Vicente, m
unicipality of Santa Ana is a visual treat as your ban
ca makes its way, passing the narrow water passage
. There are lots of birds, like herons and egrets perc
hed or flying around, gnarled roots peeking above t
he water and greenery with the mountains at the b
ackground. Its usually a trip included when coming
from Anguib Beach.
Cagayan
• Anguib Beach
• Another worthy place to visit in Cagayan, distant An
guib Beach never disappoints. Although the boat tri
p here can be scary during the amihan months, its a
ctually part of the adventure. Pristine and cool wate
rs, white sandy shores, beautiful view of the distant
reef breaks, a tongue of land jutting from afar and v
erdant hills at the back makes for a Robinson Cruso
esque location. But just as you want to linger, your
visiting party calls to go back. This place is better ex
perienced when you stay a few more days and go o
ffline.
Isabela – Rice Granary of the North
Isabela
• Palanan Wilderness Area – this 200,000-hectare are
a has been the home of the indigenous Agta people
for centuries. The wilderness area is also the countr
y’s largest remaining virgin rainforest as well as the
largest contiguous protected area in the Philippines
. Here, you can find a wide array of habitats for all t
ypes of animals, including beach forests, montane f
orests, limestone forests, mangroves as well as lowl
and forests. Hence, you can expect to find several e
ndemic species of flora and fauna and a unique biol
ogical diversity. Plus, there are 216 recorded specie
s of birds and 5,000 plant species.
Isabela
• Remains at San Pablo Church
• Haven't seen the remains at San Pablo Church yet?
Perhaps it's presently time to take a look at this not
able spot while thinking back recollections from an
earlier time. This congregation, being one of the to
p places of interest in Isabela, dates us back to the S
panish-pioneer age. What makes this spot extraordi
nary is how it was fabricated. Rather than utilizing r
ed blocks to develop the congregation, adobe was u
tilized. Furthermore, however it was nearly devasta
ted during WWII, the vestiges remain and will hold
the historical backdrop of the spot until it progresse
s toward becoming powder.
Isabela
• Dibulo Falls
• Talking about the top places of interest in Isabela, D
ibulo Falls is one captivating goal you could discover
when you are in Dinapigue. In the event that you ne
ed to see the tallest falls in the area of Isabela arran
ged in a segregated part and is confronting the wid
e and wild Pacific Ocean, prepare your 14 hours sin
ce it's a long rough street in front of you!
Nueva Vizcaya – Watershed Have of the Nor
th
Nueva viscaya
• Capisaan Cave System
• The fifth-longest cave system in the Philippines is no
wonder the first on the list of the best attractions in
Nueva Vizcaya. This 4.2-kilometer long cave in Barang
ay Capisaan, Kasibu exhibits rare calcite formations, p
ristine stalactite and stalagmite formations, and a sub
terranean river which doubles as a passageway to its
best part. This spelunking paradise also called as Lio
n-Alayan Cave, its main entry and exit points.
• An end-to-end trek in the multi-chambered cave take
s about four hours, but not a minute would go to was
te as the view that seems to resemble a lion’s teeth, j
ust a whole lot bigger, will distract anyone from keepi
ng track of time.
Nueva viscaya
• Imugan Falls
• A short 30-minute trip from the National Highway will take you
to the Imugan Falls of Sta. Fe in Nueva Vizcaya—another natur
al and pristine jewel in the area hardly ever visited, but hard to
miss as well.
• Imugan Falls is a thirty-five foot-tall crystal clear waters resting
high up in the Caraballo Mountain Range, falling into a shallow
basin-like pool which flows all the way through the Imugan Riv
er. Prepare to be captivated by its secret beauty in the form of
diverse species of flora and fauna all over the place. Oh, and br
eathe as much fresh air, too.
• Passing through six to seven kilometres of rough road and hiki
ng through another couple of kilometres are nothing compare
d to the view you are about to see and the activities you will n
ever regret experiencing: swimming, fishing, trekking, or simpl
y appreciating nature at its best.
Nueva viscaya
• Mt. Ugu (Mt. Ugo)
• This 2,086-meter high mountain is located in the southern
portion of the Cordillera. It was discovered accidentally by
volunteer mountaineers during a rescue operation in 1987
when a plane crashed on its slopes.
• Apart from being a famous destination for mountaineers,
Mount Ugu is also visited for the interesting and quite intri
guing history. Rumour has it that, another plane has crash
ed in the mountain during the 1960’s, and ghost stories ab
out victims, along with the 1987 crash, started to afloat. It
was also explained that the word “Ugo” came from the Iba
loi word “Ugoan” which means “to cut the neck.” Urban le
gend also says it was the site where the invading Spaniard
s were killed, in the manner in which the mountain was na
med.
Quirino – Forest Heartland
of Cagayan
Quirino
• Landingan Viewpoint
• Just like the scenery and views you see in other mo
untainous regions in the world, the Landingan View
point provides a breathtaking overview of Quirino.
From the top, you will see the clear river flowing al
ong the lush greenery of the mountains. The rolling
hills seem endless, they make the panorama even
more enjoyable.
• Located at landingan nagtipunan Quirino
Quirino
• Busibos underground river cave
• Maybe it is the most longest under ground river cav
e in the north of the Philippines 🤔. Based on my exp
erience I saw the beautiful rock formation like small
swimming pool but now a days people vandalized t
hose beautiful rocks😥
Quirino
• Nagbukel Cave
• Among the must-see tourist spots in Quirino is the
Nagbukel Cave. There are crawl spaces and open ch
ambers for you to explore the inner beauty offered
by this popular cave in the province. There are stala
gmites and stalactites inside the cave along with ot
her geological formations. The terrain make the wh
ole trip even more exciting and fun for tourists.
• If you are planning to visit Luzon Island group, make
sure to include Quirino in your itinerary for a more
unforgettable experience. This province is home of
kind-hearted, gorgeous and hansome people you s
urely wouldn’t want to miss.😛😛😛😛😛😛