| List of Ilocos Norte Tourist Destinations |
| Bangui Windmills |
| It is a wind power generation plant
consisting of 20 units of Vestas NM82 wind turbines. This project is the
first of its kind in the country and the whole Southeast Asia. International
pro-surfers Pete Cabrinha and Susi Mai say that Ilocos Norte is the future of
wind sports and the beach at the Bangui Windmills provide dynamic backdrop
for kite boarding. |
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| Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Burgos |
| Declared as a National Cultural Treasure,
it is perched 160 meters on the top of Vigia de Nagpartian hill and is known
to be the tallest of its kind in the country. It was first lit on March 31,
1892 and served as a signal to ships passing by the Cape along the South
China Sea. Up to this day, the lighthouse remains functional. |
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| Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Burgos |
| One of the golden acres of the town of
Burgos is this massive rock formation that juts out into the sea. Seen up
close, it is a dazzling bright white rock that sparkles in the sun.
Kapurpurawan is a showcase of the wind and water power on rock and coral. |
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| Bantay Abot Cave, Pagudpud |
| This rock formation was naturally formed
by the strong waves and wind and is said to resemble a woman's private parts. |
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| Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud |
| This spectacular white sand beach is
relatively untouched with huge trees that canopy the shoreline and wild vines
growing along some of the more permanent dunes. The area is ideal for jet
skiing and surfing. |
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| Paoay Golf Course |
| The complex is an 18-hole golf course
with complete facilities and amenities. It has a land area of 77 hectares and
was designed by Gary Player. |
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| Palpalokada, Burgos |
| A unique landscape providing a paranomic
view of the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, the windmills of Bangui and the West
Philippine Sea. The area is best toured on horseback. |
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| Paoay Lake National Park |
| This body of water was declared as a
National Park under Presidentail Decree 1554 on June 11, 1978. Known in
earlier days as Nangguyudan, legend has it that a village lied beneath Paoay
Lake's still waters. The lake has a total area of 386 hectares. |
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| Sand Dunes |
| The Ilocos Norte sand dunes is a 1,479 HA
land formation unique in Souteast Asia, and a popular spot for 4x4 and ATV.
For thrill seekers, sand boarding is a must. Best time for 4x4 will be early
in the morning or late in the afternoon. The area is a favorite spot for
filmmakers, movie like "Himala", "Panday" and Tom
Cruise's "Born on the 4th of July" were shot here. |
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| Saud Beach, Pagudpud |
| The most popular among the scenic spots
of the minicipality, it is famous for its creamy white sand which frames the
emerald water of the heart shaped bay ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Nearby is Caparispisan, ideal for windsurfing, kite surfing and other water
activities. |
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| Patapata Viaduct |
| It is a winding viaduct found at the foot
of the cliff of the North Cordillera Mountain Ranges. It connects Barangay
Balaoi and Barangay Pancian and is around 1.2 kilometers long. The viaduct is
often referred to as the French
Riviera of the North. The Kalbario Patapat Mountain Rangers is protected as a
natural park. |
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| Dos Hermanos, Pagudpud |
| The islands are two identical mountains.
Legend says long ago there were two brothers who were very close to each
other. They had made a vow to remain together until death. |
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| Tanap Rapids, Burgos |
| This landscape resembling a series of
natural blue pools is actually a group of cascading waterfalls, hidden in the
outskirts of Batangay Tanap in Burgos. The jagged and intricate formation of
the rocks carefully carved by the river makes it one of the most photographic
waterfalls in the province. The area is declared as a Watershed Forest
Reserve. |
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| Dragon Fruit Farm |
| The Dacuycuy owned REFMAD Farms is
barangay Paayas, Burgos, Ilocos Norte is the first organic dragon fruit
plantation in northern Philippines. |
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| Kaangrian Falls, Burgos |
| The falls is very famous for its abundant
waters, forming semi-circles that cascade down the multiple layers of rock.
The beauty of the area is a natural landscape of limestone deposits, with
hundreds of small sparkling pools on the base of the falls. There are also
virgin cave systems nearby. |
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| St. Andrew's Church and Acrobatic Bell
Tower, Bacarra |
| The Bacarra Church, a National Cultural
Treasure, together with its bell tower was constructed in 1700 and has
undergone several reconstructions and was once the Cathedral See of the
Aglipayan Church in the province. |
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| St. William's Cathedral and Bell Tower,
Laoag |
| The cathedral is one of the biggest in
the country and is the seat of the Diocese of Laoag. It was built of Italian
Renaissance design in 1612. It is known for its massive Bell Tower which has
been believed to be sinking. |
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| Dingras Church Ruins |
| The facade of Dingras church is similar
to the structures of other churches in Ilocos. It is Baroque in style with
buttresses similar to the churches in San Nicolas, Sarrat and to a lesser
extent Bacarra. The church is currently undergoing renovation. |
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| La Virgen Milagrosa Shrine, Badoc |
| Estimated to be 400 years old, the
revered image of La Virgen Milagros de Badoc is enshrined and venerated in
the more than 200 year old imposing brick and stone baroque Catholic Church
of the Parish of Saint John the Baptist in the town of Badoc. |
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| Sta. Ana Church, Piddig |
| The church and its plaza, standing on top
of a hills and reached by a grand central stairway, dominate the town center.
It is one of the few churches in Ilocos with a preserved wooden pulpit. |
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| San Agustine Church, Paoay |
| Built of red bricks and coral stone
blocks in 1704 and completed in 1894, it was declared as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1993. It is renowned for its unique earthquakes baroque
architecture and 24 heavy uniform buttresses. |
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| San Nicolas Church |
| The Old Roman Catholic Church, the
beautiful San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church which was built in 1701,
speaks of the numerous people who kept the Catholic faith alive despite the
turmoil of the past 400 years brought about by calamities that destroyed the
church building. |
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| Sta. Monica Church and Convent, Sarrat |
| Of all churches in the Ilocos Sarrat
looks the most neoclassical in style. It was in this church where the Wedding
of the Century was held (Irene Romualdez Marcos and Greggy Araneta). About
105 meters in length, it is the longest in Ilocos Norte. It was built in 1669
and completed in 1679 and is an important Cultural Property. |
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| Vintar Church & Convent |
| The church in Vintar was built in the
1830s, and the core of the convento was begun in 1806 but finished only in
the 1860s. Both underwent renovation toward the last quarter of the 19th
century. |
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| Basi Revolt Monument, Piddig |
| The 1807 Basi Revolt in Piddig, Ilocos
Norte occurred when the Philippines' Spanish rulers effectively banned
private manufacture of the beverage. |
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| Currimao Watch Towers |
| Built in the late 18th century under the
leadership of the Augustinians friars, the watchtowers of Currimao served to
guard an important port that served the capital Laoag. |
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| Ilocos Norte Capitol |
| A neoclassical structure built in 1912
and inaugurated in 1924 by Governor Florencio Castro. The president capitol
building was built over another structure built during the Spanish colonial
era. It is the seat of the provincial government. |
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| Josefa Llanes Escode Shrine, Dingras |
| It is the historical birthplace of Josefa
Llanes Escoda, World War II heroine and founder of Girl Scouts of the
Philippines. |
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| Juan Luna Shrine, Badoc |
| Known to be biggest colonial house in the
town of Badoc, Juan Luna was born here in October 24, 1857. The original
house was burned in 1862 and the family moved to Manila afterwards. It was
restored in 1977 and is now a repository of the memorabilia and reproductions
of the works of the world renowned painter. It is declared as a National
Shrine. |
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| Museo Ilocos Norte, Laoag |
| Housed in the historic Tabacalera, the
galley showcases vignettes Ilocano CUlture. A life-size Ilocano house from
the Spanish period is the museum's center piece and their Ilocano cigars are
famous souvenirs. |
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| Pottery Making (Damili), San Nicolas |
| Among the industries available in the
locality is pottery making, particularly the kiln-fired earthware that comes
in various shapes and sizes; from cooking pots, and stoves to water jars and
well casings to roof tiles and flue pipes to miniature toys and flowerpots. |
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| Ricarte Shrine, Batac |
| A park and shrine built in honor of the
great hero Artemio Ricarte, the last general to surrender to American troops
and known as the Father of the Philippine Army. |
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| Tobacco Monopoly Monument, Laoag |
| The obelisk of clay and brick was
constructed in 1881 at the foot of the Marcos Bridge as a way of thanking
King Alfonso XII of Spain for lifting the tobacco monopoly. |
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| Tadek Dance |
| A dance between a man and a woman in
which they sway their hands and stomp their feet while following the beat of
the gong or gansa and drum or ludag as their musical instrument. |
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