Tag: Ilocos Norte

The first day of my Ilocos adventure was spent in Paoay. It was 2PM when our flight from Manila arrived in Laoag but it was already passed 3PM when I checked-in to my accommodation. After a very short rest and settling my stuff in place, I headed to a Paoay-bound jeepney terminal. I arrived in the Municipality of Paoay passed 4PM  then rode a tricycle going to Malacañang of the North. The tricycle terminal is just behind Paoay Church but roving trikes are also available. I took some photos of the palace interiors and had some relaxing walk on its garden and ... Read more

My 4-day Ilocos Tour started in Paoay and ended in Laoag City. I didn’t take a travel agency and I visited most of Ilocos tourists spots by commuting. Below is my quick Ilocos itinerary. Day 1: (Laoag South, Paoay, and Batac) 02:00PM – Arrival in Laoag City (Flight 5J 404) 02:30PM – Hotel Check-in 03:00PM – Commute to Paoay 03:45PM – Arrival in Paoay and take some photos of San Agustin Church 04:00 – 06:00PM – Trip to Malacañang of the North, Paoay Lake View Deck, and Sand Dunes (Tour Cycle Fare is PhP 200.00) 07:00 – Arrival in Laoag ... Read more

I spent the third day of my Ilocos Tour in the north of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. That includes the towns of Bangui, Burgos, and Pagudpud. The Laoag-Pagudpud v/v terminal is located near the corner of Gen. Antonio Luna and Gov. Julio Agcaoili Streets (back of Ilocos Norte Capitol). First Trip leaves at 8AM, travel time is 2 hours, and costs around ₱60. Make sure to prepare the exact fare, bus conductors don’t usually return your change when you don’t ask for it especially when they know you’re a tourist. Pagudpud Tour Cycle Rates I took the first trip, and the arrived ... Read more