Top Tourist Attractions in ilocos norte

Also known as Malacañang ti Amianan, a presidential museum in a five-hectare land in Paoay, Ilocos Norte

Built as the official residence of former president Ferdinand E Marcos in Ilocos Norte

Completed in 1710, famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building

Built in 1779 and originally known as San Miguel Church

Renowned as the largest church in the whole Ilocos Norte province, most especially the length of the nave.

It was declared as an Important Cultural Property by the National Museum of the Philippines on September 27, 2009.

Officially referred to as the North Wind Bangui Bay Project providing 40% of Ilocos Norte's power requirements making Bangui the capital of green energy in the Philippines

Also known as the “Dessert of the North”, a protected sandy coastal desert with an area of approximately 85 km²

The area is locally known as “Bantay Bimmaboy” which refers to the common perception that the shape of the dunes resemble pigs

Considered as the 4th longest bridge in the Philippines, a winding bridge hugging the cliffs of the Northern Cordillera Mountain Ranges.

Dubbed as the “French Riviera of the North” that features a blue sea and sea birds on one side and the beautiful mountains on the other.

Also known as Mestizo District, a street of old Spanish structures, mostly houses of wealthy families and Filipino-Chinese traders. This is where you’ll see the famous cobblestone streets that represent Vigan’s image.

A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the four beautiful baroque churches in the Philippines

Also called the Church of the Lady of Assumption, situated on top of a hill overlooking the town of Santa Maria and can be accessed through an almost 80 concrete steps going up

Saint Augustine Parish Church, also known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity or simply ____, one of the oldest churches in the region, constructed in 1590 under the term of Parish Priest Montoya

One of Ilocos Sur’s most iconic symbols, first built in 1591 that served as the town’s watchtower before being turned into a bell tower in 1857

The _____ got its name from this belfry (Bantay which means “to guard”), used as a watchtower for raiding pirates during the Spanish Colonial Era

The town of Bantay got its name from this belfry (Bantay which means “___”), used as a watchtower for raiding pirates during the Spanish Colonial Era

The iconic pottery place in Vigan featuring the creativity and craftsmanship of the locals

It comes from the root word “burnay” which refers to the hand-crafted earthenware pots in the city

Pagburnayan comes from the root word “___” which refers to the hand-crafted earthenware pots in the city

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La Union’s ***** is believed to be started by Avelino Lomboy, he started planting in the 70’s as a hobby and since then it has grown into a large business

Considered as the Surfing Capital of the Northern Philippines

It is one of the perfect getaways for surfing enthusiast, known for its consistent intermediate quality surf and two surfing seasons from July to October and November to March

A Santorini-inspired resort in Poro Point, San Fernando City, famous not only for its imposing white-washed buildings and blue domes but also praised for its gorgeous cliff-top location, facing a serene sunset view of the West Philippine Sea.

The town of Luna is known as the “Pebble Capital of the North” because of its many pebbled beaches and big stone-picking industry.

The town of Luna is known as the “___” because of its many pebbled beaches and big stone-picking industry.

A magnificent Taoist temple dedicated to the sea goddess – Mazu (***) which can be found on a hill 70 feet above sea level at Barangay II, San Fernando City, facing the West Philippine Sea

One of the biggest Taoist Temples in the world outside China and one of the very few Chinese temples built with five archways; the typical Chinese temple has only three archways

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The first national park in the country located in Alaminos City

It is also known as “Kapulo-puloan”

Bolinao is known for a number of pristine beaches, the most popular of which is the ****, situated on the western coast along the West Philippine Sea

it is a miraculous church with a 400-year long history of renowned miracles and pious events

It refers specifically to an ivory statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, brought from Spain via Acapulco to the Philippines by Padre Juan de San Jacinto in the early 17th century

A multi-awarded river and dubbed as the cleanest and greenest river in Region 1 located in Bolinao, Pangasinan

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