ILOCOS
NORTE
CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE
Built in 1892, the lighthouse is still sending out signals to ships passing by the cape facing the northern portion of the South China sea. This is the highest lighthouse in the Philippines.
LA PAZ SAND DUNES
These unique sand dunes, locally named 'Bantay Bimmaboy', are shaped like pigs and attract not only the natives but but foreign tourists as well.
MALACANAG OF THE NORTH
Built as the official residence of former president F. Marcos in Ilocos Norte, this imposing structure, which overlooks the legendary Paoay Lake, is
now a museum.
PAGUDPOD BEACH
This white-sand beach is one of the most beatiful coastal strips in the northern section of Luzon, and is currently being developed as a tourist site.
PAOAY CHURCH
Built of coral blocks and stuccoplastered bricks, the church is a unique combination of Gothic, baroque and orientzal designs. Its construction started in 1704 and was finally completed in 1894,
HOW TO GET TO ILOCOS N.
AIR
The easiest way to access Ilocos Norte is by a 45-minute Manila-Laoag daily flight via the Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.
LAND
Several bus companies such as Partas Trans, Fariñas Trans, Florida, Maria de Leon, Autobus and RCJ bus lines serve the Manila-Laoag route. These air-conditioned public buses, most of its stations found along Cubao or Pasay, will make your 8-10 hour travel a relaxing journey.