HOW TO GET TO ILOCOS S.
LAND
Air-conditioned buses ply the Manila-Vigan-Laoah routes on a hourly basis. Travel time from Manila to Vigan is 8 hours.
ILOCOS
SUR
KAMESTIZOAN DISTRICT
These houses boast ancient tile roofs, massive hardwood floorings and balustrades and azoteas in various Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectual styles.
BANTAY CHURCH
The church was built in 1590 and was reconstructed in 1950. It is famous for it's earthquake baroque and neo-Gothic architecture mixed with a pseudo Romanesque design.
SANTIAGO COVE
This isolated cove was used by the guerillas as a resupply point during WWII. The place boasts a fishing village, a watch tower, and a stretch of golden sand beach.
APATO BEACH
A favorite among the local community, this beach was where the US submarines suraced to unload arms during WWII. Its named after a mangrove plant that used to thrive in the area.
ST. PAUL'S METROPOLITAN CHURCH
Known for its baroque architecture., this church was built by the Augustinians during the period from 1790 to 1800. It has a three-aisle altar and located along the earthquake belt, typical of Ilocos churches.