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Ilocos Norte Tourist AttractionsThis section shows you the top Ilocos Norte tourist attractions - the many places to see and things to do in Ilocos Norte - so you can enjoy the best of what the region has to offer. Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions Ilocos Norte Tourist Spots - Snapshot
Ilocos Norte Tourist Spots - SnapshotIf you want to get away from the pressures of modern world, a trip to Ilocos Norte may just be the right break for you. A journey to this province could soothe your soul as well as quench your thirst for a different kind of adventure.Ilocos Norte tourist attractions provide a unique blend of historical and natural pleasures that opens up all kinds of adventure possibilites at every turn.
The sun-drenched landscapes, rugged coastline, sheltered coves, and natural charm of Ilocos Norte have captivated international film makers. Ilocos Norte has served as the perfect setting for some of the more memorable movies, including Tom Cruise's "Born on the Fourth of July and Mel Gibson's "Mad Max" series. Today more than ever, tourists from all over the world delight in the many surprises that Ilocos Norte tourist attractions offer. And to top it all, the Ilocanos' warm hospitality and distinctive cuisine is sure to make every travel experience even more special and truly memorable. Come and experience the spectacular Ilocos Norte tourist attractions! Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions - BeachesPagudpud BeachesOn the northwestern-most tip of Luzon Island, along the beautiful Bangui Bay in Pagudpud Ilocos Norte, you will find long, uninterrupted stretches of white sand beaches, with crystal blue waters and magnificent coral reefs. With its spectacular white sand beaches, Pagudpud has gained the reputation as the "Boracay of the North"...only more charming. The entire coastal area of Pagudpud is... more on Pagudpud Beaches >
Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions - ChurchesPaoay Church, a World Heritage siteIn the coastal town of Paoay, Ilocos Norte you will find one of the oldest churches in the Philippines - St. Augustine Church, more popularly called Paoay Church. Paoay Church was inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1993, and is particularly famous for its distinctive Gothic, Baroque and Oriental architecture... more on Paoay Church >
St. William's Cathedral in Laoag St. William's Cathedral is older than Paoay Church and even older than the Missions of California. Located in Laoag City, this church is famous for its Italian Renaissance design as well as its Sinking Bell Tower... more on St. William's church Cathedral Laoag > Sinking Bell Tower St. William's Cathedral's bell tower is massive and solid, and at 45 meters high it is known as the tallest bell tower in the Philippines. It is called the "Sinking Bell Tower" as it... more on Sinking Bell Tower > Sta. Monica church in Sarrat Built in 1779, Sta. Monica Church is considered the biggest church in Ilocos region. It is located in the town of Sarrat, the birth place of the late President Marcos. Sta. Monica Church is a red-brick structure built in neo-classical style... more on Sta. Monica Church > Bacarra Bell Tower Known as "the bowing acrobat tower of Southeast Asia," the Bacarra Bell Tower is among the famous Ilocos Norte tourist attractions. This massive bell tower dates back to the 15th century, and lost its third and top floors during a powerful earthquake in 1913. The bell survived the earthquake and now hangs precariously on the tower's shattered dome.
Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions - CulturalGameng Museo Ilocos Norte in LaoagThis impressive lifestyle museum showcases the cultural heritage of the Ilocanos and the different ethnic tribes of Ilocos Norte - the Yapayaos, Isnegs, Igorots. This museum is set in the old Tabacalera warehouse... more on Gameng Museo Ilocos Norte > Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos Perched majestically on top of a hill overlooking the South China Sea is Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. Built in 1892 and now 113 years old, Cape Bojeador lighthouse is one of the oldest intact Spanish lighthouses and is considered the tallest in the Philippines and in Asia... more on Cape Bojeador Lighthouse > Juan Luna Shrine This shrine in Badoc is the ancestral home of Juan Luna (1857-1899), a renowned painter. Inspired by Rembrandt, Delacroix and Daumier mixed with a style that's distinctly his own, Luna's works of art are powerful and dramatic... more on Juan Luna Shrine >
Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions - HistoricalTobacco Monopoly MonumentIn Laoag plaza complex beside St. William's Cathedral, stands the Tobacco Monopoly Monument, the only one of its kind in the Philippines. The people of Ilocos Norte built this monument in 1882 as a symbol of their gratitude to the Spanish King Alfonso XIII for having ended the Tobacco Monopoly. For an entire century (1782 to 1881), the monopoly caused much miseries to the Ilocanos who were obliged to plant no other crops except tobacco to be delivered solely to the government. Interestingly, tobacco remains a major cash crop of Ilocos Norte to this day. Marcos Mansion or "Balay Ti Ili" in Batac Batac is the hometown of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the post-war president of the Philippines. The Marcoses ancestral house has been turned into a museum that displays the memorabilia of the late President's 20-year reign, as well as... more on Marcos Mansion in Batac > Malacanang of the North or "Balay Ti Amianan" Malacanang of the North is the White House of the Marcos Family in Paoay Ilocos Norte, and is one of the 29 summer residences that the President has built during his reign. Patterned after the ancestral homes in Vigan... more on Malacanang of the North > General Ricarte National Shrine This shrine was built in honor of General Artemio Ricarte, a native of Batac. General Ricarte was a revolutionary hero and a controversial World War II figure... more on General Ricarte Shrine in Batac >
Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions - NatureLa Paz Sand DunesLa Paz Sand Dunes offers a spectacular vista of the South China Sea. It covers an area of 85 square kilometers and is declared and protected as a geological monument because of its unique land formation. La Paz is a favorite shooting location for local as well as international films.
Pasuquin Caves If you wish to go spelunking, you can hike up to the mountains and explore the Imelda Garden Caves in Pasuquin. Imelda Garden Caves, located 1,708 feet above sea level, has magnificent rock formations and underground streams... more on Pasuquin Caves > Paoay Lake National Park Near the famous Paoay Church is the beautiful, placid Paoay Lake. It is a land-locked freshwater lake, shaped like a horse, with an area of 470 hectares. Legend has it that... more on Paoay Lake >
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