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Ilocos Sur
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By Air:
If you're coming from abroad, the fastest way to get to Ilocos Sur is through Laoag International Airport. Laoag International Airport is in Laoag City, the capital of Ilocos Norte.
Laoag International Airport caters to international flights from the USA, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China.
If you're coming from Manila (via Manila International Airport), you can take Philippine Airlines which flies to Laoag City four times a week (except Wednesdays). Make sure you check with the airlines as schedules do vary.
To get to Ilocos Sur (Vigan) from Laoag City, you can easily take public transportation. Travel time usually takes 1 hour and 30 minutes (80 kilometers).
By Land:
There is an extensive road network that leads to the province from various parts of Luzon. There are several bus lines that ply the Manila-Vigan route.
Among these are: The Philippine Rabbit Bus Line, Partas Co., and Dominion. The 405 km distance from Manila to Ilocos Sur is a comfortable and scenic seven hour ride.
Getting around
You can move around each town on foot or on a tricycle.In Vigan, you have the added 'luxury' of taking a ride on a horse-drawn carriage (calesa), which is a totally unique experience and one that you should not miss.
To get to other municipalities, towns or nearby provinces, you can choose from a variety of public transportation - buses,
mini-buses or jeepneys.
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