A personal blog of Manchueta Sol, a proud Filipina who loves to eat, travel and sleep. A wanderer who likes to discover and explore new places. Can be adventurous if she wanted to. Always excited to leave but looking forward to go back home. She loves to travel outside of the country, but she always longed to go back to her home country. The home where her heart was left behind. Join me as I make meaningful memories one travel at a time!
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List of Hotels/Resorts/Homestays in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Please find below the list of accommodations in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. This is just a list and does not guarantee the current room rates, addresses, contact numbers and quality of service of the hotels. It is advisable that you do a full and thorough research about a specific hotel before booking.
HOTELS & RESORTS
AGUA SEDA
Address: Sitio Malingay, Brgy. Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Mobile#: +63(920)969-9166
E-mail: info@aguaseda.com
Website: www.aguaseda.com
For latest reviews and current rates, please click here.
Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant & Bar
Not far from the
cathedral is a well-known restaurant to both tourists and locals. It's just a
simple looking restaurant from the outside but let it not deceive you.
You'll be surprised when you get inside and see the homey ambiance.
Northview Hotel
To truly enjoy your visit
in Laoag & Paoay, you must at least, stay overnight. We have a car so
we decided to stay a night at the Northview Hotel. Their service is okay
though their rooms are kind of old. The air con at the first room had
stopped suddenly so we have to move to another room.
Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud
Patapat Viaduct
Patapat Viaduct is a coastal bridge connecting Ilocos Norte and Cagayan Valey Region. It's really amazing to see this snake-like bridge in between the ocean and the mountains. It's the 4th longest bridge in the country.
Father of All Mankind
A framed letter written by the former President Ferdinand Marcos posted just outside the Mausoleum in Batac, Ilocos Norte.
Father of All Mankind,
We ask you to look down upon our people, and fill our hearts with your spirit, that we may have the grace and the wisdom to look into ourselves, and in so doing, see are weaknesses and our strengths.
Father of All Mankind,
We ask you to look down upon our people, and fill our hearts with your spirit, that we may have the grace and the wisdom to look into ourselves, and in so doing, see are weaknesses and our strengths.
Batac Church (Immaculate Conception Church)
This is the church of the former President Ferdinand Marcos’s birthplace. One of its priors wrote the "Relacion", retelling Diego Silang's rise against the Spaniards. The original church that was built in 1620 was damaged. It was reconstructed in 1690 and finished in 1692. The facade was just renovated recently.
Laoag Cathedral (Saint William Metropolitan Cathedral)
Another reason I want to come back in Ilocos Norte is this church. Also known as Saint William Metropolitan Cathedral, is one of the biggest and oldest churches in the country. It is known for its Italian Renaissance design and its Sinking Bell Tower, which sinks into the ground at a rate of an inch a year.
Paoay Sand Dunes
Paoay Sand Dunes, also known as La Paz Sand Dunes, is a national geological monument expands from the boundary of Currimao and Paoay to La Paz in Laoag City. The scenery going to this place is not that pretty but when you get to see the sand dunes, you’ll be amazed. Sand dunes are built by either wind or water flow.
Paoay Church (St. Augustine Catholic Parish Church)
Formally called St. Augustine Catholic Parish Church is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines and inscribed in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The church was constructed in 1694 and finished in 1710.
Paoay Lake
Locally called dakkel danum, which means large body of water. It is a legendary lake because of the interesting and enchanting history passed upon by forefathers to present generations.
Malacanang of the North
This beautiful house of two-story sits on a five-hectare property with a magnificent view of Paoay Lake. It has grand living rooms, seven bedrooms, and expansive terrace and a beautiful garden overlooking the lake. Malacanang is the official house of the Philippine President. It was called Malacanang of the North, because this was an official house of the former President Ferdinand Marcos during his time. An extravagant gift from Imelda Marcos to his husband on his 60th birthday.
Bangui Wind Farm
Commonly knows as Bangui Windmills is also along the way going to Pagudpud. This is the first wind-generating farm in the Southeast Asia. This was built due to insufficient power provided by National Power Corporation. It's very ideal for the Philippines to install wind turbines because it's near the monsoon belt.
The Sinking Bell Tower of Laoag
This centuries old 45m bell tower is the first thing you'll see when you arrive at Laoag’s town proper. This St. William Cathedral's bell tower is reputed to be the most solid, massive and tallest tower in the Philippines. The tower is so heavy and has sandy foundation thus the sinking.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Cape Bojeador is located at Burgos, Ilocos Norte and the first land sighted by vessels approaching Luzon from the northen ports of China and East Asis. It’s well known for its most visited lighthouse, the Burgos Lighthouse.
Sarrat Church (Santa Monica Parish Church)
Originally know as San Miguel Church, this church is renowned as the largest church in the whole Ilocos Norte province. What interests me most of this church is the bell tower, standing proudly just beside the church. Unlike the other bell tower I've seen so far, this is the shortest one.
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Also located at Burgos, Ilocos Norte, just a few minutes from the lighthouse is the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. A beautiful yet delicate formation created by the forces of the ocean.
DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: Ilocos Norte
Ilocos
Norte is a one of the provinces in the Philippines where you will find
beautiful and natural tourist attractions. Laoag, being the capital
offers some of those attractions. The Spaniards called the region
“Ylocos” from the word “looc” (sheltered coves) where the locals lived
in harmony. That later became “Ilocos” & the people from Ylocanos to
“Ilocanos”. Ilocos was split into two provinces: Ilocos Norte &
Ilocos Sur due to the increasing population and an effort to gain more
political control. Ilocos was freed from the abusive power of the
Spaniards with the help of Diego Silang a native of Pangasinan. His wife
Josefa Gabriela, popularly known as Garbriela Silang, when he was
killed, continued his fight.
The founder of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente or Aglipay is a native of Ilocos. Gregorio Aglipay established Aglipay that helped restore the self-respect of many Filipinos. If Ilocos Sur was known for the Crisologos, the Ilocos Norte is for the Marcoses. The former Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos is a native of Ilocos Norte. He led an authoritarian ruler of the country during his term. I was not born yet when the Martial Law happened so I can't say anything about what happened, however, you will hear a lot of different opinions depending on people's political views. Their family is still serving the local government and still popular.
The founder of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente or Aglipay is a native of Ilocos. Gregorio Aglipay established Aglipay that helped restore the self-respect of many Filipinos. If Ilocos Sur was known for the Crisologos, the Ilocos Norte is for the Marcoses. The former Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos is a native of Ilocos Norte. He led an authoritarian ruler of the country during his term. I was not born yet when the Martial Law happened so I can't say anything about what happened, however, you will hear a lot of different opinions depending on people's political views. Their family is still serving the local government and still popular.
For more info about the province, please visit their official website: https://ilocosnorte.gov.ph/
Unlike the neighboring province, Ilocos Norte is blessed with a
lot of beautiful and unforgettable sites to discover. If you are
planning on visiting Ilocos Norte, make sure you have a lot of time, so
you'll enjoy to the fullest and see a lot of tourist attractions. It's
very far from Manila, but the travel is all worth it, I promise you
that! :) Just keep in mind that since Ilocos is on the higher ground,
the sun is really painful on the skin if you are not careful.