Showing posts with label Ilocos_Norte. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ilocos_Norte. Show all posts

Paoay Church

Is also known as the San Agustin Church is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines. The structure of Paoay Church comprises baked bricks, coral rocks, tree sap, and solid lumber. The 24 buttresses were also placed on each side of the church for support; the reason why it is still standing after the earthquakes in the 17th century up to this generation.

Bangui Windmills

It is a place that converts wind energy into electrical energy, yet it is one of the top tourist attractions in Ilocos Norte. Bangui Windmills has 20 units of 70-meter high wind turbines, stretching along the 9 9-kilometer shoreline of Bangui Bay and facing the West Philippine Sea. Each of the turbines is 326 meters apart. READ: TOURIST SPOTS IN ILOCOS NORTE

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Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

It is another stunning place in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is a limestone formation curved by the pressure of the waves and the acidity of the water; the limestone by the hill was shaped into something artistic. READ: TOURIST SPOTS IN ILOCOS NORTE

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Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

It is also known as the Burgos Lighthouse, a 66-foot-tall octagonal stone tower on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill with an overlooking scene of Cape Bojeador. It is one of the historical landmarks and a cultural heritage erected during the Spanish era in the Philippines. This lighthouse was first designed by Magin Pers and Pers in 1887 and finished by the Lighthouse Service under Guillermo Brockman.

Featuring Ilocos Norte (6 Best Tourist Spots)

Ilocos Norte tourist spots
Pagudpud is definitely one of the top tourist destinations in Ilocos NorteSituated at the Northern tip of Luzon, Pagudpud is one of the top tourist attractions and destinations in the province. It also claims the title: "Boracay of the North" - that's according to the tourists and travelers who experienced its beauty. This paradise has a similarity with Boracay, from the white sand shoreline to the crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon, to the relaxing and cool sea breeze, to the golden sunset, up to the remarkable activities during the day and parties in the evening.

Marcos Ancestral House, Ilocos Norte

Marcos Ancestral House
When I entered the Marcos Ancestral House, the first thing that caught my attention was an old wooden staircase, right side of the ground floor, because it was covered with a red carpet. On the left side is the presidential table, with three armchairs. The management then provided monoblock chairs in front of the wide screen showing the history of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Then, the whole second floor was divided into different panels.