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Imelda Cave --- found in Marcos Island which is part of the 100 islands national park. Inside the cave you'll see crystal clear water with sun shining down from above. Paoay Church --- a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also known as St. Agustin Church. Next to the church is a three storey tower which serves as a lookout point for Filipinos during the wars. Malacañang of the North --- a 2-storey mansion officially built as the residence of former President Ferdinand Marcos. Situated at the edge of Lake Paoay, this mansion is now a public museum which houses antique furnitures, paintings and chandeliers. Pagudpud beach --- a very beautiful beach with crystal clear seawater in many shades of blue. Kaibigan Falls --- take a 30 minute trek into this falls and you'll never get tired of seeing the nice scenery along the way. Blue Lagoon --- a beautiful secluded beach in Maira-ira point. Access to this public beach is from a secondary concrete road on the north side of the Maharlika Highway just before approaching the Patapat Viaduct. On the way to the Blue Lagoon, a sea arch can be seen. Agua Grande --- a resort in Pagudpud where the fresh water from the mountains meet with the salty sea water. Paraiso ni Anton --- rumor has it that the waters here are miraculous. A lot of travellers stop by here and drink from the cold flowing waters. Patapat Viaduct --- a long winding bridge at the foot of the Northern Cordillera Mountain range facing the South China sea.
Mabogabog Falls --- found along the winding bridge of Patapat Viaduct. This falls give power to the Agua Grande Mini-Hydroelectric Power Plant. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse --- situated on top of Vigia de Nagparitan facing the South China Sea, this 19th century lighthouse has assisted many ships to cross the dangerous sea since it was built. Bantay Abot Cave --- the female of the "Lover's Rock", this one has a naturally carved hole in the middle. Bantay abot is found along the seacoast of Sitio Gaoa. Bantay abot means a mountain with a hole Timmangtang Rock --- the male of the "Lover's Rock", this one is shaped like a bell, hence, the name Timmangtang. This rock is situated a few meters from Bantay Abot Cave. Sinking Bell Tower of Laoag --- standing at 45 meters, this old tower used to have the entrance at 2 meters(according to old folks), now it is barely a meter high. This was called such because it has sank over centuries of earth movements.
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