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Places of interest in Ilocos Norte

 

imelda cave at marcos island. swim through and find yourself in a pool of clear water at the mid

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 heritage site, Paoay, Ilocos Norte

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

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

Pagudpud beach --- a very beautiful beach with crystal clear seawater in many shades of blue.

Kaibigan Falls

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

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

Agua Grande --- a resort in Pagudpud where the fresh water from the mountains meet with the salty sea water.

Paraiso ni Anton

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 Bridge

Patapat Viaduct --- a long winding bridge at the foot of the Northern Cordillera Mountain range facing the South China sea.

Mabogabog Falls

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

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

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. Photo by jenbaradas

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

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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