Ilocos Adventure - Laoag City
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| The Sinking Belltower in Laoag City |
Laoag is a first class city in the province of Ilocos Norte. We arrived at Laoag on thursday afternoon. We went off to see the Sinking bell tower, it is one of the first things you may spot upon entering the city proper. It’s a massive 45-meter bell tower said to be one of the tallest bell towers in the Philippines and was built by the Augustinians in 1612. The tower has earned its “sinking” reputation because it is so heavy and it was build on sandy foundations that it has consistently sunk into the ground.
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| Marcos Ancestral House |
Then we visited the Marcos Ancestral House and Museum that is located in Batac.
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| Paoay Church |
Paoay Church, the best known earthquake Baroque church in the Philippines which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. This uniquely beautiful church amazes tourists with its majestic structure of Oriental,Gothic and Baroque influences.
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| Sarrat Church |
Sarrat Church is one of the most popular destinations in Ilocos Norte not just for its heritage and cultural significance but it was this same church that one of the most lavish weddings in the country happened (Imee Marcos and Greggy Araneta wedding).
After a tiring but fun-filled tour, we proceed to the Grand Octagon Hotel wherein we chilled for a while and then took a dip at their pool to unwind before we take a rest. We stayed there for the night and we'll continue our journey the next day morning.
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| Burgos Lighthouse |
After a very delightful breakfast at the hotel, we go on with our Ilocos Norte tour starting with the Burgos Lighthouse or Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, the most elevated lighthouse in the Philippines, you have to climb to the hill from the main road.
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| View from the top |
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| Lighthouse Entrance |
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| Burgos Lighthouse |
But all those calorie-burning climb is well paid off with the view that awaits you at the foot of the lighthouse. It consits of 3 levels – the courtyard with the living quarters, the main pavilion and the tower. It is also made of kiln-baked bricks which adds to its appeal and charm.
The Illustrious Bangui Windmills is our most favorite destination in Ilocos Norte during our trip. Looking at these windmills at far made us say “WOW.” They are huge, powerful, and modern-looking. This 20 white gigantic fans each at 70 feet high are considered to be the biggest in Southeast Asia and provides 40% electricity to Ilocos Norte.
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| Kabigan Falls |
After visiting those beautiful structures, we trekked for a 1.8 km trail going to Kabigan Falls, it was an 80 ft waterfall that is surrounded by thick forest and well-known for its concaved basin. Next stop - Pagudpud!♥
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