TOURIST SPOTS IN ILOCOS NORTE
Ilocos Norte
Description
Ilocos Norte is a province in the northern Philippines. In the capital Laoag City, grand Paoay Church is a fusion of local and baroque architecture.
When in Paoay, the Malacañang of the North is another Ilocos Norte tourist spot not to miss.
Built as a holiday residence of the Marcos Family, this bi-level house-turned museum has distinguished Spanish architecture.
The noticeable living spaces here are the sizeable living room, the grand staircase, spacious ballroom, and even an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
The Bangui Windmills are a long line of 70m-high wind turbines lined up over a 9km stretch of the Bangui Bay shoreline.
Standing tall over the black sand beach, the windmills make up the first wind farm in the country and generate enough electricity to support 40% of the power requirements of Ilocos Norte.
One of the best beaches in Ilocos. This place is used to be a secret attraction in Ilocos but its gaining more and more popularity. Famous by the name Maira- Ira Point, this is a nice beach for chilling. The big waves of blue waters will surely capture your attention.
Did you know that you don’t have to go to Egypt or Sahara when we have desert-like attraction here in the Philippines? La Paz Sand Dunes is one of the best places in Ilocos where many tourists love playing with the sand. Many want to experience sandboarding which is really a cool thing to do.
A very old church which is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage located in Ilocos. Way back 1860’s, the Augustinian friars started the construction of this baroque style historical church.
One of the largest natural lakes in the province of Ilocos Norte, Paoay Lake draws visitors not just because it’s right beside the Malacañang of the North, but because of its serene and calm beauty.
The local legend says that the lake used to be the site of a barangay called San Juan de Sahagun, which sank after an earthquake and eventually submerged the village.
Today, Paoay Lake is a feeding stop for migratory birds, and you can go birdwatching near its banks.It's a tourist attraction included in.
If you’re planning to add The Sunshine City to your list of travel destinations this year, here are the top things to do in the city and its neighboring towns that you should include in your itinerary when planning Laoag tours.
