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| Historical Sites CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE Built in 1892, the lighthouse stands on a promontory in Burgos, 45 kilometers north of Laoag City. It still sends out signals to ships passing by the Cape facing the northern portion of the South China Sea. The highest lighthouse in the Phils. TOBACCO MONOPOLY MONUMENT The monument was constructed at the foot of the Marcos Bridge to serve as a memorial to the lifting of the Tobacco Monopoly which from 1872 to 1881 gave the Ilocos untold miseries as they were obliged to plant tobacco to be delivered solely to the government. GENERAL RICARTE NATIONAL SHRINE Built in honor of General Artemio Ricarte, a native of Batac and a revolutionary hero. He is being remembered every July of every year. AGLIPAY SHRINE Found in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. In memory of the most colorful revolutionary figure, Fr. Gregorio Aglipay, that stood squarely behind the oppressed people of God when he founded his protestant sect known as the Filipino Independent Church. Cultural Heritage JUAN LUNA SHRINE Located in Badoc, the restored house is a repository of the memorabilia of the famous Luna family foremost are the paintings of Juan Luna which include a reproduction of his masterpiece, the Spolarium. MARCOS MUSEUM & MAUSOLEUM or BALAY TI ILI The ancestral house of the Marcoses in Batac showcases the memorabilia of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Batac is 471 kilometers north of Manila. MALACAÑANG OF THE NORTH Built as the official residence of then President Marcos in Ilocos Norte, overlooking the legendary Paoay Lake, this imposing structure is now a museum. A minimal entrance fee is collected. LOOM WEAVING This age-old industry in Paoay produces quality towels, blankets, table runners and clothing materials with ethnic Ilocano designs. PAOAY CHURCH Built of coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks, the architecture is a unique combination of Gothic, Baroque and Oriental. Construction of the church was started in 1704 and completed in 1894. A few meters away is the coralstone belltower which served as observation post of the “Katipuneros” during the Philippine Revolution, Paoay Church is included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Natural Formations ANUPLIG WATERFALL Several waterfalls exist in this remote town of Adams. LocalGuides were trained to accompany adventurers. The nearest is 5 kilometers away from the town proper. PAOAY LAKE NATIONAL PARK The landlocked lake located 3 kilometers away from the sea in Suba, Paoay has an area of 470 hectares. Declared as a National Park under Republic Act 5631 on June 21, 1969, its environs has been turned into a sports complex. ABANG FALLS The falls cascade like the Hinulugang Taktak in Rizal and is accessible by jeepney from the Bangui townproper. BANGUI-PAGUDPUD BEACH This stretch of beaches in the two municipalities are earmarked for development as tourism estates. SAND DUNES The Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes (INSD), one of the Philippines' national geologic monuments, stretches along the coast from the Municipality of Currimao to the Municipality of Pasuquin in Ilocos Norte. It was declared a National Geological Monument on November 26, 1993. Though common in desert environment in higher latitudes, the INSD merited the title of a national monument because of its uniqueness in Philippine setting and its scientific and educational significance as a natural laboratory for geological studies. Foreign and local movies often shoot the "desert" scenes here (think of the Panday series). Religious Structures PAOAY CHURCH In the coastal town of Paoay is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, St. Augustine Church, which is more popularly called Paoay Church. ST. WILLIAM’S CATHEDRAL The Augustinians built the church of Italian Renaissance design in 1612. Its unique 2-storey facade is held by four pairs of coupled columns. The deeply recessed niche shows the image of the Patron Saint of Laoag City. STA. MONICA CHURCH Built facing the river in Sarrat, approximately 7 kilometers east of Laoag, this century-old church is of Neo-classical and Baroque architecture.Beside it is a ruin of an old building & a museum. Man-Made Attractions PAOAY SPORTS COMPLEX The complex has an 18-hole golf course, football field and other sports facilities and amenities. SINKING BELLTOWER Located almost a hundred meters away from the St. William’s Cathedral, the tower has sunk to the ground and leans slightly to the north. BANGUI WIND FARM Right beside Pagudpud lies Bangui, a peaceful, scenic coastal town with a rich colorful histroy. In recent years, the construction of 15 wind turbines standing 70 meters tall became an added attraction to Bangui, attracting tourists and phtotographers alike. The Northwind Bangui Bay Project is a 25-megawatt wind power generation plant, the first wind power plant in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia!The facility provides 40% of the power requirement for Ilocos Norte. Festivals PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL Featured are the floral and dance parade. Every February 10 (feast of St. William) in Laoag City. GULING-GULING FESTIVAL Celebrated a day before ash Wednesday in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The residents dressed in their Ilocano costume adorned with antique jewelries, dance and sing around the town while being given the sign of the cross instead of gray ash, pounded rice is used. DECEMBER FESTIVAL Features lantern parade & competition, chritmas dressing up and palarong pamasko in Laoag City. DAMILI FESTIVAL Highlights street dance competition pantomiming pottery making which is an industry of San Nicolas. FARMER’S FESTIVAL. Bacarra. A festival that highlights a street dance parade participated in by dressed up farmers with their products, agro-industrial, trade fair, contest of the biggest farm harvest and livestock, “pinaka” contests agro products. MAGDADARAN: TALIP FESTIVAL Held in Adams & Carassi. Aims to commemorate the ancient peace pact that has brought lasting peace between and among ethnic tribes in the province of Ilocos Norte & its environs to cultivate and bring to the fore their rich culture, customs and indigenous traditions. Is also celebrated to enhance fellowship and stronger ties among the tribes and Ilocanos intermingling with them. Special Interest TREKKING. ADAMS. Laoag Eco-Adventure is an outfit offering adventure sports/ ecotourism adventures that include mountains, rivers, waterfalls & others in Ilocos Norte. Contact person is Renny Tan at tel. nos. (077)771-7290 or at CP #09198735516. A ride on their off-road 4 wheeldrives is equally exciting. SPELUNKING. PASUQUIN CAVE Travel time to the caves is 45 minutes from the townproper through a dirt road. A special permit has to be secured from the Mayor’s Office. KAYAKING. BULU RIVER White water rafting in Adams, Ilocos Norte. Bring your own kayaks as there are no businesses in the area renting out equipments yet. Organizer for this kind of activity may be contacted in Kalinga and Cagayan. SAND DUNES RIDING. CURRIMAO and PASUQUIN 4X4's are typically used in this thrilling adventure activity. |
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