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Paoay Church Travel Guide – UNESCO Earthquake Baroque Treasure

About Paoay Church

Paoay Church (St. Augustine Parish Church) stands majestically in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Completed in 1710, it’s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Baroque Churches of the Philippines and a National Cultural Treasure.

Bangui Windmills: The Iconic Wind Farm of Ilocos Norte

The Bangui Windmills is a place that converts wind energy into electrical energy, yet it is one of the top tourist attractions in Ilocos Norte. This wind farm has 20 units of 70-meter-high wind turbines, stretching along the 99-kilometer shoreline of Bangui Bay and facing the West Philippine Sea, and each of the turbines is 326 meters apart. Read my Ilocos Norte Travel Guide to know how to get here and a list of the nearby tourist spots.

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation - a stunning place in Ilocos

The Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is another stunning place in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is a limestone formation curved by the pressure of the waves and the acidity of the water; the limestone by the hill was shaped into something artistic. Read my Ilocos Norte Travel Guide to know how to get here and the nearby tourist spots.

Burgos Lighthouse, Ilocos Travel Guide

The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is also known as the Burgos Lighthouse, a 66-foot-tall octagonal stone tower on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill with an overlooking scene of the cape. It is one of the historical landmarks and a cultural heritage erected during the Spanish era in the Philippines. This lighthouse was first designed by Magin Pers and Pers in 1887 and finished by the Lighthouse Service under Guillermo Brockman.

Featuring Ilocos Norte (6 Best Tourist Spots)

Pagudpud is definitely one of the top tourist destinations in Ilocos Norte. Situated at the Northern tip of Luzon, Pagudpud is one of the top tourist attractions and destinations in the province. It also claims the title: "Boracay of the North" - that's according to the tourists and travelers who experienced its beauty. This paradise has a similarity with Boracay, from the white sand shoreline to the crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon, to the relaxing and cool sea breeze, to the golden sunset, up to the remarkable activities during the day and parties in the evening.

Marcos Ancestral House, Ilocos Norte

When I entered the Marcos Ancestral House, the first thing that caught my attention was an old wooden staircase, right side of the ground floor, because it was covered with a red carpet. On the left side is the presidential table, with three armchairs. The management then provided monoblock chairs in front of the wide screen showing the history of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Then, the whole second floor was divided into different panels.