Ilocos Norte
Region I · Region I (Ilocos)
Ilocos Norte is the northernmost province of mainland Luzon -- home to the Paoay Church (UNESCO), the Bangui Wind Farm, the Laoag sand dunes and Pagudpud's white beaches. The province is also the political stronghold of the Marcos family; the Marcos Museum and Mausoleum is in Batac. Fly to Laoag Airport from Manila in under an hour.
Getting there
Fly MNL-LAO (Laoag) or take a 6-8 hr Victory Liner bus from Manila.
Best time to visit
November to April — dry season with pleasant temperatures.
Things to do
Explore historic Vigan, sand dune surfing in Paoay, visit Bangui windmills, taste Ilocos empanada.
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