1. SANDBOARDING
Sandboarding, 4X4 and ATV at Sand Dunes Ilocos Norte Philippines!
You can’t miss this adrenaline rush voyage in Laoag and Paoay, Ilocos Norte – the La Paz Sand Dunes adventure. Deserts are one of the most unforgettable experiences
for you could have an awesome 4X4 ride trailing the high slope sands
and sandboarding without a care of the sun burning our skin. ATV rides
are also available for the hyper you too!
How to get here? it’s so easy because the place is so famous and popular not only in Ilocos but also the Philippines. The desert is the only desert in the country. It’s about 88-hectare spread of sand which blesses us amazing landscape and view of the sand dunes, powdery desert overlooking the beach and lovely sunrise and sunset.
How to get here? it’s so easy because the place is so famous and popular not only in Ilocos but also the Philippines. The desert is the only desert in the country. It’s about 88-hectare spread of sand which blesses us amazing landscape and view of the sand dunes, powdery desert overlooking the beach and lovely sunrise and sunset.
Bangui Windmills are considered as Southeast Asia’s biggest wind turbines.They are located in Ilocos Norte are 20 beautiful windmills or wind turbines which resemble giant electric fans. Each wind turbine has the capacity to generate electricity up to a maximum of 1.65 Megawatts for a total of 24.75 Megawatts. The 20 turbines are lined up along an arc manner following the shoreline of Bangui Bay facing the West Philippine Sea at the northwest tip of Luzon island.
The windmills or wind farm is part of the Ilocos Norte wind power project which erected the turbines in a single row, 326 meters apart. The turbine hub height from ground level to center of nacelle reaches 70 meters high. Each blade is 41 meters long with a rotor diameter of 82 meters and wind swept area of 5281 square meters.
Everyone is welcome to see and go near the windmills so as to closely appreciate the beauty of the wind turbines and the Pagudpud beach.
3. SCREAM
The Longest Zipline in the world at 1.150km cable distance
NOW OPENS! at Hannahs Beach Resort, Pagudpud Ilocos Norte.
Nestled
among endless turquoise waters and powdery white sand in Pagudpud is a
seven-hectare exclusive paradise that is emerging to be the crown jewel
of Ilocos Norte.
Even
before entering Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center, one would
already feel a sense of being at peace with nature. The sprawling
mountains, the breathtaking views of the sea, and the sight of windmills
all pave the way for the perfect getaway experience to come.
4. MARVEL
One of the most fascinating and stunning wonders of the Philippines I ever saw was the Kapurpurawan Rock formation in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation nestles along the popular Kapurpurawan beach (called by locals) but really the spot is along the Bangui Bay. The term ‘kapurpurawan’ is an Ilocano word which means white. It looks like a boat at the top of that spot. Amazing how nature and years and years of forces of the water, current and waves formed that wonderful rock. The rocky coast of that beach is totally beautiful. Every part of it tells different story and speaks magical history of the place and time from then and till now.
Seeing this nature’s wonder and the magical rock is indeed white.
5. PRAY THEN EAT
Paoay church is the Philippines' primary example of an earthquake baroquearchitecturedubbed by Alicia Coseteng, an interpretation of the European Baroque adapted to the seismic condition of the country through the use of enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. The adaptive reuse of baroque style against earthquake is developed since many destructive earthquakes destroyed earlier churches in the country. Javanese architecture reminiscent of Borobudur of Java can also be seen on the church walls and facade.
The Saint Augustine Church, commonly known as the Paoay Church, is the Roman Catholicparish church of the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. It is declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines in 1993.
From pinakbet to empanada, Ilocos is home to unique and delicious cuisine.
Try as much local delicacies as you can!
Herencia
Café near Paoay Church, cafe you shouldn't miss! The place is very
homey and because of the furniture and table setting. There's some
unusual yumilicious cuisine like the pinakbet pizza and the longganisapizza.
On the cover of the menu it say's Birthplace of the famous Pinakbet
pizza the crust is thin and crunchy while the toppings are all fresh and
definitely caters to local taste. Order the ever famous Bagnet which is
a local masterpiece of Ilocano's too, the outside is crispy but very
tender inside with the sides to relish, its just heaven. Plus it has a
great view of the Paoay Church.
Laoag is also home to many restaurants serving local cuisine and Batac locals swear by the taste of their empanada.
- http://hannahsbeachresort.com.ph/
- http://www.choosephilippines.com/go/islands-and-beaches/967/blue-lagoon-of-pagudpud-ilocos-norte/
- http://philpad.com/sand-dunes-ilocos-norte-philippines-sandboarding-4x4-and-atv/
- http://www.philippinetraveldestinations.com/bangui-windmills.html
- http://philpad.com/kapurpurawan-rock-formation-ilocos-norte-philippines-amazing-rock-and-beach/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paoay_Church
- http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g1773690-d1928429-r183181774-Herencia_Cafe-Paoay_Ilocos_Norte_Province_Ilocos_Region_Luzon.html
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