Heritage Resort of Caoayan is a five hectare family resort located in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, just a kilometer away from the rich culture and historical City of Vigan. Features: -Accomodation with spacious air-conditioned cottages with cable TV Family Room (Minimum of 4 pax ) Deluxe Room (Minimum of 3 pax ) Standard Room (2 pax) – Restaurant and Bar – [...]
The Mestizo District offers a wonderful glimpse into the Philippines’ colonial past. The ancestral houses were mostly built by Chinese traders using a mixture of local, Asian and Spanish architectural styles. The Mestizo district is some of the visible tourist spots in the city of Vigan, Philippines. It offers a wonderful glimpse into the Philippines’ colonial past. A majestic place [...]
St. Paul‘s Metropolitan Cathedral was built by Augustinians around 1790 and features a unique design intended to minimize earthquake damage; a style that came to be known as “earthquake baroque”. Look out for the brass communion handrails forged in China, complete with Chinese characters scrawled by its ancient installers (if you look closely). The eight-sided bell tower is just south [...]
It is an ancestral house turned into a museum that offers a peek into local life a century ago. This unassuming structure may be passed off as a drab old building but inside lies a treasure trove that would float the boat of any archaeological and ethnological geek. This is the Burgos/Ayala Museum a 19th century structure that used to [...]
The Syquia Mansion which houses President Qurino’s extensive memorabilia is actually owned by his wife, Dona Alicia Quirino. Her ancestor was a Chinese who made his fortune in the robust trading in Vigan. Sy Kia’s pride in his Asian heritage can be seen by visitors to the Syquia mansion where they can view a portrait of him with his braided [...]
Baluarte is not just a zoo, It is an interactive wildlife sanctuary and facility, with the breathtaking view of its dominating scenic boulders amidst trees and greens. They are dedicated to facilitating education, conservation and protection of endangered species and wildlife. Children and those who are young at heart will rediscover life amongst the animals in unique and entertaining ways [...]
A fun throwback to colonial days is the calesa horse-drawn carriages that still clip-clop through Vigan’s streets. Rates for calesa rides should be the same as those for the many tricycles (P8-P10 within the city limits) that will undoubtedly by vying for your custom. But you could also hire a private calesa for around Php150 per hour. The Mestizo District [...]
Let the pull of the Old World draw you to travel back to 1885 at the Vigan Heritage Mansion. This recent addition to the hotels in historic Vigan is more than a century old. Built in 1885, the Vigan Heritage Mansion was the home of the late Hon. Pedro Singson as he started his colorful career as the elected governor [...]
Vigan Plaza Hotel provides each guest a pleasurable experience by keeping Vigan City’s culture filled heritage and lovely traditions. No need to go back in time just to experience the rich culture of Vigan City. Delight in a Colonial-style accommodation complete with original and restored walls and luxurious antique décor while enjoying the coziness of modern amenities such as air-conditioning, [...]
The Calle Crisologo is the street where many tourist visit because it is actually the highlight in their Vigan City trip. When you are in this streets it’s like you are on a time travel. Old cobbled streets, calesas and old houses, silent witnesses of the past. Calle Crisologo is probably the most famous street in Vigan, known for it’s [...]
Vigan is an island which is separated from the mainland by three bodies of water: the Abra River, the Mestizo River, and the Govantes River. The city is unique in the Philippines because it is one of many extensive surviving Philippine historic cities, dating back to the 16th century. Vigan was a coastal trading post long before the Spaniards arrived; [...]
The area of Vigan was originally a settlement of traders coming from the Fujian Province, China. At the time of Spanish colonisation, the Chinese settlers, whose language was Southern Fujianese (Min Nan, often referred to as “Hokkien” by most Filipinos), referred to the area as “Bee Gan” (美岸 ; Mandarin pinyin: Měi Àn), which means “Beautiful Shore.” Since the Castillian [...]
Visit St. Augustine Church in nearby Bantay and climb up its belfry to get a breath-taking view of the town. The Bantay Belfry Tower is only ten minuites away from Vigan. It is a known tourist destination not only for its historic background but also because of the great view of the city when you reach the top. It is [...]
The Bagnet requires a longer process to prepare. Choice cuts from the pig (usually its side called three layers) are made into Bagnet. Sinublan or Kawa (a very large iron pot) is usually used to boil the meat. The crispier the pork skin becomes, the harder to resist. That is the secret of the mouth-watering Bagnet- the crispy, crackling blistered [...]
Read more ›Specialties: Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Double Cheeseburger, McChicken, Fillet-O-Fish, Cheeseburger, Burger McDo, Chicken McDo, Nuggets, Crispy Chicken Fillet, Spaghetti, Barbeque Beef McDo, French Fries, Apple Pie, Caramel Sundae, Hot Fudge Sundae and McFlurry Cuisine: American Ambiance: Cozy, Cheerful, Resembles the old Spanish houses Location: P. Burgos Corner Jacinto Streets, Vigan, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Read more ›Specialties: Max’s Fried Chicken, Kare-Kare, Pancit Canton, Crispy Pata, Fresh Lumpiang Ubod, Sinigang Baboy, Sinigang Hipon, Bicol ExpressMax’s Tapa, Max’s Tocino, Chicken Sisig Cuisine: Filipino, Asian Ambiance: It has a Spanish-colonial period Ambiance because the restaurant is built with the resemblance of the old houses. Location: The Heritage Village Mena Crisologo St., Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Read more ›Cant’ get enough of Vigan Empanada? Here’s a simple-to-follow steps in case you want to try cooking empanada at home. Ingredients: For Casing: 1 1/2 cup Rice Flour Orange food coloring (optional) 1/2 cup Water 1 tbsp. Oil (for greasing) Cooking oil (for frying) For Filling: 1 Grated Green Papaya (blanched & squeezed with salt to extract bitter taste) 4 [...]
Read more ›Leila’s Cafe is a charming little coffee shop located between Grafika and Los Majitos. This coffe shop is named after Leila Aguilar-Singson. You’ll notice pictures of her at the walls of the Café. They mostly serve crepes, coffee, tea, sandwiches, and all day breakfast item as well as pasta, pastries, and fraps. One must-try in this Café is Graceland — [...]
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