11. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

The Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is situated in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. To get to it from the national highway, you'll have to traverse down a long and winding (and dirty) road. There's no public transportation that passes through the area, so a car would be very convenient here. Otherwise, you'd have to walk under the scorching heat of the sun.

The name of this formation is derived from it's characteristically white color. In Ilocano, the word puraw means white. The rock also looks like a large dragon watching over the entire coast. Once you reach it, you'll be rewarded with the natural beauty of the erosion created by the years and years of crashing ocean waves.

12. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Another national historic site in Ilocos Norte is the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. This lighthouse, with brick walls as is the style of many other lighthouses in the country, is one of the highest elevated Spanish colonial lighthouses in the Philippines. Currently, it still functions as a an active and welcoming flare to ships that enter the Philippine Archipelago from the North.

13. Bangui Windmill

The Bangui Windmill is not only the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, but it's also right here in Ilocos Norte.

The windmill has 20 tri-blades that 70 meters high, with windmills spread about in an arc formation along the Bangui Bay. It is situated north of Laoag City and about a 45-minute ride.

As a result, Ilocos Norte is one of the few provinces in the Philippines that generates renewable energy. The Bangui wind farm provides for 40% of the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative's supply. Additionally, it generates 25 MW of electricity to power up an estimated 108,000 households.

14. Pagudpud Beaches

Pagudpud is popularly known for its beaches. Visitors may choose from the following:

• The Punta Azul Beach Resort was originally built as a family retreat to escape the hectic and stressful life in the city. Its design seamlessly blends with the natural beauty, and you're bound to be captivated by the stunning crystal blue water and pristine white sands at the foot of the Verdant Mountains. Much like a hidden treasure; this resort is a paradise at the northern tip of the Philippines.
• Hannah’s Beach Resort & Convention Center is the newest and most exciting vacation destination in Pagudpud. It is situated right in front of the famous Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Beach) at Brgy. Balaoi, Malingay, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It offers both exclusivity and luxury in an incredibly friendly environment. The Blue Lagoon, with its captivating crystal clear waters and white sand beach, will surely make your stay a memorable and enjoyable one.
• The Saud Beach Resort and Hoteloffers overnight accommodations where each rooms has a sunset view. Its amenities includes a private shower and toilet, a coffee table, a mini-refrigerator, a mini bar, and sulo lights facing the beach area. There are also beach huts and beach lounges provided for free of charge to check-in guests.
• The Kingfisher Resort, built in a traditional style, is your go-to destination if you want to kitesurf. Kite surfing, windsurfing and many other water activities can be experienced here.

15. Patapat Bridge

    

      

The Patapat Bridge is a 1.2 km long bridge that connects two barangay in Pagudpud. This zigzag-y bridge is often referred by some as the “French Riviera of the North.” Visitors and motorists can enjoy the amazing view of the sea and the luxuriant mountains as they cross this bridge, which is 200 meters above sea level.

It is also the fourth longest bridge in the Philippines.

ITINERARY

SALITANG ILOKANO

Ilocano is a language very distinct from Tagalog. Variously spelled as Ilocano, Ilokano, Ilukano, Ilucano, Iluko, Iloco or Iloko, it is the third most-spoken language in the Philippines.

An Austronesian language, it is related to such languages as Indonesian, Malay, Fijian, Maori, Hawaiian, Malagasy, Samoan, Tahitian, Chamorro, Tetum, and Paiwan. It is closely related to some of the other Austronesian languages of Northern Luzon, and has slight mutual intelligibility with the Balangao language and Eastern dialects of the Bontoc language