Vigan is a metropolis positioned on the northwestern coast of Luzon within the Philippines. It’s the capital of the Ilocos Sur province and the one UNESCO World Heritage Metropolis within the nation. Lately, it received as one of many New Seven Wonders Cities of the World.
The primary draw of Vigan Metropolis are its well-preserved Bahay na Bato buildings positioned on the Meztizo District, its historic core. Presently, there are 187 listed ancestral homes on the town. In addition to this, it additionally boasts of gorgeous colonial church buildings, a plaza that comes alive with a fountain present at night time, a free-roaming zoo and quite a few historic museums.
Town’s delicacies can also be fairly attention-grabbing and quite a few eating places across the space makes it readily accessible to guests.
There isn’t a denying the recognition of Vigan Metropolis for the standard vacationer and even veteran vacationers. And for these planning to go to it anytime quickly, right here’s an intensive journey information, full with a 2-day and 3-day pattern itinerary for a DIY tour of the Vigan Metropolis.
HOW TO GET TO VIGAN CITY
Vigan Metropolis is positioned 408 kilometers away from Manila. Though there’s an airstrip within the metropolis, it’s primarily used as a runway for chartered flights. Industrial flights can be found through Skyjet, however these are few and much between.
From Manila, the same old approach to get to Vigan Metropolis is by taking a bus. The journey takes about eight to 10 hours lengthy. Most vacationers, together with myself, take the night time journey to sleep off the lengthy experience and arrive on the metropolis early the following morning.
►BOOK TRANSPORTATION FROM VIGAN TO ANYWHERE ONLINE
METRO MANILA TO VIGAN BY BUS ○ 8-10 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE ₱600.00 +/-
● DOMINION LINES (Direct) – Manila (02) 741-4146 | Cubao (02) 727 2350 | Aircon
● FARINAS (Passby) – Manila (02) 731-4507 | Aircon WiFi
● GV FLORIDA (Passby) – Manila (02) 781-5849 | Aircon WiFi
● MARIA DE LEON (Passby) – Manila (0916) 717-2545 & (0909) 344-9661 | Aircon WiFi
● PARTAS (Direct) – Manila (02) 743-3242 | Pasay (02) 852-8194 | Cubao (02) 727-8275 | Aircon WiFi
● RCJ BUS LINES (Passby) – Manila (02) 741-2994 | Aircon
● VIRON TRANSIT (Direct) – Manila (02) 741-6588 & (02) 731-8620 & (02) 726-7409 | Aircon WiFi
BAGUIO TO VIGAN BY BUS ○ 3-5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE ₱360.00 +/-
● FARINAS (Through Laoag) – Gov. Pack Highway | Aircon WiFi
● PARTAS (Direct) – Gov. Pack Highway | (074) 444-8431 | Aircon
● PHILIPPINE RABBIT (Direct)
● VANS (Through Candon) – Gov. Pack Highway | (0930) 326-5492, (0912) 525-9519 | Aircon
CLARK, PAMPANGA TO VIGAN BY BUS ○ 5-6 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE ₱600.00 +/-
● GENESIS (P2P) – SM Clark | Aircon WiFi
● PARTAS (P2P) – Clark Airport | Aircon WiFi
SPEAK VIGAN
Being positioned within the province of Ilocos Sur, Ilocano is the native dialiect of Bigueños. Though vacationers from different components of the nation, or the globe for that matter, received’t be having a tough time speaking with the locals as most of them are additionally fluent in Tagalog and English.
Thank You – Agyamanak
Good Morning – Naimbag a bigat
Good Afternoon – Naimbag a malem
Good Night – Naimbag a rabii
How A lot? – Sagmamano daytoy?
The place is… – Sadino ti…
HOW TO GET AROUND VIGAN CITY
Tricyles and karitelas (horse-drawn carriages) are the primary mode of transportation in Vigan Metropolis. Getting round is straightforward sufficient since one can virtually hail these two at any space throughout the metropolis middle. Minimal fare for each is at ₱15.00 per particular person, rising as much as ₱20.00 or extra as one will get farther out. To keep away from being charged greater than the same old, you should definitely board legit tricycle operators as indicated by a big Vigan plate up its roof.
VIGAN ORGANIZED / PACKAGED TOURS
Excursions round Vigan Metropolis can both be availed through tricycles or karitela. Whereas I want the latter for a extra full old-world expertise, the previous will be handy particularly if you happen to’re pressed for time. Tour charges are computed at ₱150.00 per hour, per automobile. A karitela can comfortably seat 4 people, so the extra you might be throughout the coach, the cheaper it’s.
Alternatively, accommodations and lodgings, particularly high-end ones, additionally supply excursions through air-conditioned vans and even tuktuk. There are additionally a couple of locations the place one can lease bicycles, if you happen to want a extra hands-on expertise (₱150.00/day).
WHERE TO STAY IN VIGAN CITY
There are quite a few locations to remain whereas in Vigan Metropolis. There are backpacker inns, moderately-priced lodges and opulent accommodations to select from. Essentially the most attention-grabbing lodging are renovated ancestral homes transformed as lodgings. It’s additionally preferable to discover a place close to the Meztizo District the place Calle Crisologo is positioned since a lot of the vacationer spots and eating places are solely a hop away from there.
EL SENOR JESUS APARTELLE 
Handle: Quirino Blvd., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (947) 209-4065
GPS Coordinates: 17.562106, 120.386433 
ESCOLTA HOMEY LODGE
Handle: Crisologo St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (917) 719-9241
GPS Coordinates: 17.572545, 120.389126 
GRANDPA’S INN
Handle: 1 Bonifacio St. Nook Quirino Blvd., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (7) 7674-0729 | +63 (917) 799-0121
GPS Coordinates: 17.572759, 120.390275 
HOTEL SALCEDO DE VIGAN
Handle: V. Delos Reyes cor. Gen. Luna St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (7) 7722-1200
GPS Coordinates: 17.572133, 120.389598 
HOTEL VENETO DE VIGAN
Handle: Bonifacio St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (7) 7674-0938
GPS Coordinates: 17.573230, 120.388487 
CIUDAD FERNANDINA HOTEL
Handle: Mabini cor. Plaridel St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (7) 7722-3765
GPS Coordinates: 17.572143, 120.389603 
HOTEL FELICIDAD
Handle: 9 V. delos Reyes St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (7) 7674-0232
GPS Coordinates: 17.573511, 120.389693 
HOTEL LUNA
Handle: Luna cor. Ventura de los Reyes St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (2) 8373-3333
GPS Coordinates: 17.572203, 120.389368 
MY VIGAN HOME HOTEL
Handle: Plaridel cor. Bonifacio St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (917) 527-2304
GPS Coordinates: 17.573097, 120.388829 
PARADORES DE VIGAN
Handle: Gov. Reyes cor. Abaya St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (917) 320-0933
GPS Coordinates: 17.568407, 120.387018 
WEST LOCH PARK HOTEL VIGAN
Handle: Gen. Luna St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (977) 815-1237
GPS Coordinates: 17.572334, 120.388451 ZEN ROOMS CASA MARITA VIGAN
Handle: Burgos cor. Gomez St., Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Contact Quantity: +63 (917) 813-2199
GPS Coordinates: 17.575873, 120.384710
WHERE TO EAT IN VIGAN CITY
Whether or not you’re in search of genuine Ilocano delicacies, conventional Filipino meals or the consolation of western dishes, Vigan Metropolis has all of it. Eating places, cafés and even fast-food chains abound within the metropolis. Make sure to additionally take a look at the road meals carinderia scenes within the space for a legit style of Bigueño eats. An inventory of must-eat in Vigan consists of empanada, okoy, longanisa, bagnet, and poqui-poqui.
CAFE LEONA
Kind: Filipino and Ilocano Delicacies
Handle: Crisologo, Brgy. 2, Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (0922) 879-1833
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 12:00AM
GPS Coordinates: 17.573556, 120.389278 
CAFE UNO
Kind: Filipino and Ilocano Delicacies, Pasta, Sandwiches, Espresso
Handle: 1 Bonifacio St. cor. Quirino Blvd., Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (077) 674-0729 | (0917) 799-0121
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 9:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 17.572750, 120.390167
EMPANADAHAN AT PLAZA BURGOS
Kind: Avenue Meals, Empanada, Arrozcaldo, Barbecue
Handle: Jacinto Avenue, Plaza Burgos, Vigan Metropolis
Opening Hours: 2:00PM Onwards
GPS Coordinates: 17.574389, 120.388361 
KUSINA FELICITAS
Kind: Filipino and Ilocano Delicacies
Handle: 1 Bonifacio St. cor. Quirino Blvd., Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (077) 637-8229 | (0917) 799-0121
Opening Hours: 6:30AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 17.572750, 120.390167 
LAMPONG’S RESTAURANT
Kind: Filipino and Ilocano Delicacies
Handle: 28 Calle Crisologo, Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (0916) 666-6866 | (077) 632-0034
Opening Hours: 11:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 17.572611, 120.389139 
LILONG & LILANG RESTAURANT
Kind: Filipino and Ilocano Delicacies
Handle: Hidden Backyard, Brgy. Bulala, Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (077) 722-1450 | (0917) 922-2827
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to eight:30PM
GPS Coordinates: 17.559667, 120.364778 
FLOWERSCENTS GARDEN CAFE
Kind: Panciteria; Pancit Batil Patong, Pancit Cabagan
Handle: Manila-North Highway, Zone 5, Bantay
Contact Quantity: (0917) 337-5919 | (0909) 328-4744
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 17.580639, 120.391306 
PINAKBET FARM
Kind: Filipino Delicacies, Vegetarian
Handle: Nansuagao, Caoayan
Contact Quantity: (0927) 564-0202
GPS Coordinates: 17.543806, 120.394944
WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN VIGAN CITY
Vigan Metropolis thrives due to its historical past, so anticipate quite a lot of historic walks and museums within the space. From outdated colonial church buildings, cobblestone road, to restored ancestral homes; historical past buffs would have a area day roaming round city. However moreover these, the town additionally gives different points of interest; it has a black sand seaside, a free-roaming zoo, pottery outlets and abel textile workstations.
ARCE MANSION
Handle: 87 Quirino Blvd. cor. Abaya St., Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (02) 725-0819 | (0955) 892-0333
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
GPS Coordinates: 17.567972, 120.388833 
BALUARTE VIGAN
Handle: Brgy. Salindeg, Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (077) 722-7186
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to five:00PM, 10:00PM Fri Sat
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.551333, 120.377194 
BURGOS MUSEUM / PADRE BURGOS HOUSE
Handle: Burgos St., Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.575611, 120.385778 
CALLE CRISOLOGO
Handle: Crisologo St., Meztizo District, Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: None
Opening Hours: 24 Hours, Day by day
GPS Coordinates: 17.571611, 120.388833 
CASA CARIDAD
Handle: Bonifacio cor. De Los Reyes Avenue, Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: Not open to the general public
GPS Coordinates: 17.572694, 120.389750 
CRISOLOGO MUSEUM
Handle: Liberation Boulevard, Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: Donation
Opening Hours: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, With Lunchbreaks
GPS Coordinates: 17.570472, 120.387722 
HIDDEN GARDEN
Handle: 8 Katipunan St., Brgy. Bulala, Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (077) 722-1450 | (0917) 922-2827
Entrance Price: Free
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to six:00PM, Day by day
GPS Coordinates: 17.559667, 120.364778 
MINDORO BEACH
Handle: Brgy. Mindoro, Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.560088, 120.345759 
PAGBURNAYAN POTTERY / RUBY POTTERY
Handle: Gomez St. cor. Liberation Boulevard, Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: Free
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to six:00PM, Day by day
GPS Coordinates: 17.571278, 120.382639 
PLAZA SALCEDO DANCING FOUNTAIN SHOW
Handle: Plaza Salcedo, Quezon Ave. cor. Burgos St., Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: Free
Opening Hours: 7:30PM to eight:00PM, 9:00PM Weekends
GPS Coordinates: 17.575361, 120.387722 
PROVINCIAL CAPITOL ILOCOS SUR
Handle: Quezon Ave., Vigan Metropolis
Opening Hours: Workplace Hours
Contact Quantity: (077) 722-2740
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.575750, 120.386806 
SIMBAAN A BASSIT
Handle: Liberation Blvd., Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.570750, 120.385694 
SYQUIA MANSION
Handle: Quirino Boulevard cor. Salcedo Avenue, Vigan Metropolis
Entrance Price: ₱60.00 to ₱75.00 | ₱1.00 College students
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to five:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 17.570972, 120.389806 
TRES PATRIMONIO ZARZUELA
Handle: Vigan Tradition and Commerce Middle, Quezon Ave. cor. Florentino St., Vigan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (077) 722 8771
GPS Coordinates: 17.574528, 120.386972 
VIGAN CATHEDRAL
Handle: Burgos Avenue, Vigan Metropolis
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to five:00PM
Contact Quantity: (077) 722-2644
GPS Coordinates: 17.574833, 120.388694 
BANTAY CHURCH BELL TOWER
Handle: Manila-North Highway, Zone 5, Bantay
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to five:00PM
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.581174, 120.391605 
ILOCOS SUR ADVENTURE ZONE
Handle: Abra River, Brgy. Banaoang, Bantay
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Experience Price: ₱150.00 to ₱500.00
GPS Coordinates: 17.556105, 120.465285 
ABEL LOOM WEAVING
Handle: Close to Flores St., Naguilian, Caoayan
Contact Quantity: (077) 722 6210
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.554500, 120.393750 
SANTA MARIA CHURCH
Handle: Santa Maria-Burgos Highway, Santa Maria
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to six:00PM, Day by day
Entrance Price: Free
GPS Coordinates: 17.366722, 120.483139
FESTIVALS IN VIGAN CITY
LONGGANISA FESTIVAL
Celebration Date: Each January twenty second and twenty fifth
What it Celebrates: Native Sausage Delicacy and Cityhood 
BINATBATAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Celebration Date: Each First Week of Could
What it Celebrates: Artwork Competition 
RANIAG FESTIVAL
Celebration Date: Each 1st of November
What it Celebrates: Halloween
WHAT TO BUY IN VIGAN CITY
There are just a few different locations within the nation as ample in souvenirs as Vigan Metropolis. The quantity of keepsakes one should purchase whereas within the metropolis is staggering. The city’s purchasing middle is positioned at its most well-known road, Calle Crisologo. Make sure to convey sufficient money (and additional luggage) if you happen to plan to convey some stuff residence.
ABEL WEAVING
Handle: Close to Flores St., Naguilian, Caoayan
Contact Quantity: (077) 722-6210
GPS Coordinates: 17.554500, 120.393750 
VIGAN ANTIQUES
Handle: Crisologo St., Meztizo District, Vigan Metropolis
GPS Coordinates: 17.571611, 120.388833 
VIGAN FOODSTUFF
Handle: Crisologo St., Meztizo District, Vigan Metropolis
GPS Coordinates: 17.571611, 120.388833 
VIGAN SOUVENIRS
Handle: Crisologo St., Meztizo District, Vigan Metropolis
GPS Coordinates: 17.571611, 120.388833 
VIGAN POTTERY
Handle: Gomez St. cor. Liberation Boulevard, Vigan Metropolis
GPS Coordinates: 17.571278, 120.382639
VIGAN TOURIST SPOTS MAP
VIGAN SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Vigan Metropolis will be toured in a single complete day. Throughout my first go to, since I didn’t know the place the vacationer points of interest have been, I employed a kalesa to tour me across the metropolis. Because it costs by the hour, I simply let it present me the place the attention-grabbing places are within the metropolis with out me taking place to save lots of on tour bills. The one place I went down was on the Hidden Backyard, which is positioned on the fringes of city and can be impractical to stroll to.
After the tour, I merely walked to all of the vacationer spots by myself. The advantage of that is that I used to be in a position to savor every location with out at all times fascinated about how a lot my cucero or driver can be charging me proper after. The draw back is you’d be strolling loads.
Alternatively, one can merely experience a tricycle or kalesa to go from one spot to a different for a minimal fare of ₱15.00. The far areas, like Mindoro Seashore, Baluarte and the vacationer spots in Caoayan are after all far more costly to go to, haggle along with your driver earlier than boarding.
Under, I listed a typical day tour, two-day and three-day Vigan itinerary. One can really return to Manila within the morning of the second day if one so needs, however to cowl all the pieces, I counsel you return within the evenings as an alternative. The third day I outlined principally takes on websites exterior Vigan Metropolis, however nonetheless close to sufficient to entry on the best way again to Manila.
► VIGAN ONE DAY ITINERARY / DAY TOUR / DAYTRIP
₱1,075.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)
• Early morning arrival
• Breakfast (Suggestion: Kusina Felicitas)
₱150.00 | AVERAGE BREAKFAST MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Avail of Karitela Tour
₱300.00 | ₱150.00/HOUR RATE, WILL TAKE ABOUT 3-4HOURS
Bantay Church Bell Tower
Burgos Museum
Syquia Mansion
₱75.00 ENTRANCE FEE
Arce Mansion
₱50.00 ENTRANCE FEE
Crisologo Museum
Simbaan a Bassit
Pagburnayan Pottery
Hidden Backyard (Lunch)
Mindoro Seashore
Baluarte
• Lunch at Lilong & Lilang Cafe at Hidden Backyard
₱200.00 | AVERAGE BREAKFAST MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Proceed Karitela Tour
• End tour at Calle Crisologo, purchase souvenirs
₱??.00 | ABSOLUTELY UP TO YOU
• Go to Burgos Plaza and Vigan Cathedral
• Afternoon snack at Plaza Burgos Empanadahan
₱100.00 | AVERAGE MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Watch Dancing Fountain present at Plaza Salcedo
• Dinner (Suggestion: Cafe Leona)
₱200.00 | AVERAGE MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Depart Vigan
► VIGAN TWO DAYS ITINERARY
DAY ONE | ₱1,130.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)
• Early morning arrival
• Examine in at lodge (depart luggage on the foyer if early examine in isn’t allowed)
₱530.00 | CHEAPEST AVAILABLE HOTEL VIA AGODA (₱1,060.00 2PAX)
• Breakfast (Suggestion: Kusina Felicitas)
₱150.00 | AVERAGE BREAKFAST MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Do a Vigan Strolling Tour
Burgos Museum
Syquia Mansion
Arce Mansion
Crisologo Museum
Simbaan a Bassit
Pagburnayan Pottery
• Lunch (Suggestion: Lampong’s Restaurant)
₱150.00 | AVERAGE BREAKFAST MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Go to Calle Crisologo, purchase souvenirs
₱??.00 | ABSOLUTELY UP TO YOU
• Go to Resort Luna Artwork Gallery
• Go to Burgos Plaza and Vigan Cathedral
• Afternoon snack at Plaza Burgos Empanadahan
₱100.00 | AVERAGE MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Watch Dancing Fountain present at Plaza Salcedo
• Dinner (Suggestion: Cafe Leona)
₱200.00 | AVERAGE MEAL WITH DRINKS
DAY TWO | ₱700.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)
• Breakfast
₱0.00 | COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL BREAKFAST
• Early lodge take a look at (Depart luggage on the foyer)
• Avail of Karitela Tour
₱300.00 | ₱150.00/HOUR RATE, WILL TAKE ABOUT 3-4HOURS
Mindoro Seashore
Hidden Backyard
Baluarte
Abel Loom Weaving Middle
Pinakbet Farm (Lunch)
₱200.00 | AVERAGE MEAL WITH DRINKS
Bantay Church Bell Tower
• Dinner
₱200.00 | AVERAGE MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Depart Vigan
► ₱1,830.00 ~ TOTAL BUDGET FOR A TWO-DAY TOUR PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
► VIGAN THREE DAYS ITINERARY
DAY ONE | ₱1,130.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)
• Comply with earlier Day One itinerary
DAY TWO | ₱1,230.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)
• Comply with earlier Day Two itinerary (However don’t take a look at of the lodge simply but)
₱530.00 | CHEAPEST AVAILABLE HOTEL VIA AGODA (₱1,060.00 2PAX)
DAY THREE | ₱1,265.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)
• Breakfast
₱0.00 | COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL BREAKFAST
• Resort take a look at (Depart luggage on the foyer)
₱530.00 | CHEAPEST AVAILABLE HOTEL VIA AGODA (₱1,060.00 2PAX)
• Go to Banaoang Bridge
₱10.00 | APPROXIMATE JEEP FARE FROM VIGAN CITY
• Experience the Ilocos Sur Journey Zone Zipline
₱500.00 | TWO-WAY ZIPLINE
• Go to Narvacan Shrine
₱15.00 | APPROXIMATE JEEP FARE
• Lunch at Narvacan
₱200.00 | AVERAGE MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Go to Santa Maria Church (UNESCO World Heritage Web site)
₱10.00 | APPROXIMATE JEEP FARE
• Return to Vigan / Depart
► ₱3,625.00 ~ TOTAL BUDGET FOR A THREE-DAY TOUR PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
When you have extra time available and you continue to have some days left earlier than going again residence, Vigan Metropolis is an effective jump-off level to increase your trip up the northern components of the Philippines. Listed here are a few of the locations you’ll be able to simply go to.
BAGUIO CITY
Baguio Journey Weblog
Hours Away: About 3 to five hours away by bus
Prompt Variety of Days: 3 to 4 days
UPDATED AS OF APRIL 7. 2022
