Ilocos Sur is known for its picturesque landscape and glorious heritage, but what really makes Ilocos Sur more than usual holiday destination is the timeless charm of the towns that consist this province.
The developing town San Juan is just 26 minutes away from capital of the province, Vigan . Lapo (The town's name during the Spanish era) was established in 1772 and was later renamed as Lapog during the American Period. In June 18, 1961 the town finally got its current name "San Juan" in honor of St. John the Baptist.
The town of San Juan is popular for its "Buri"or a mat made of woven palm/pandan leaves. Today this town is considered as the Buri Capital of Ilocos Sur.
Aside from their renown "Buri" San Juan also boasts a lot of tourist destinations for visitors to explore. One of those is the Tapao Mountain Resort.
If you're a nature-lover looking for a perfect place for recreation and relaxation Tapao Mountain Resort is definitely the place to be. This resort is undisputedly the most visited inland resort in Ilocos Sur.
Rates:
The entrance fee is 150 pesos per head.
Amenities & Services:
Restaurant
Cottages
Washing Area
3 Kiddie Pools
Adult Swimming Pool
Shower Rooms & Toilet
billiard facilities
Our last destination stop In Ilocos Sur was in The Historic City of Vigan where we visited the famous Calle Crisologo and Governor Singson's Baluarte.
Calle Crisologo a prominent UNESCO World Heritage site gives us a glimpse to the elite lifestyle of the Ilustrados in Spanish era. What I really like about Calle Crisologo is that it’s very vibrant and dynamic; its charm is never out-dated.
Baluarte is owned by the province's most prominent politician Luis Crisologo Singson. This 80 hectares Zoo is one of its kind here in the Philippines for you don’t have to pay any entrance fee just to get into this Zoo. Isn't that amazing? The exiting adventures in Baluarte will definitely make your Ilocos Sur escapade complete and worth-it.
After our short sojourn in Ilocus Sur, we headed right away to its neighboring province of Ilocos Norte.
Here are some Photos from our trip in Northern Ilocos.
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