Road Trip

[Mguy]

What are the best places to go for a road trip? What would you recommend for a day trip? weekend trip? a whole week trip?

[Hibiki]

For daytrips up to weekend trips, you can go to Subic. It's just 2-3 hrs drive from Manila. Trips during weekend up to a week, I would recommend Manila-Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud and back. Nice roads, lots of places to see.

[Mguy]

Manila Vigan Laoag Pagudpud. . . .Ano mga recommended stopovers and sleepovers?

[antonmace]

i think my madadaanan k jan na mga hotel, d ko lng sure ung particular place.

[docpete]

you need a week to enjoy that trip,otherwise, itwould be boring and just lots of driving to make up time.

[amboy]

Manila Vigan Laoag Pagudpud. . . .Ano mga recommended stopovers and sleepovers?

here's my suggestion:

1st stop:
Manila-Baguio (6 hours)

2nd stop
Baguio - Vigan (5 hrs)
lots of things to do and see in Vigan. Might as well stay there for the night. good hotels are available around the area.

3rd stop:
Vigan - Laoag (1 to 2 hours)
more places to see and things to do. check out fort ilocandia, check sarrat (birthplace of marcos), check out batac town (where marcos body can be seen), check out malacanang of the north at paoay lake, etc. check out the local restaurant named 'dawang's' and have a taste of the local delicacy, also be sure to taste the famous empanada in batac. you need at least a whole day to do all of this, so stay in a hotel (lots of good hotels there) for the night.

4th stop:
Laoag - Pagudpud (1:30 - 2 hours away)
the renowned white beach of the north. on your way be sure to pass by the historic Cape Bojeador Light House built during the 1800's by the spanish, its located in Burgos town. You won't miss this since it's across the beach with a grand view of the south china sea (good place for photo op also). In Pagudpud, you have a lot of choices of resorts/hotels to choose from. if you're fond of fishing, then this is definitely the place to go trolling and catch yourself a mahi-mahi (i caught a 3 footer before weighing about 3-5 kilos!). The following day, going up further north (about 30 to 45 mins away) you will see a roadside 'talipapa' where they sell freshly caught fish and lobster (lobster is only P50/kilo!) where you can have it cooked on the restaurant across the talipapa. Going further north (about 30 mins away) you will see the majestic view of the china sea when you reach the area with the loooong bridge. forgot the name of this area already, but this is definitely a must see as the view is simply breath taking!

from here on, you could decide to further north crossing cagayan, nueva vizcaya, nueva ecija route on your way back to manila or go back to pagudpud and go back the same route you came from.

ok, hope this helps.

[Hibiki]

I agree. A week would be the best choice for a Manila-Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud trip. It's best to spend a night or two in Vigan. Lot's of nice hotels there. Try Feel the spanish-era lifestyle. Lot's of food to try and places to see. After that, you can also stay at Fort Ilocandia. Nica facilities last time I checked. Amboy's suggested places to see are highly recommended. If you want to relax, spend more time in the Pagudpud area. There are also coves and water falls in Pagudpud. Must see also is the Blue Lagoon cove. For a more detailed checklist of spots to check, visit http://www.ilocosnorte.gq.nu/pages/Spots.htm. For a list of available acommodation, check http://www.ilocosnorte.gq.nu/pages/More2.htm.

[NightRock]

Kung road trip gusto mo dapat talaga 1week or more lalo na Northern Luzon.. Mas Ok kung manila Cagayan ka muna than Cagayan to Pagudpud... back to manila Via Pangansinan..

On the way to cagayan may mga ilang places ka din naman na pwedeng puntahan maikot mo pa ng husto

[chase]

e kung day trip lng? saan magandang pumunta? like 8am leave manila, back by 5pm?

saan magandang pumunta pag ganun at anong magawa?

thanx!

[bongliza]

I heard about the Beach owned by Chavit Singson somewhere in Candon/Vigan. Some of my friends says it's worth visiting. They even say it's better than Pagudpod. Anybody know this place?

[j_avonni]

here's my suggestion:

1st stop:
Manila-Baguio (6 hours)

2nd stop
Baguio - Vigan (5 hrs)
lots of things to do and see in Vigan. Might as well stay there for the night. good hotels are available around the area.

3rd stop:
Vigan - Laoag (1 to 2 hours)
more places to see and things to do. check out fort ilocandia, check sarrat (birthplace of marcos), check out batac town (where marcos body can be seen), check out malacanang of the north at paoay lake, etc. check out the local restaurant named 'dawang's' and have a taste of the local delicacy, also be sure to taste the famous empanada in batac. you need at least a whole day to do all of this, so stay in a hotel (lots of good hotels there) for the night.

4th stop:
Laoag - Pagudpud (1:30 - 2 hours away)
the renowned white beach of the north. on your way be sure to pass by the historic Cape Bojeador Light House built during the 1800's by the spanish, its located in Burgos town. You won't miss this since it's across the beach with a grand view of the south china sea (good place for photo op also). In Pagudpud, you have a lot of choices of resorts/hotels to choose from. if you're fond of fishing, then this is definitely the place to go trolling and catch yourself a mahi-mahi (i caught a 3 footer before weighing about 3-5 kilos!). The following day, going up further north (about 30 to 45 mins away) you will see a roadside 'talipapa' where they sell freshly caught fish and lobster (lobster is only P50/kilo!) where you can have it cooked on the restaurant across the talipapa. Going further north (about 30 mins away) you will see the majestic view of the china sea when you reach the area with the loooong bridge. forgot the name of this area already, but this is definitely a must see as the view is simply breath taking!

from here on, you could decide to further north crossing cagayan, nueva vizcaya, nueva ecija route on your way back to manila or go back to pagudpud and go back the same route you came from.

ok, hope this helps.

Very nice suggestion. Why go back the same way? Go around Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya & Ecija. I've done this last May, kaya lang counter clockwise ang way ko. Manila - NE - NV - Isabela - Cagayan - IN - IS - LU - Pangasinan - Bataan - Manila. It took us 10 days.

[diesoline]

I heard about the Beach owned by Chavit Singson somewhere in Candon/Vigan. Some of my friends says it's worth visiting. They even say it's better than Pagudpod. Anybody know this place?

maybe your friends are referring to santiago cove. it is located in the town of santiago, after candon northbound. the big guy there is eric singson, not the chavit. imo it is only good enough for an afternoon swim and a quick explore. no good food available in the vicinity unless you consider the sky flakes & coke combo in the sari-sari stores.

your friends must have been stoked in a major way when they said it is better than pagudpod!

[totoybato]

http://www.ilocosnorte.gq.nu/pages/Spots.htm. For a list of available acommodation, check http://www.ilocosnorte.gq.nu/pages/More2.htm.

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