Laoag Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Rich in history - the Sinking Bell Tower 


Con

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 too short a time to notice .... 


In a nutshell

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 Don't miss this if you are on your way up North... 

 

Explore Laoag

Things to Do  

Visit the Provincial Capitol

Visit the Provincial Capitol, Laoag

 monina_c Says:  When in Laoag spare time to visit the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol o an evening. It's a hodge-podge of tacky and interesting. :) On one hand the capitol itself is a good solid building, there are refreshing fountains in front and a "japanese garden" (aka Museo vivo de... 

Samtoy Books

Samtoy Books, Laoag

 monina_c Says:  For your reading needs and gifts visit Samtoy Bookstore at the 2nd Floor of the Tabacalera next to the Museo Iloko. They also rent books out by the hour. :) 

Public Swimming Pool

Public Swimming Pool, Laoag

 monina_c Says:  Anyone can use the swimming pool at the Rizal park for a minimal fee. The pool is part of the public park upgraded by Gov. Imee Marcos. It is located right across the Marcos Stadium. 

wall climbing in laoag

wall climbing in laoag, Laoag

 monina_c Says:  there is a wall in rizal park in laoag that climbers can use at a minimal price. the park is located accross the marcos stadium next to the MMSU Laboratory High School. 

Ilocos Norte Museum

Ilocos Norte Museum, Laoag

 heydelin Says:  It was a Sunday and unfortunately the Museum is closed, Anyway, I'd love to share with you some photos outside the Museum. 

Hall of Justice

Hall of Justice, Laoag

 pres_16 Says:  Before taking our flight to Manila, I took the time to see some of the sites of Laoag City. There is so much to see in Ilocos, so have a good itinerary if you want to make most of your time here even in a single visit.Roaming around the city, I spotted this structure that... 

Hotels  

Java Hotel

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Hotel Tiffany Laoag

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Restaurants  

Johnny Moon Cafe: A treat!

Johnny Moon Cafe: A  treat!, Laoag

 monina_c Says:  Johnny Moon Cafe is a very nice place to meet up with friends. Johnny Moon Cafe is named after our hero Juan Luna (hence Johnny Moon). It is located at the side of the Museo Iloko, a conglomeration of shops and restaurants collectively known as Tabacalera. I tried the... 

Gerry's Grill: They're Everywhere!

Gerry's Grill: They're Everywhere!, Laoag

 wabufamy Says:  Who would've thought that they have a branch in Laoag? This restaurant is located in the La Tabacalera LIfestyle Center. Food is good but they have small servings. Don't believe them when they say it's good for 2 people. Unless, of course you eat like a bird. All of the... 

Johnny Moon Cafe: Modern Laoag Cuisine

Johnny Moon Cafe: Modern Laoag Cuisine, Laoag

 wabufamy Says:  Located in the La Tabacalera Ilocano Lifestyle Center, the cafe adds a modern twist to local cuisine. Don't miss their dinner buffet which costs (if I remember correctly) around P200.00, where you can sample various Ilocano food. 

Nightlife  

Dapayan: Lokal na Lokal

Dapayan: Lokal na Lokal, Laoag

 monina_c Says:  If you want local color, then a visit to the Dapayan is a must! It is a smoky, hot and noisy place where locals and visitors meet to listen to live music and have local delicacies like empanadas, balut, beers and pulutan.I tasted the fried empanada filled with grated papaya... 

Eagle's Nest: Native Ambiance

Eagle's Nest: Native Ambiance, Laoag

 monina_c Says:  Eagle's Nest is the bar located next to the Java Hotel. It is made of native materials and provides a view of the grounds and greens of the adjacent hotel. A relaxing venue to wind down after a busy day exploring Laoag City and its environs. :) Service is fast. The bar is... 

Transportation  

Kalesa (horse carriage)

Kalesa (horse carriage), Laoag

 heydelin Says:  After lounging at the park, we rode a calesa going to the market for Php 26. It was my first time riding a calesa so I was completely thrilled! 

MANONG JOSEPH ACIO IS THE MAN!

MANONG JOSEPH ACIO IS THE MAN!, Laoag

 dollyarroyo Says:  we're a group of photographer hobbyists who had less than 3 days in ilocos. day 1 was already devoted to ilocos sur. day 2, we wanted to capture the iconic places ilocos norte offers. but we were warned that vigan to pagudpud, would be around 5 hours... we were having second... 

A Great person that you must contact

A Great person that you must contact, Laoag

 jenniedevera Says:  it was Nov. 29, 2012 when we landed in Pagudpud for our tour. Actually the tour is Pagudpud-Laoag-Vigan. Anyways, as we landen in the town proper, Kuya Joseph accommodate us. He is our Driver in the whole tour. He brings us to the beautiful places in Laoag, vigan and... 

STAREX 2007 van

STAREX 2007 van, Laoag

 markitotz Says:  We hired this van in our recent Laoag to Pagudpud trip. He also tours around Laoag and Vigan as well.STAREX 2007 model (van)Pro - very good airconditioning, very clean, newOwner - Rodel Luga / Impression - accommodating, negotiable price and tour locations, Laoag-basedPrice... 

Florida Sleeper bus from Laoag to Manila

Florida Sleeper bus from Laoag to Manila, Laoag

 tinkleskadingkadoo Says:  We opted to take the so-called Sleeper bus of Florida for we have our 5yr old daughter with us. To our dismay, The Sleeper was just a seat that could be reclined to a lying position. I think its even narrower than the regular seat. My daughter and I had to share a seat and... 

Riding a Tricycle in Laoag

Riding a Tricycle in Laoag, Laoag

 Benamags Says:  Trike drivers in Laoag can easily tell that you are a tourist. Even though we know the fare is P8.00 per head, they charged us P10.00 each. After our second ride, we brought out all our coins so we can pay the exact amount. End of overcharging! :) 

Bus or air travel in PI

Bus or air travel in PI, Laoag

 bulldogtwo Says:  Keeping in mind the holidays and how busy transportation can get in the Philippines during the holidays, I would avoid travel over the Christmas/New Years breaks. As far as travel goes, travel in PI also takes a long time to get from one place to the other, if you can go by... 

Shopping  

Laoag City Public Market: Chichacorn!
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What to buy: When travelling Ilocos-bound destinations, it is a must that you buy Chichacorn (in different flavors), Longganisang Iloko and Sukang Iloko - Ilocano vinegar (only if travelling by bus).

Written Apr 2, 2010

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The Bridge that connects - Gilbert Bridge
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Crossing from Paoay to Laoag via Gilbert bridge
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Favorite thing: Gilbert Bridge is built across Laoag river and connects Laoag to Batac (14km), Paoay (16km), Vigan (80km) and Manila (485km).

Updated Oct 25, 2006

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