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Patapat Viaduct is an elevated concrete highway constructed along winding mountainside in the northernmost section of Ilocos Norte. This viaduct was constructed to solve the problem of landslides in the area which have caused so many vehicular accidents in the past.
…This will take you through winding mountain roads that have lush vegetation on both sides and occasional views of the sea until you reach the patapat viaduct.
The San Augustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte is One out of the Four Baroque Churches of the Philippines and designated as a World Heritage Site .
…The most imposing of these buttresses could be found in Paoay Church, while the true testament of this architecture could be seen in San Agustin Church, Manila, the only structure in Intramuros to survive World War II.
… A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
This is only place in the Philippines where you can find a desert in the seemingly endless coastal sand dunes of Suba. … It is quite an exercise and walking in these sand dunes feels like meditating. … I suggest that you walk during early morning and ensure that it won’t rain.
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Completed on the 30th of March, 1892, the design and construction of the Lighthouse of Cape Bojeador was initially undertaken by the Engineer Magin Pers y Pers but was subsequently reconfigured and finished by the Engineer Guillermo Brockman. …” ( >> Read More: Heritage Conservation Society – Cape Bojeador Lighthouse )
…What is notable about the Bojeador Lighthouse is that is still has intact the original cupola and lantern.” ( >> Read More: Heritage Conservation Society – Cape Bojeador Lighthouse )
… How to get here: Located approximately 35 kilometres north of the City of Laoag, there is a large sign along the national highway which serves as the landmark for Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.
It should be called the ” anti-Boracay of the North ” since it boast of beautiful white beach backed by rows of coconut palms minus the noise and nightlife of Boracay. … If you are standing in the middle of Pagudpud, Saud beach the photo above is the scene that you would see on your left side with the shores transforming into a rocky coastline.
…When you see a photo of Saud Beach that is white, I’m sure it was taken in at noon time.
The common mistake of people is just to be satisfied at looking at these windmills from a distant view from the Bangui look out on the way to Pagudpud. … You just need to know where to turn and go straight passing by a village all the way to this Bangui coast .
…” Standing in an arc in wind-lashed scrubland, the windmills, which started supplying electricity to 40 per cent of Ilocos Norte province in May, are the first source of clean energy introduced in the Phillipines, a nation with 84 million people reliant on oil and gas.
by Allen Staley Technically the beach maybe defined as the area from the shoreline up to the natural sand area and if developed/landscaped shaded with other amenities up to 50 meters beyond the natural sand area. Primary considerations for SWIMMING beaches Sand quality and color Water quality Pollutants Gradient </span Waves Currents Underwater obstructions Marine … Continue reading Beach Evaluation Guide
I would dare say that this is the best swimming beach in the North and more apt to be called the “Balesin of the North”.
… Gradient – There is a gradual slope from the beach as it kiss the blue water and it suddenly drops off exceeding a normal person’s height.
… Currents – I don’t think this will be safe for children so make sure that they have a life vest and not just a floater device.
Instead of developing a frequently asked question (FAQ) in my Our Awesome Planet blog, I decided to create a dedicated online travel guide for each awesome places in the Philippines.
…In fact, I already did most of the research for you and I distill the information on what are the essentials and the awesome places to go to.
… Most of the information in this guide, is based on my own experience which I’ve documented in my blog, including:
