Solo Backpack: Ilocos Sur Part I

Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

Capital: Vigan City

Day III (Aug 23,2012) : Vigan- Bantay- Baluarte Tour

Woke up by 7 AM, Im now heading to Vigan.Checked out at Texicano and left my other stuffs because I’ll return the following day. I just brought my DayPack Backpack,Tripod and Sling Bag for my cam.According to Texicano’s friendly staff the Mini-Bus Terminals (to Vigan) is just 2 blocks away from the hotel. Indeed True!. No Breakfast yet, I bought  food from the nearby and popular convenience store in Ilocos, IlocosStop.Around 830-900 the mini-nonaircon bus(Fare=P60.00) departed even if it’s half empty,that’s the disadvantage of riding these mini-buses because along the way they will pick up passengers and it is time consuming and they did cut their trip at the last town of Ilocos Norte which is Badoc and return my P30.00 because I’m the only passenger who is heading to Vigan. Better ride (Partas,Farinas and Florida BusLines).So I hopped and push my luck again to another mini-bus to Vigan, and after  an Hour and half. I arrived at the Heritage City of Vigan around 1130am.

Now Looking for a Lodge

 I have two options both got from Marcos's blog..

-Vigan Hotel –located at the back of Vigan Cathedral (near Plaza Burgos and Crisologo St)

-Socio Pastoral Council-located at the Archbishop Palace,a retreat house, caters  tourists and those who will attend seminars (near Plaza Salcedo and Vigan Cathedral)

I  settled and checked in at Socio Pastoral for an Overnight Stay(  Fan Room worth P300.00,Shared CR,2 Beds)Has Curfew by 9pm.

 

Started  my Vigan Walking Tour (a Must see when your visiting Vigan)
How to get to Crisologo?: Walk

1^st Stop: Crisologo Street (Home of the Ancestral Houses)

Calesa for Hire. I'm not sure How Much? In Laoag it's P60.00(Solo)

  

Next Stop:Outside Crisologo Street

How to get to these locations?: Walk

Bassit in Ilocano means Small = Small Church

Museum Hours: 830-1130am/1:30-4:30pm Monday-Sunday

Padre Jose Burgos's Birthplace(Burgos Museum)Museum Hours: 830-1130am/1:30-4:30pm Tues-Sunday

On Half Mast...Courtesy to Sec. Robredo

Vigan Cathedral and Plaza Salcedo

On Half Mast... Courtesy to Sec.Robredo

UNESCO World Heritage Marker

The Vigan Empanadaan Marker (near Plaza Burgos). Try the Best Empanada de Vigan here

 Here is my Room

My P300.00 Worth Lodge at Socio Pastoral Council, Vigan

to be continue: Solo Backpack: Ilocos Sur Part II