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Tourist Spots in Vigan, Ilocos Sur

A sojourn to the Illocandia is incomplete without walking down the cobblestone streets and rows of ancestral houses in Vigan city aptly called “Heritage Village”. Built in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles, thick brick walls, tile roofs and red clay, the mansions stand side by side to each other as if frozen in time. Calle Crisologo Calle Crisologo at night ( image source ) The street brings back the mood of the historic Spanish times; experience the grandeur of the past as you stroll alongside ancestral houses; an excellent spot to shop for antiques and souvenir items.

Tourist Spots in Pangasinan

Pangasinan , the 3rd biggest province in the whole Philippine archipelago, got its name from salt or asin in the vernacular. Pangasinan literally means "where salt or asin is made." In fact the salt based concoction called "bagoong," a favorite fish paste or fish sauce among many Asians, has become one of Pangasinan's regular export items through the years. Map of Pangasinan

Tourist Spots in Batangas

The province of Batangas, just a few hours away by land from Metro Manila, presents an eyeful of discoveries for traveler. Taal Lake and Volcano Taal Volcano One of Southern Luzon’s centerpiece attractions, Taal Lake and Volcano can be reached through the lakeshore towns such as Talisay, San Nicolas, Agoncillo and Laurel. Known to be the smallest active volcano in the world, Taal volcano is surrounded by a lake on an 8.8 km islet, itself lapped by a 27 km long lake. Check out hotel availability in Tagaytay

Tourist Spots in Occidental Mindoro

Beyond the southwest coast of Batangas lies Occidental Mindoro, a province that glimmers with natural luster that even the jaded traveler cannot ignore. Apo Reef National Park Apo Reef ( image source ) Found in Apo Island, Sablayan, the park dubbed as the diving mecca of the Philippines, is a 34 kilometer reef that has a narrow channel dividing the reef into two lagoon systems. Beneath the clear water of these lagoons, divers can explore the fine white sand bottom with its colourful array of approximately 400 to 500 coral species. Almost 500 marine species, including a variety of sharks, stingrays and manta rays, can also be spotted around the area. Bird watchers can visit the fascinating bird populated islands of Binangaan and Cajos del Bajo, which is also part of the Apo Reef Marine Park.

Tourist Spots in Baggao, Cagayan

Baggao is gifted with natural aesthetically pristine and beautiful sceneries where horizons of water, rocks, rare species of plants and untamed animals abound. The lush of rolling hills and mountains covered with thick forest vegetation is evident of truly awesome and breathtaking gift of Mother Nature. Duba Undeground River and Cave San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan Duba Cave

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