Pagudpud

        Pagudpud, which is located at the Nortwest Part of Luzon Island Philippines. It is from the province of Ilocos Norte which belongs to Region 1- Ilocos.
      

        Going to Pagudpud will take you 11-12 hours from Manila when you are travelling by bus. Partas Bus Company have a direct route from Manila to Pagudpud but take note that only at Sampaloc Terminal offered this route. I decided to go with the Cubao to Laoag route that cost me Php797.00. I traveled 8 0'clock in the evening and arrived at around 4:30 in the morning. Then ride a tricycle from Laoag Partas Station to Bus Terminal going to Pagudpud, fare is around 10 pesos. I arrived too early for the first trip is 5:30 so I drop by first in a restaurant and have some breakfast which is just only a minute walk from the Terminal. I arrived at Pagudpud around 7:30 in the morning and the fare of bus from Laoag to Pagudpud cost Php75.00. Kuya Wilmer my tour guide is already there waiting for me which I already hired before I went there. They have a fixed rate which is Php1,200 for north and south bound tour maximum of three person. We started on the South bound tour.

Bangui Wind Farm

     Our first stop is at Bangui wind farm which is located at Bangui Ilocos Norte. The windmills was arranged in a single row stretching along a nine kilometer shoreline of Bangui bay facing the west Philippine sea.      
After that I have to transfer into another tricycle for the Kapurpurawan and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse that I have to pay Php300 for this tour.

Kapurpurawan

          Kapurpurawan Rock formation was located at barangay Saoit, Burgos Ilocos Norte. The rocks was formed thousand years ago by forces of the ocean on its rocky coast.                              

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

          Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, another tourist spot in Burgos Ilocos that was built during the latter part of 19th century. This lighthouse was located on a top of the hill overlooking the vast expanse of China Sea. I was overwhelmed with the view on top of the lighthouse all I want to do is to stare at the unending vast of the sea.   

           

           After that we went north were you can you see these tourist spots:

Kabigan Falls

         Kabigan falls that is situated at the eastern part of Barangay Balaoi Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. From the registration area  to the falls you have to trek for about 30-45 minutes depending on your speed. Along the way you will pass through rice fields so most of the time you will be walking on an open field. It is advisable to bring caps or umbrella or any that may protect your skin from the sun and also bring water so that you will not be dehydrated.  Here in Kabigan Falls you need to pay for the environmental and tour guide fee which cost me Php110.00

Patapat Viaduct

             Patapat Viaduct is a bridge elevated 31 meters over sea level. It is a concrete coastal bridge 1.3 km long and connects the Maharlika Highway from Laoag, Ilocos Norte to the Cagayan Valley Region. The bridge was completed and opened in October 1986 and it is the 4th longest bridge in the Philippines.                                   

Paraiso ni Anton

             Paraiso ni Anton, that is located in Pan-Philippine highway, Pagudpud Ilocos Norte. The cool water that came from the mountains is believe to be miraculous because of its healing properties. Many people drop by at the place and get some water to drink and some fill their containers to take home.                          

Timmangtang Rock

           Timmangtang Rock is one of the tourist spot in Pagudpud Ilocos Norte loacted at the seacoast of Sitio Gaoa, Barangay Baloi. The rock called timmangtang because of its belle like shape.                      

Bantay Abot Cave

             Bantay Abot Cave which is just near at the Timmangtang rock also located also at the seacost of Sitio Gaoa, Barangay Baloi, Pagudpud Ilocos Norte. Locals in the province believe that the Bantay Abot cave and the Timmangtang rock are lovers. They said that the Bantay abot cave is the female and the Timmangtang rock is the male.                          

Blue Lagoon

         Maira-ira beach or known as Blue Lagoon located at Maira-ira point Sitio Malingay Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. The beach offers white sand cove with a turquoise water. The place is also near in Hannah's Resort where they offers 1.2 kilometer zip line over open water. The zip line is a bit pricey but its a must try.

                      This is the room I rented that cost Php500 per night at Marilyn Homestay located at Saud beach.