ILOCANDIA

Region I is home to a majority Ilokanos and
the seat of Ilokano culture, heritage and language.

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Ilocos Region came into existence on September 24, 1972 when provinces

of the Philippines were organized into 11
regions by Presidential Decree

No. 1 of the Integrated Plan
of then President Ferdinand Marcos.

Moreover, the region is said to be surrounded by many tourist
destinations that people like to visit.

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I am proud that I already have visited Ilocos. It was a great experience.

This time, I want to share the excitement I felt through my photos. :) These are only some of the places we have visited during our Travel Photography. Leggo! :)

FARMS

Not only great destinations surrounds Ilocos but you can also see farms in the province.

Just like any other places, the province has also rich soils that sustains their farming activities.

MALACAÑANG OF THE NORTH

A structure that serves as a reminder of the time when Marcoses wielded power during Martial Law.

This house served as the official residence of the First Family during the time when they were in Ilocos.

 This place also overlooks the Paoay Lake.

After Marcos was deposed in 1986 and died a few years later, the palace transformed into a museum of the late president's memorabilia. 

SAND DUNES

Another tourist destination in Ilocos is the Sand Dunes.

A 4x4 truck ride that will take you on a journey on the sands is one of the activities tourists love to do.

Anywhere you look, all you can see are sand that somehow looks like a desert.

BURNAYAN

Pots molded in Ilocos.

Also, they create miniatures of the Kalesa.

PAGUDPUD BEACH

Very refreshing! This is in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. This is where we have checked in. After a very tiring tour, taking a bath in this beautiful beach has removed our tiredness.

 

Beautiful white sands. :)

Aside from the beautiful beach, it's my first time to see a very awesome sunset here!

 

 I enjoyed our stay here. Isn't it GREAT? :)

BANTAY ABOT

     Bantay Abot Cave is not really a cave but a hill that was wrecked by an earthquake in the 80's leaving a hole in the middle. The top of the cave is covered with lush green vegetation thus adding the beauty of the cave. To get to the interior of the cave, one need to go down a few concrete staircase and a rocky part going up to the hole. (MyNomadicHabits)

 

From the inside of the hole, youu can see the blue waters of Maira-ira beach or Blue Lagoon.

 

 and on the other side of the hole is the Timangtang Rock - a bell-shaped rocked in the coast of Barangay Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. 

Apart from the view, I also enjoyed hearing the echoes of the waves hitting the shores. And take a look at this, we found a sea urchin! This place is also rich in sea creatures.