Ilocos is a popular tourist destination because of its accessibility by land. There are flights to this part of the country, but many opt to go on a long road trip. It has been a tradition for some families and friends to go on a weekend drive to Vigan, Pagudpud and other famous attractions in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

Here's a budget and itinerary for Ilocos.

The Philippines has many destinations from Luzon to Mindanao that will keep visitors coming back for more. Beaches with fine, bone, white sand and glistening cerulean waters, an underwater ecosystem with colorful corals in various shapes, cities with a mix of eastern and western culture and a mountainous region that has verdant, rolling hills. You have several options when you decide to visit and explore the country.

This is a condensed list of the places you can visit and things you can do while in the Philippines.

Vigan is a fourth class city and is the capital of Ilocos Sur. A visit to this historical city will bring you back to Spanish colonial times with the clopping of horse carriages, cobblestone streets and old houses transformed into shops, restaurants and hotels.

Ilocos has several noteworthy destinations that has made it a popular tourist spot for Filipinos. The region has a UNESCO Heritage Town, white sand beaches, historical structures, delicious food, and unique landscapes that attract different kinds of travelers.