POSTCARD — Destination: Ilocos Sur
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If you want traditional Spanish-like hotels with warm tones and intricate woodwork, stay at Vigan Plaza Hotel. If you opt for a modern take on a Spanish hotel -- sleek, stylish and minimal, but still cozy and historical, stay at La Casa Blanca Hotel
Cafe Evelyn, definitely. It’s a place that instantly makes you feel at home. There’s a wide selection of food — from comfort Ilocano food to adventurous flavors. It’s a restaurant where foodie and picky eaters can find what they love.
La Casa Heritage Skybar. It has a stunning view, chill vibe, good food, great signature cocktails and good music.
Along Calle Crisologo you will see a lot of souvenir shops, but my favorite is Kabsat Lanai. They have the tradition abel weaved cloth and they also have couture abel for your modern take on Filipiniana clothes.
Walk around in Vigan as much as you can. Calle Crisologo is best explored on foot. If you love churches, we do have a lot of churches for pilgrimage in the nearby towns. Try all the local food — bagnet, longganisa, empanda, poquipoqui, etc. Ride the kalesa. Stay two to three nights to enjoy our Heritage City and venture out to nearby spots like the Pinsal Falls in Sta. Maria.