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Laoag is the provincial capital of Ilocos Norte.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

• Cebu Pacific [1] from Manila. Flies daily
• Philippine Airlines [2] from Manila. One flight every day of the week.
• Mandarin Airlines [3] from Kaohsiung. Flies Thursday and Sunday evening.
• Hong Kong Express Airways [4] from Hong Kong. Flies Thursday and Sunday evening.

[edit] By bus

• Farinas - Station in Manila on Dapitan and Lacson
• Partas - Baguio (Gov. Pack Road), Cubao-Aurora, Manila-Sampaloc and Pasay
• Philippine Rabbit - Baguio (Gov. Pack Road)
• Maria De Leon - Station near University of Santo Tomas, Dapitan and Lacson
• Florida - Espana

[edit] Get around

• Calesa - Horse-drawn carriage
• Jeepney
• Tricycle
• Rent-a-car

[edit][add listing] See

• Ilocos Norte Museum. 9am to 5pm closed: Mondays. Entrance: P 30.  edit
• Tobacco Monopoly.  edit
• Sand Dunes, La Paz. The only desert in the Philippines. 4x4 vehicle recommended to appreciate the desert beauty.  edit
• Sinking Belltower. - named so because it slowly sinks into the soft soil of the city. A decade ago, the entrance was still tall enough to let a man on horseback enter. Now not even a man could enter.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• 4x4 Off Roading.  edit
• Beach.  edit
• Relax, Unwind, Enjoy Nature.  edit
• Sand Bording.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Bagnet.  edit
• Banana Chips.  edit
• Cornics.  edit
• Garlic.  edit
• Hand Woven Baskets.  edit
• Ilocano Records (CDs).  edit
• Ilocos Vinegar.  edit
• Longanisa.  edit
• Onions.  edit
• Taro (Kamote) Chips.  edit

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Cailian Grill, (along Bacarra Road).  edit
• Cristine's Miki.  edit
• Dap-Ayan. try the Laoag Empanada along Rizal Street near Provincial Capitol  edit
• Dawang's, San Nicolas. try their crispy dinuguan  edit
• La Preciosa, (along Rizal Street near Ablan Avenue).  edit
• Macy's Diner, Gen Segundo Ave. cor M.H. del Pilar St. (Coming from the Sinking Bell Tower: Walk northbound for approx 200 meters (2 small blocks).), ☎ (63)(77)770-3551. 8:00 - 20:00. An American 1950's inspired restaurant. Serves most of your favorite American, Chinese, & Filipino foods. As low as Php 79 per meal.  edit
• Saramsam, (along Rizal Street Infront of Texicano Hotel).  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

Giannis - along Mckinley Street, Brgy 10, behind Provincial Capitol. Giannis offers great food, ambiance, music and vibe. Try their baby back ribs (no MSG) with Giannis fried rice.

Kalye Lagsca

• herencias cafe, paoay ilocos norte. try pinakbet and dinuguan pizza  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Gertes Resort, Brgy. Balatong, ☎ (+63) (077) 786 - 10 53, [5]. The hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation rooms, all equipped with cable TV, Wi-Fi connectivity, telephone, and also comes with complimentary breakfast. Some of its facilities are Gertes Restaurant, Bare n' Bloom Spa, swimming pools, and business center. Rates on official website start at PHP 900.00.  edit

• Hotel Tiffany, Gen. Segundo Ave Cor. M.H. del Pilar St., ☎ +(63)(77)770-3550, [6]. Offers 24 guestrooms, all of which have air-conditioned, cable television, and private toilet and bath. Some of its amenities include high-speed Internet access, room service, and wake-up call. Best rates on official website start at PHP 1050.  edit

• Ilocos Norte Hotel & Convention Center, Barangay 41 - Balacad, ☎ (63) 77 670 8817, [7]. It offers 96 exquisitely designed rooms, all of which have air-conditioning system, cable TV, private toilet and bath, phone and coffee/tea maker. Some of its amenities include high-speed Internet access, swimming pool, and restaurant, bar and café. Rates start at PHP 2,500.  edit

• Ilocos Rosewell Hotel, Brgy.1, San Francisco National High-Way San Nicolas, ☎ (077) 670-6528, [8]. Offers 22 air-conditioned guestrooms, all of which have cable TV, free Wi-Fi, mini-bar, and a telephone. Some of its amenities include massage service, laundry and dry cleaning, wake-up call, and airport and city transfers. Best rates on official website start at PHP 1,200.  edit

• Isabel Suites, Bacarra Road, Laoag City (beside Jollibee Bacarra road), ☎ (+63 (077) 770-4998 ; +63 (077) 771-1900, [9].  edit

• Java Hotel, Bacarra Road 55-B, Salet (Fariñas Caltex Station), ☎ (+632) 246-1010, [10]. A hospitable place with touches of Balinese, Moroccan, and Spanish style decoration. Both offers rooms, suites, and dormitory-type quarters. Rates start at PHP 1980.  edit

• Renzo Hotel, Brgy.19, Santa Marcela, Rizal cor. Guerrero Street, Laoag City, ☎ Tel +63 (077) 770-4898 ; +63 (077) 770-5288 Fax +63 (077) 607-0861, [11].  edit
• Playa Tropical Hotel Ilocos, Barangay Victoria, Ilocos Norte , Philippines, [12]. A Balinese inspired hotel located in the heart of Currimao, 25 minutes from Laoag Int'l Airport and 45-1hr away from Vigan. The hotel has a seafront view of calm waves and fine sand beaches where you can do water sports activities like kayaking, pedal boating and skim boarding. Php3800.00.  edit

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