Pagudpud: Day 3 Ilocandia Adventure

Pagudpud a fourth class municipality and a coastal resort town of Ilocos Norte province, in the northern Ilocos Region of the Philippines. According to the latest census, Pagudpud has a population of 20,385 people in 3,804 households. It is the northernmost settlement on Luzon Island. (Wikipedia)

Welcome to Pagudpud!! (^_^)

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is 45-minutes away from the capital city Laoag. You can get there through bus, hired vans and private cars. First time i went there we rode a public bus and the locals were so friendly to direct us where were going and this time, since were many we have our own tour guide.

Pagudpud beach are known to be "Boracay of the North".

The Blue Lagoon

☛ BLUE LAGOON BEACH

It is a hidden bay found at Maira-ira Point, which is a half-moon in shape edifice, by the Nacatnagan Cliff in the east and the Dos Hermanos in the north. This place is where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Reaching the place is quite tiresome for it is around 2.5 kilometers away from the highway with rigged roads and it is found at the interior part of Sitio Malingay. On the way is thick forest and you can also have glance of the sea. Malingay Cove is famous for its crystal blue water and fine white sand. (Wikitravel)

Hanna's beach resort is a luxurious resort in blue lagoon area. Right in front of the resort is a wide stretch of fine white sand beach.

jump.. jump.. jump!!!

In blue lagoon, we had a fine lunch infront of the beach. If you didn't bring food like us, there's a stretch of resto in the area that sell live seafoods and they'll cook it for you.

Palutohan in Blue lagoon

Blue lagoon's sidewalk (from edgar's camera)

☛ BANTAY ABOT CAVE

the hole

Bantay Abot Caves means “a mountain with a hole.” A hole was found at the middle of the mountain where the waves were free to flash into its walls just like an open shore until it was wrecked by an earthquake during the 80’s. It is also called “the underground sea” for on top of the cave is a lustrous vegetative cover. Inside the cave is a church that once you are inside, you do not only hear the echoing sound of the waves, the chirping of the birds but you can also feel the cool breeze of the air. It is a favorite hangout of swallows that swarm to their roost in the late afternoon. It is a very unique creation partly surrounded by the clear blue sea. Its shore has white sand mixed with fragments of shells and rocks that can be made as a décor. Parts of the shore are forms of rocks where you can sit and relax and enjoy a lucid view of the wide sea and verdant mountains. (Wikitravel)

On our way to the cave.. Photo by: edgar

Going to the cave, you need to go down the beach, and step on those rocks and you will be greeted by a smashing waters. =) Be careful with your camera's and gadgets it might get wet. Going up the hole is quiet slippery, but there's a great view of the beach on the back of the hole.

on the other side of the hole

at the entrance of the cave

☛ PATAPAT VIADUCT

Patapat viaduct is a long and winding bridge road that connects Province of Cagayan and Ilocos. It is situated on the cliff side of Cordillera mountain range.

the viaduct

This serves power to the mini-hydro plant in the area.

☛ PARAISO NI ANTON

Paraiso ni Anton is known to its miraculous waters. They said it is enchanted by a white lady. Travelers used to stop-by on the area to sip some drinkable water and freshen up. By the way, the water is cool and refreshing.