Batac and Paoay Ilocos Norte

Batac, Ilocos Norte - "Home of the Great Leaders"

The next day after our Vigan tour, we went to Laoag. It was a one and a half hour travel from Vigan with Partas Bus. The fare costs around 150 Php.

We visited the following places: 

Marcos Mausoleum
-This is the place where Former President Ferdinand Marcos was laid to rest in an enclosed glass crypt inside an air conditioned room with Gregorian music playing endlessly. Marcos' embalmed body has been on public display since shortly after his remains were brought home in 1993.
-Taking of pictures is not allowed

Photo from here

Marcos Museum
-The museum shows memorabilia of the late president, from his stint in the armed forces down to his presidency.

Pictures of Imelda Marcos and former President Ferdinand Marcos

Some of the dresses of Imelda Marcos on display

 Nice to meet you...

Paoay, Ilocos Norte- "Paoay Kumakaway"

We visited the Paoay Church (San Agustin Church of Paoay). 

"It is completed in 1710 and is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. In 1993, the church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one best examples of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines."

 side of the church

 Inside the church

Because of time constraints we were not able to visit other places like Sand Dunes and Malacanang of the North.

We will definitely go back to check out the places that we missed.

Then we head to Laoag proper to take the last trip going to Pagudpud.