Went with the family on a year-ender road trip. Our first stop was Vigan where we stayed at Gordion Hotel. The hotel is pretty good and is right beside the Spanish-era themed Calle Crisologo, the town’s main attraction.
There are many places to go and visit in Vigan such as:
- The aforementioned Calle Crisologo
- Bantayan Church and Bell Tower
- Loom Weaving
- Pagburnayan (Pottery)
- Burgos Museum – residence of Fr. Burgos one of the GomBurZa (Gomez, Burgos, Zamora) priests executed by the Spanish
- Syquia Mansion – residence of former President Elpidio Quirino
- Baluarte – residence of Gov. Chavit Singson. Also has a zoo.
- Cafe Leona – serves Ilocos delicacies
- Light and sound fountain display
The best way to go around town, and definitely not to be missed, is via the calesas or horse-drawn carriages which charge a mandated hourly rate (P150 per calesa per hour).
I’ve been to Vigan before but from what I saw, other than the light and sound fountain display at the town plaza, not much has changed. And that is good. Vigan has remained the same rustic and charming albeit crowded town.