Bacarra Church and Bell Tower, Ilocos Norte: How to Get There

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Ilocos Norte

Ilocos Region · Luzon

Capital: Capital: Laoag
Cities and municipalities: 2 cities · 21 municipalitiesCities: Laoag, Batac
Languages: Languages: Ilocano · Isnag · Itneg · Filipino · English

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Tourist Spots

🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Jeep or tricycle north from Laoag (about 15 minutes).
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🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Bus north from Laoag (about 1.5 hours) then tricycle
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🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Bus north from Laoag then tricycle up the hill
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🎟️ Entrance:
PHP 50 adults (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
8 AM–5 PM
🧭 Getting there:
In Dingras town proper, by jeep from Laoag.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
In Badoc town proper along the national highway.
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🎟️ Entrance:
PHP 20 (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
Rainy season to early dry season
🧭 Getting there:
Barangay Agaga, Burgos; about a 20-minute trek from the jump-off.
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🎟️ Entrance:
PHP 10 (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
Morning; rainy season has the most water
🧭 Getting there:
Trek of about 30–45 minutes from the jump-off on the highway in Barangay Balaoi.
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🕒 Best time:
Early morning or late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Bus north from Laoag then tricycle and short walk
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🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Laoag City proper
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
On the coast of Barangay Pagsanahan Sur, west of Badoc town proper.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
In Laoag City proper, walking distance from the plaza.
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🎟️ Entrance:
PHP 70 adults (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
8 AM–5 PM
🧭 Getting there:
On the shore of Paoay Lake, by tricycle from Paoay or Batac.
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🎟️ Entrance:
PHP 30 (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
8 AM–5 PM
🧭 Getting there:
In Batac City proper, near the town church.
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🎟️ Entrance:
PHP 50 adults (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
8 AM–5 PM, closed Sundays
🧭 Getting there:
In Laoag City proper.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime; lit up at night
🧭 Getting there:
Bus or jeep from Laoag City (about 30 minutes)
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🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
About 3 km inland from the sea, by tricycle from Paoay town.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime for the views
🧭 Getting there:
On the Maharlika Highway east of Pagudpud town, between Barangays Balaoi and Pancian.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Jeep or tricycle east from Laoag.
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Beaches

🎟️ Entrance:
Boat rental PHP 1300 for up to 5 (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
Dry season, calm seas; boats run 6 AM–2 PM
🧭 Getting there:
Boats leave from the La Virgen Milagrosa Chapel shore in Badoc.
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🕒 Best time:
Mar–May
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Pagudpud town
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🕒 Best time:
Mar–May
🧭 Getting there:
Bus to Pagudpud then tricycle
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Pasalubong & Delicacies

Chichacorn and Ilocano chips
Crunchy corn, camote, taro and cassava chips sold outside; bagnet, longganisa, garlic and sukang Iloko inside.
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Ilocos Empanada
Bright orange crispy empanada filled with egg, longganisa and green papaya.
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Pasuquin Biscocho
Soft, anise-scented bread from a prewar bakery, also sold in a crunchy version.
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