HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesIlocosVigan 11 Things to do in Vigan + Ilocos Sur Tourist Spots By Marcos Detourista. Updated on March 1, 2023. Where to go in Vigan and Ilocos Sur? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, top things to do, must-see places, tourist spots & more. Visiting Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, transports you to an old-fashioned world—as old as the Spanish colonial era. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved towns of its kind in Asia. Expectedly, the top Vigan attractions are quaint structures dating back to as far as the 16th century. From cobblestone streets to horse-drawn carriages to baroque buildings, it feels like you are traveling back in time as you roam around Calle Crisologo. While you are at it, be sure to bring home some antique souvenirs and partake in Ilocano delicacies, like empanada, bagnet, longganisa, tupig, and chichacorn. From Vigan, you may explore the rest of Ilocos Sur province or traverse farther north to Ilocos Norte. Explore Bangui Windmills, Pagudpud beaches, Paoay Church, La Paz Sand Dunes, Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub & more. Or try surfing in La Union, which is only about two hours away by land travel. Here’s a list of beautiful places to visit in Vigan including top things to do & the best Vigan tourist spots. To make your trip planning easy, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app. Seeing all your saved locations on the map will help you get started on planning your Vigan itinerary and know the best areas to stay, near places you want to go. See also: Best Travel Booking Apps. View all travel tips on: Vigan. 1. Calle Crisologo Calle Crisologo, Vigan Calle Crisologo, Vigan Location: Crisologo, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Book your trip to Vigan Before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Vigan HotelsFlights Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebookTiktokPinterest 2. Saint Paul Metropolitan Cathedral St. Paul Cathedral, Vigan Palacio De Arzobispado, Vigan Location: Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. 3. Plaza Salcedo Plaza Salcedo and St. Paul Cathedral, Vigan Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol, Vigan Vigan City Hall, Vigan Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. 4. Bantay Church Bell Tower Bantay Watchtower near Vigan Location: Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. 5. Nuestra Senora Dela Caridad Church Nuestra Senora Dela Caridad Church in Bantay, Ilocos Sur Location: Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. 6. Visit a museum Padre Burgos Museum, Vigan Syquia Mansion, Vigan Crisologo Museum, Vigan Syquia MansionLocation: Quirino Boulevard. Save on Google Maps. Crisologo MuseumLocation: A. Reyes St. Save on Google Maps. Padre Burgos House (Burgos Mansion)Location: Burgos St. Save on Google Maps. Arce MansionLocation: Quirino Boulevard. Save on Google Maps. 7. Stay in a heritage house Gordion HotelLocation: V. Delos Reyes corner Salcedo Sts. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts Villa Angela Heritage HouseLocation: #26 Quirino Blvd. Save on Google Maps.See room discounts 8. Leona Florentino House Leona Florentino House, Vigan Leona Florentino Statue, Vigan Location: Mena Crisologo Street, Plaza Burgos. Save on Google Maps. 9. Try Vigan food Vigan Empanadaan, Vigan Vigan Longganisa & Bagnet Bulalo Lomi at FG Resto Bulalohan, Bantay 10. Mindoro Black Sand Beach Mindoro Black Sand Beach, Vigan Mindoro Black Sand Beach, Vigan Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. 11. Simbaan-a-Bassit Simbaan-a-Bassit, Vigan Location: Liberation Blvd, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Ilocos Sur churches & heritage sites Santa Maria Church, Ilocos Sur Santa Maria Church, Ilocos Sur Santa Maria Church (Church of Our Lady of the Assumption)Location: 4 Santa Maria – Burgos Rd, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur . Save on Google Maps. Candon Church (Saint John of Sahagun Parish Church)Location: San Juan Street, Candon, 2710 Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Cabugao Church (St. Mark the Evangelist Church)Location: Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. San Vicente Church (San Vicente de Ferrer Parish)Location: San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Sinait Church (St. Nicolas Parish Church)Location: Sinait, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Narvacan Church (St. Lucy Parish Church)Location: Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Caoayan Church (Our Lady of Hope Parish)Location: Poblacion, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Magsingal Church (Church of St. William the Hermit)Location: Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Santa Catalina Church (St. Catherine of Alexandria Church)Location: Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Santo Domingo ChurchLocation: Manila North Road, Sto. Domingo, 2729 Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Cervantes Church (Santo Niño de Prague Parish)Location: Cervantes, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. San Esteban Church (St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish)Location: San Esteban, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. San Vicente Church in Ilocos Sur, Philippines San Vicente Church, Ilocos Sur Cabugao Church in Ilocos Sur, Philippines Cabugao Church, Ilocos Sur St. Nicolas Parish Church in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines Sinait Church, Ilocos Sur Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub (NOAH) Parasailing at Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub (NOAH), Ilocos Sur Sand dunes 4×4 adventure at Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub (NOAH), Ilocos Sur Narvacan coast, Ilocos Sur Parasailing at Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub (NOAH), Ilocos Sur Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub (NOAH), Ilocos Sur Location: Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Sabangan Beach & Vitalis Villas Vitalis Villas, Santiago, Ilocos Sur Vitalis Villas, Santiago, Ilocos Sur Sabangan Beach, Santiago, Ilocos Sur Location: Santiago, Ilocos Sur. Save on Google Maps. Vitalis Villas Book room discounts Laoag & Ilocos Norte Paoay Church (San Agustin Church) in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines Location: Ilocos region. Save on Google Maps. Laoag Travel Essentials Where to stay See more: Laoag & Ilocos Norte travel tips 18 Things to do in Laoag + Ilocos Norte Tourist Spots Abra Location: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Save on Google Maps. Abra Travel Essentials Where to stay See more: Abra travel tips 11 Things to do in Abra + Tourist Spots La Union Location: Ilocos region. Save on Google Maps. La Union Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Manila-Luzon Shuttle – Tagaytay, Baguio, Laguna, La Union & more Philippines Unlimited Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) Philippines 4G Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) See more: La Union travel tips 11 Things to do in La Union + Tourist Spots What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Vigan that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Vigan Vigan tourist spots, things to do in Vigan, where to go in Vigan & more. 1. Calle Crisologo 2. Saint Paul Metropolitan Cathedral 3. Plaza Salcedo 4. Bantay Church Bell Tower 5. Nuestra Senora Dela Caridad Church 6. Visit a museum 7. Stay in a heritage house 8. Leona Florentino House 9. Try Vigan food 10. Mindoro Black Sand Beach 11. Simbaan-a-Bassit Ilocos Sur churches & heritage sites Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub (NOAH) Sabangan Beach & Vitalis Villas Laoag & Ilocos Norte Abra La Union Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Vigan Click below & search recommended Vigan hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. 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