I recently got to explore the Hispanic city of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. It was a dream come true to tour this place, as it has always been on top of my must-see spots before I die.
I started my evening tour with a kalesa ride to Calle Crisologo.
The author enters Vigan’s town center by carriage
Calle Crisologo is filled with shops and restaurants.
The author at Calle Crisologo
The author checks out the shops along Calle Crisologo
I had the best vigan empanada i’Ve ever had at Irene’s Vigan Empanada.
Irene’s Vigan Empanada is a popular eatery along the famous street
Irene’s famous empanada does not disappoint
i had sorbetes along Calle Crisologo for dessert.
The author tries the sorbetes at Vigan
Cheese, pineapple, and ube sorbetes at Vigan
A cold beer at the ROOFTOP of Hotel Luna is a good idea.
The author’s favorite beer at the Hotel Luna roof deck
Leona Florentino’s monument at Vigan
I got to explore the famous monuments at Vigan’s city center.
Jose Rizal at Vigan
The Dancing FoUntain Show was a trippy experience after dark.
Vigan’s Dancing Fountain Show
The fountain show features popular songs along with its water features
The author enjoys Vigan at night
Ilocos Sur continues to attract both local and foreign tourists with its Old World charm
After walking around the plaza, i Looked around antique shops. Lucy Chan’s Antique House has the best selection of trinkets and home fUrnishings from another era.
Antique jewelry on display at Lucy Chan Antique House
Lucy Chan offers unique antique home furnishings and trinkets
I relaxed with a cup of hot rice coffee and some balikUtsa, a local sugarcane candy at coffee break Vigan.
The author enjoys rice coffee and balikutsa, a local candy made of sugarcane molasses
It was a comfortingly delicious treat.
Good night, Vigan!
I hope to be back soon, Vigan!