DIY: Vigan in a Day

Vigan City is located in the province of Ilocos Sur. It is some 405.3 kilometers north of Manila. Despite its distance to Manila, it is actually possible to have a 2N 1D tour of it without needing to check in a hotel. Here's how you can have a DIY: Vigan in a Day.

DIY: Vigan in a Day

 Your adventure begins in Manila. Head to one of the bus terminals* below and board the "midnight"/ sleeper buses to Vigan City.

Partas Bus

Cubao Terminal: 816 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao Quezon City
☎ +63 (2) 7278278
Pasay Terminal: Aurora Boulevard (Tramo) Corner Edang St. San Roque, Pasay City
☎ +63 (2) 8528194

 Dominion Bus Lines
Dapitan, Sampaloc, Manila
☎ +63 (2) 7414146

 *You should book for a reservation during the Holidays/ Weekends because these terminals usually get crowded during these times.
Vigan City Arch

 The trip to Vigan City takes about 8-9 hours depending on traffic. I highly recommend that you bring a packed breakfast and lunch to cut the cost of food in your budget.

Vigan City's Tourist Map

 Here's a useful itinerary that you might want to use:

Legend

⇧ = walk       📸 = photoshoot

  • Arrival in Vigan City (write arrival time here: _____________)
  • 📸 at Vigan Arch (5-10 min)
  • ⇧ (10-15 min) or ride a trike (5 min) going to Vigan Cathedral
  • 📸/ Prayer time in Vigan Cathedral (15-30 min)
  • 📸 in Plaza Salcedo (5-10 min)
  • 📸 in Plaza Burgos (5-10 min)
  • ⇧ to Calle Crisologo (10-15 minutes)
  • 📸 + souvenir shopping in Calle Crisologo (1-2 hours)
  • Lunch (1-2 hours) 
  • 📸 Syquia Mansion (20-30 min)
  • ⇧ towards Crisologo Museum (20-30 min)
  • 📸 Crisologo Museum (20-30 min)
  • ⇧ towards Pagburnayan (5-10 min)
  • 📸 Pagburnayan (10-15 min)
  • Snacks: try the Ilocos Empanada (10-20 min)
  • Ride a trike to Baluarte (5 min)
  • 📸 Baluarte (1-2 hours)
  • Ride a trike to Bantay Church (10-15 min)
  • 📸 / Prayer time in Bantay Church (20-30 min)
  • Ride a bus heading home (you can have your dinner at one of the stops) 

Places to visit during your Vigan Tour:

Baluarte (ni Chavit)

Hidden Garden

Pinagburnayan
'
Calle Crisologo

Burgos Ancestral House and Museum

Vigan Cathedral

Plaza Burgos

Leona Florentino statue

Cafe Leona AKA Leona Florentino House

Plaza Salcedo


Bonus:

Bantay Church

Budget Breakdown:

Bus fare round trip: P1400 -1500
Trike: P50-100
Food: (optional)
Souvenir: (optional)

Total budget per pax: P1600 -P2000 

I hope that this article would be helpful to you and your future plans to visit Vigan City.
Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Comments

  1. Coach Aileen SantosNovember 4, 2017 at 3:30 PM

    Helpful guide! Thanks!

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  2. SwatiNovember 10, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    Vigan looks really pretty. Loved the old churches and cobbled streets. What is its historic significance ?

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioNovember 11, 2017 at 11:15 AM

      Hi Swati, Vigan is one of the oldest cities here in the Philippines. Aside from that it is also one of the most preserved. Modernization took a toll at the old Spanish colonial era streets and infrastructure. Vigan serves as a reminder of that.

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  3. daniJanuary 4, 2018 at 1:27 PM

    Vigan looks like a fantastic destination! I like that you were able to include many different sites to see that would appeal to a wide variety of traveler. Great Guide!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJanuary 5, 2018 at 11:51 AM

      Thanks so much for your comment Dani. =) Much appreciated. =)

      Delete
  4. Rumi Mahanta DuttaJanuary 4, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    Vegan is really amazing... Liked the pictures

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2018 at 1:30 AM

    I have a friend visiting the Philippines next month and I'll be sure to forward her this post. There are a lot of great ideas that I'm sure she'll love Vigan :)!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJanuary 5, 2018 at 11:59 AM

      That would be great. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. =)

      Delete

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