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We’re not done with our ‘tour’ of The Heritage Village that is Vigan, Ilocos Sur. There are still more interesting touristy places to see and fun things to do, but I just want to point some links for visitor information and accommodations.
GETTING THERE:
The two means of travel to Vigan are by land and by air.
By Land
The 405 km stretch from Manila to Vigan is a comfortable seven hour ride along the scenic Ilocos Highway. Partas Bus Co., Dominion and the Philippine Rabbit Bus Line regularly ply the Manila-Vigan route.
By Air
Laoag International Airport is serviced thrice a week …read more

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Vigan, Ilocos Sur has earned the UNESCO Heritage List as an entire city preserved like a museum. Calle Crisologo bears that mark very well, with its cobblestone streets and Spanish homes. Still another famous landmark in Vigan is the ancestral home of President Elpidio Quirino and his wife Dona Alicia Syquia-Quirino – the Syquia Mansion.
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The mansion was built in 1830 and now houses an impressive collection of antiques and presidential memorabilia. Some of the images of the house showcase several artifacts and signs of the nobility of the original occupants.

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Walking along Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur is like traveling a hundred years back in time. The street is so preserved that one expects to see a graceful Spanish lady escorted by her gentleman.
 
Part of Vigan’s Heritage Village, Calle Crisologo is only a few hundred meters long of cobblestone street lined with Spanish-era houses on either side. Most of the homes have been converted to inns, museums and souvenir shops, such as tho.
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