#IlocosNorte

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Ilocos Norte: An Overview

The capital of Ilocos Norte is Laoag City. It serves as the political, commercial, and cultural center of the province.

New places to Visit

1. La Paz Sand Dunes- this desert- like area near Laoag City is perfect for adventure activities like 4x4, sandboarding, and ATV rides. It offers a unique landscape not commonly found in the Philippines.

2. Paoay Sand Dunes- similar to the La Paz San Dunes but located in Paoay, this spot offers thrilling activities and stunning sunset views over the sandy terrain.

3. Kapurpuran Rock Formation- located in Burgos, these unique white limestones formations are sculpted by the wind and sea. It's a picturesque site perfect for photography and exploration.

4. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse- also in Burgos, this historical lighthouse provides panoramic views of the West Philippine Sea. It's an excellent spot for history buffs and those seeking scenic vistas.

5. Bangui Windmills- these towering wind turbines along the shoreline of Bangui are not only a source of renewable energy but also a major tourist attraction due to their impressive size and picturesque setting.

6. Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Beach)- located in Pagudpud, this beach is famous for its clear blue waters and serene atmosphere. It's a great spot for swimming and relaxation.

Garlic Delicacies

1. Garlic Longganisa

. A type of Filipino sausage that's heavily flavored with garlic, giving it a distinct and robust flavor. This longganisa is a staple in many Ilocano breakfast.

2. Garlic Chips

. Thinly sliced garlic cloves fried until crispy. They are often used as a topping for various dishes or eaten as a snack.

3. Garlic Infused Vinegar

. Local vinegar infused with garlic cloves, enhancing the vinegar's flavor and making it a great condiment for dipping meats or adding to various dishes.

Ilocos Norte offers a mix of historical sites, natural wonders, and unique culinary delights like pinakbet- a vegetable stew made with a variety of local vegetables like bitter melon, eggplant, and okra, cooked with bagoong (fermented fish paste) for a savory flavor, making it a fascinating destination for travelers.

Thank you for reading. Until next time, salamat and see you soon!

[rhk111sblog]

The 4th Marine "Makusug" Brigade of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) recently conducted a Littoral Live Fire Exercise (LLFE) off the Coast of Burgos in Ilocos Norte, and one of the Assets they used was their LAV-300 Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) which is armed with a 90 mm Cannon.

The PMC bought three dozen of these in the 1990s, though this is reportedly down to only two dozen recently. The LAV-300 has Armor Protection up to 7.62 mm caliber Bullets, and has a maximum speed of 105 kph on Land and 3 kph on Water.

Here is the Link to the Philippine Marine Corps Facebook Page Post containing the original Picture: https://web.facebook.com/PMCpublicaffairsoffice/posts/pfbid02fHurVBs4w5vQqM8sS4DN81h3ZmZPMduNAzEyc9Nu1ZFeyfNLZdLNhFq6oFG7QWMNl

SOURCE: Philippine Marine Corps Facebook Page Post, 10/23/24 – 2230H {Archived Link}

[jovengia]

Laps pa more 😁😁 #dayoff #nurselife #nursesdayoff #off #visavis #gongcha #robinsonsilocos #ilocosnorte #ilocos #honeydew #sushi #sushilovers #sushilover #sushitime (at Robinson's Mall, San Nicolas Ilocos Norte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPioBoP9sh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theleoalagar]

“𝘛𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥; 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥.” – 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘺 (@catriona_gray) • • • • #thefunchaser #adventureseeker #openmyworld #adventurethatislife #travelbloggers #wowphilippines #bloggersofinstagram #thediscoverer #bloggerlife #travelpreneur #digitalnomads #workandtravel #travelstoriesPH #travelstoriesworld #wtnadventures #the_ph #seepilipinas #dmtravelseries #IlocosNorte #DiscoverIlocos #RoamersWorld #ItsMoreInThePhilippines #SinoPinas #EverydayPhilippines #FreeSpiritsPH #igersmanila #igpilipinas #exploremore (at Sand Dunes, Paoay, Ilocos Norte) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coe2424SKk-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nitrojenzone]

Bangui, Ilocos Norte

[jakidoodles]

Today's thoughts: Do not force things to happen. Do not make something that is against your heart. You can't be efficient in all things. So, smile and let it go. #spendtimewisely #travelgoals #travelph #ilocosnorte #banguiwindmills #travelmemoir #sea #luzon #thoughts #stressmanagement #whenmakingareport (at Bangui Bay Windmill, Ilocos Norte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKtklty9vq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[southeastasianarchaeology]

Spanish-Era Watchtower in Laoag Gets Historic Marker

Laoag City unveils a historical marker for the Gabu Sur watchtower, a symbol of resilience from the Spanish era, enhancing cultural tourism. #southeastasianarchaeology #Laoag #IlocosNorte #heritagepreservation

via Philippine News Agency, 17 June 2024: Laoag City unveiled a historical marker for the Spanish-era Gabu Sur watchtower, highlighting its historical significance as a sentinel against pirate attacks. Recognized as a national cultural treasure, the marker aims to inspire preservation efforts and boost cultural tourism. Officials and residents here witnessed on Monday the unveiling of a new…

[chardcuster]

Back to the Beach! 🌊⛱️ . . . . . . . . #ilocosnorte #ilocostour #pagudpud #beachlife #beachvibes #palmtrees #grammerph #travelph #travellingpinoy #sonofthebeach #lostandwonder #nature #naturelovers #sandbeach (at Pagudpod Beach Ilocos Norte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBuzeclI-a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[simplycristina]

every single day is a new chance to try again. #positivity #selfcare #ilocanoigers #goodthingsarecoming #ilocosnorte #paoaychurch #makeyourselfapriority (at Ilocos Norte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXLUUkbJaPJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[imyoursweetesttasteofsin]

Picture perfect end of the day

[lakbay-sanaysay]

Maalwang Mutya: Pagudpud

Sabi nila, ang paglalakbay ay kaakibat ng paglago at pagtatagpo. At kung ibig mong suyudin ang rahuyo ng kapuluan sa Pilipinas, bakit ‘di natin simulan sa kahila-hilagaan ng lupalop ng Luzon? sa Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Itinuturing na “Boracay ng Hilaga” ang Pagudpud, subalit sa natatanging rikit at hinahon na dala sa pakiramdam ng kapaligiran, hindi sasapat na ikumpara ito sa Boracay. Kapansin-pansin ang purong puting buhangin sa dalampasigan ng karagatan. Ang maalwan at banayad na simoy na hangin ay tamang-tama sa busog kong mga mata mula sa maririlag na pagkakaporma ng mga bato, at simpleng buhay na mapapansin sa mamamayan ng Pagudpud. Sampung oras na biyahe ito mula Maynila kung sasakay ng bus, o may pribadong kotse na magagamit; samantalang apat na oras lamang kung sasakay ng eroplano. Higit sa oras ng pagbiyahe ang ginhawa at aliw na hatid sa’kin ng Pagudpud, lalo na nu’ng marating ko ang aplaya, at mapuntahan ang tinaguriang kauna-unahang “windmill farm” ng Timog-Silangang Asya, ang Bangui Windmills. 

Tunay na isa rin sa nagbibigay kulay ng paglalakbay ay ang mga taong nakasalamuha. Kasama ko ang aking pamilya sa biyaheng ito, at iba talaga ang pakiramdam ‘pag labis na ngiti ang nasisilayan mula sa mga taong malalapit sa’kin, at sama-samang nagtatawanan sa mga simpleng banat habang nagpapalipas-oras buhat ng mahabang biyahe. Sabayan na rin ng mabubuting residente ng Pagudpud, na walang humpay ang pagtanggap at pagturing sa’ming pamilya bilang kanila. Walang kapantay ang pagsasalo-salo sapagkat masisilayan talaga rito ang kultura ng bawat Pilipino, na nanunuot sa ating dugo, ang kultura ng pagbibigayan at pagdadamayan.

Kung may lugar man akong babalik-balikan, ito ay ang Pagudpud. Hinding-hindi ko malilimutan ‘yung pakiramdam na payapa at masaya; simple at makulay. Subukan mo ring tanawin ang banaag ng lumulubog na araw sa baybay-dagat ng Pagudpud. Bigyan mo rin ng pagkakataon na pukawin ang iyong puso, at katagpuin ang destinasyong ito. Sabi ko nga nu’ng umpisa, hindi mo matatagpuan kung ‘di mo lalakbayin.

-LANGCAY, Miqy L.

[rhk111sblog]

Let's look at more of the Philippines' 155 mm caliber M-71 Howitzers, these ones by the 4th Marine Brigade of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) when they conducted at Live-Fire Exercise in Ilocos Norte recently. The Event was attended by the Vice Governor of that Province, Cecilia Araneta Marcos.

I think that these M-71s of the PMC look a little more Bad A** with their Digital Camouflage than those of the Philippine Army (PA), just my Opinion.

Here is the Link to the Post on the Facebook Page of Vice Gov. Marcos containing the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/VGCeciliaAranetaMarcos/posts/pfbid0MwTtDhbxSPodC4mBvSDwCdQXWEm1UjVLdLm29T3oV2H21hqgPnCdTCdYnafu1jnYl

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[theleoalagar]

“𝘜𝘯𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴.” • • • • #thefunchaser #adventureseeker #openmyworld #adventurethatislife #travelbloggers #wowphilippines #bloggersofinstagram #thediscoverer #bloggerlife #travelpreneur #digitalnomads #workandtravel #workhardanywhere #travelstoriesPH #travelstoriesworld #wtnadventures #the_ph #seepilipinas #dmtravelseries #DiscoverMNL #ItsMoreInThePhilippines #SinoPinas #EverydayPhilippines #Ilocos #IlocosNorte #felicitioustravelandtours #igpilipinas #exploremore #KoreanPastel (at Sand Dunes, Paoay, Ilocos Norte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPYIWCyg9O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jakidoodles]

🤍🤍🤍 It is never too late to be what you might have been. -George Eliot #travelgram #ilocosnorte #lighthouse #oldplace #travelgoals #campbojeador #ilocostour2022 (at Cape Bojeador Lighthouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clh4ZnEpIh8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[southeastasianarchaeology]

Paoay Unveils Historical Marker Of Spanish-Era Bridge

via Page One, 21 February 2023: A 200-year-old bridge in Ilocos Norte is recognised as a historical landmark. #bridge #ilocosnorte #philippines

via Page One, 21 February 2023: A 200-year-old bridge in Ilocos Norte is recognised as a historical landmark. Officials and residents of Paoay town in Ilocos Norte province witnessed on Monday the unveiling of a new marker of the 200-year-old Paoay bridge popularly known as “Lumang Tulay” (olden bridge) located within the boundary of Barangays San Juan and Nambaran. In a message to her…