Welcome To Vigan, Ilocos Sur

The historic town of Vigan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vigan is district that is exceptionally intact from its Spanish period architecture and scenery. Walk along Crisologo Street to experience an ambiance dating back to the 16th century.

Things To Do

Vigan is a small city, the sights are only a few minutes away from each other by tricycle or on foot. Here are some suggestions to make your weekend in Vigan just as memorable as longer trips.

Explore Calle Crisologo at dawn

Have Vigan longganisa for breakfast

Visit the Syquia Mansion

Go on the heritage river cruise in Mestizo River

See abel weavers in action

Visit Father Burgos’ house

Indulge your sweet tooth at Leila’s Cafe

Climb up Bantay Bell Tower

Have a sip of sinanglaw near Plaza Burgos

Take a bite of empanada

Hunt for antiques and furniture

Munch on malunggay pan de sal

How To Get There

Vigan City is located 408 kilometers away from Manila. Although there is an airstrip in the city, it is mainly used as a runway for chartered flights. Commercial flights are available via Skyjet, but these are few and  far between. 

From Manila, the usual way to get to Vigan City is by taking a bus. The trip takes about eight to ten hours long. Most tourists take the night trip to sleep off the long ride and arrive at the city early the next morning.  

From Metro Manila

Bus lines going directly and passing by Vigan City from Metro Manila are found in Cubao, Pasay City and Manila. Aircon trips are available everyday and travel time is at about eight to ten hours.  

From Baguio

There are aircon and ordinary buses that regularly ply the Baguio-Vigan route. Travel time is about three to five hours, depending on your departure time.