Ilocos Tour Day 2: Northern Ilocos

Our Ilocos Norte tour started as early as 8am when we stepped down from the bus right at the end of Patapat Bridge. There's a resort there named Agua Grande but there was nobody at the resort who could accommodate us. Maybe it was still too early at that time. We spent around an hour and a half taking photos at Patapat bridge, including the time we spent waiting for a bus that would take us back to Pagudpud proper.

Patapat Viaduct

We checked in at Rinnovati which is located at the same compound where Elizabeth Hotel is. There's actually several hotels in that compound. We proceeded to have brunch at Emohrou Restaurant which is along the coastline and gives a good view of Saud Beach.

Emohrou Restaurant

We did not waste any time in touring Northern Ilocos so after brunch we immediately proceeded to Bangui to look at the wind mills. We initially wanted to do our tours on our own but decided to hire a tricycle that would take us both to Kapurpurawan Rock Formations and Cape Bojeador. It was a good decision because we hired Kuya Elvis who also doubled as our tour guide.

Bangui Windmills

When we were at the Bangui Windmills, somebody told us that the government will be having a project in the coming years to put up more windmills in Ilocos Norte until Laoag. I have not yet confirmed this project but in case this is true, it would really be a great help in producing sustainable electricity.

Kapurpurawan Rock Formations

Our tour at Kapurpurawan Rock Formation was really great not only because we were able to see the rock formations, but also because we were accommodated by Kuya Bong who is one of the rangers serving as a watcher in the area. Check our video below:

Next, we proceeded to Cape Bojeador also known as Cape Burgos.

Cape Bojeador a.k.a. Cape Burgos

After our tour, we spent a relaxing afternoon at Saud Beach. Saud Beach is just 5 minutes by foot away from Rinnovati. The white-sand beach is a great place to relax. From Saud Beach, you can also see the Bangui Windmills from afar. Although it would have been great to take a dip at the sea, we were already too tired to swim. Maybe in the future we can go back to Pagudpud.

Saud Beach offers the best view of sunset.

Other attractions that we were not able to go to due to limitations in time include the several waterfalls and the newly established Hannah's Resort where you can experience a different zip-lining adventure above the sea.