During World War II, as story has it, the Japanese Military commander Captain Fujiro Takahashi asked the help of Fr. Joseph Kleikamp to take care of his Filipina wife and child in exchange for not burning the town when the Japanese forces retreated. When the Japanese left, the people of Vigan spread an oversized American flag in the plaza to avoid being bombed by the Americans.
In spite of the presence of jeepneys and tricycles as the mode transportation here, caritelas and kalesas are still found and used here. The town has also been registered with the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Vigan is also known for its own local food “longanisa”. The Cathedral of St Paul, the Archbishop’s Palace, St Paul’s College, the Catholic Cemetery Chapel, and the neoclassical early 20th-century provincial Capitol are among the significant structures which also show multi-cultural influences that Vigan possesses.
Where to Stay and Dine?: Vigan City Islands Philippines
Vigan Accommodations - Vigan Hotels and Resort
Ancestral houses turned into cozy hotels and pensiones to cater to the billeting requirements of visitors feature a unique ambiance. Resorts outside the poblacion are alternative accommodations in rural settings.
ANICETO MANSION HOTEL
Address: near Plaza Burgos
Facilities: *Air con/ *CATV/ *Private Toilet & Bath/ *Receiving Room/*Function Room/ *Souvenir Shop
CASA TEOFILA LODGE
Address: Pantay Daya, Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con/ *Fan Cooled Room/ *Parking Space/ *Private Toilet & Bath/*CATV
CORDILLERA INN
Address: along Crisologo St., Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con/ *Fan Cooled Room/ *Receiving Room/ *Bar and restaurant/*Private Toilet & Bath/ *CATV
EL JULIANA HOTEL
Address: # 5 Liberation Blvd. Cor Quirino Blvd., Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con rooms/ *CATV/ *Parking space/ *Private toilet and bath/ *Receiving area/ *Swimming Pool/ *Mini-conference room/ *Terrace (smoking area)/ *High pressure water.
GORDION INN BED & BREAKFAST
Address: V. delos Reyes St.
Facilities: *Air con Rooms/ *CATV/ *Hot and cold water/ *Digetel Booth/ *Parking space/ *Receiving room/ *Souvenir shop
GRANDPA’S INN
Address: # 1 Bonifacio St. cor. Quirino Blvd.
Facilities: *Air con/ *Fan Cooled Room/ *CATV/ *Parking Space/ *Receiving Room/ *Souvenir Shop
LA FELIZA TOURIST INN
Address: # 8 V. delos Reyes St.
Facilities: *Air con/ *Fan Cooled Room/ *Parking Space/ *Private Toilet & Bath/*CATV
LA FERNANDINA HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Address: 26 A. Mabini St., Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con/ *Parking area/ *Common toilet & bath/ *High pressure water/*Receiving Room/ *Mini-sala/ *Conference Hall/ *Fresh-air area with rocking chair
MOM'S COURTYARD
Address: Bongtolan, Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con cottages/ *Fan Cooled Cottages/ *Swimming pool/ *Parking Area/ *Bar and restaurant/ *Conference Hall/ *Wedding Reception Facility/ *Private Toilet & Bath
PARAISO NI DON JUAN BEACH RESORT
Address: Manangat, Caoayan, Vigan City
Facilities: Aircon rooms are with hot and cold water and with TV, a conference room and internet access
PLAYA DE ORO RESORT
Address: Brgy. Mindoro, Vigan City
Facilties: TV, Board Games Set for Rent (Chess, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers,Snakes & Ladders,etc.), Volleyball for rent, Playa de Oro Restaurant, Pinic Grounds, Beach Dining, Function Rooms for Seminars
SOCIO-PASTORAL CENTER
Address: besides the Archbishop Palace
Facilities: *Air con/ *Fan Cooled Room/ *Parking space/ *Receiving Room/ *Function Room/ *Souvenir Shop/ *Common Toilet & Bath
TAJ HOTEL RESORT & BOWLING LANES
Address: Pantay Day, Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con/ *Fan Cooled Room/ *Parking Space/ *Private Toilet & Bath/*CATV/Bowling Lanes/Videoke Bar
UNP GUESTEL
Address: University of Northern Phils., Tamag, Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con rooms/ *Receiving area/ *Parking area/ *Function hall/ *Convention / Workshop Facility/ *Souvenir shop/ *Private Toilet & Bath
VIGAN HERITAGE MANSION
Address: Liberation Boulevard corner Crisologo Street, Vigan City
VIGAN PLAZA HOTEL
Address: Burgos St. east of St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral
Facilities: *Air con/ *CATV/ *Hot Shower/ *Parking Space/ *High Pressure Running water/ *Receiving Room
VILLA ANGELA HERITAGE HOUSE
Address: #26 Quirino Boulevard, Vigan City
Facilities: *Air con room/ *Receiving area/ *Parking area/ *Mini-function hall/
*Convention / Workshop Facility/ *Souvenir shop/ *Private Toilet & Bath
How to get to Vigan?
By Air - Domestic flights via SeaAir leave Manila twice a week for Vigan City, Fridays and Sundays at 2:30 PM. Domestic flights leave Manila daily for Laoag City in Ilocos Norte, which is an hour and a half ride by bus or arranged vehicles to Vigan. The city can be reached from Laoag City via Farinas Transportation, Maria De Leon Bus Lines, RCJ Bus Lines, F. Franco Trans, Auto Bus, Florida Transit and Partas Bus.
By Land - The 408 km stretch from Manila to Vigan City is a comfortable eight-hour ride along the scenic Manila-Ilocos Highway. Air-conditioned Partas Bus, Dominion Bus, Aniceto Bus and Viron Transit ply the Manila-Vigan route regularly.
Getting Around
The best way to explore Vigan is on foot; the city center is small and compact, yet full of excitement. Experience a calesa ride around Vigan at P150.00 per hour per carriage.
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