Vigan City, Ilocos Sur | Travel Guide for First Timers

Vigan is one of the most beautiful cities in the Philippines. The city is listed on the UNESCO world heritage list in 1999 for its unique Spanish colonial history in Asia and the very well preserved Spanish buildings which were built in the 18th century.
Also featured on this episode is the picturesque Santa Maria Church in the nearby town of Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur. The church is included in UNESCO’s world heritage list in 1993, under the collective group of “Baroque Churches in the Philippines.
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[@ma198912]

so far your best blog. how enjoyable. more please more. you are a natural. you can have a future on television. grabe ka patsada nimo

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you po! Really appreciate the compliment, I really love this episode as well. Napakaganda ng Vigan!

[@x3nity]

Yes, I have to agree, like watching a natgeo episode. You should have your own tv show. I rarely post comments but I am compelled to do now to appreciate this video. Beautifully made ❤️👏 I guess even when you post a collection of bloopers or behind the scene shots, will still enjoy watching.

[@JC-hj2nz]

Informative! Love the video and your style!

[@clockstseed3239]

Vigan is a Filipino Town and a Colonial Town with many historical structures and are mostly built in Bahay na Bato. Our architectural structures isn’t Soley Spanish because it has mixture influences with a Filipino-Chinese and Spanish Colonial influences. And our architectural styles in our country are really hybrid even in some other Asian countries. Because we experience influences in our countries such as colonial era and the Spanish did care our culture a bit and decided to have some Filipino Influences with Chinese and Spanish with the help of a Filipino people. But our architectural style is overall Filipino. And overall this video has a really good presentation since I am an enthusiast of historical and grand structures and landmarks. Keep it up!

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you for taking the time in sharing your inputs! I really appreciate your insights and the kind words too! Ingat po kayo

[@clockstseed3239]

@@aldenescabarte Yeah no problem I’m glad that you thank me. Ingat po kayo rin

[@roncleaver1189]

I’ve been to Vigan and have to say you did a good job covering most of the city. I should also point out that the fountain and light show in the plaza is worth th3 trip alone.

[@meryllorganista4052]

Will visit soon! Ang ganda ng pagka-capture mo in this video! ❤

[@aldenescabarte]

Yeyy! Thanks for watching po! sarap balikan ang Vigan

[@macey8051]

❤❤ A trip to Vigan is the first thing on my bucket list, when in Ph.🔜🤞🏼

[@aldenescabarte]

Definitely! Vigan is worthy on every traveler’s bucketlist. 😍

[@Phillip.V]

Very nicely made next time I visit vigan i watch again 😊

[@aldenescabarte]

Maraming salamat po sir! Ingat 😃

[@ianharbjorn]

Wow! Kanunuod ko lang. Better late than never. Salamat kuys sa tour. 😮

[@aldenescabarte]

Maraming salamat po sa panonood! 😍

[@aldenescabarte]

Maraming salamat po sa panonood! 😍

[@Bellajane127]

Thanks for the tour! We plan to visit Vigan next Christmas. God willing, we plan on moving near Vigan in 2025 near the beach.

[@aldenescabarte]

Vigan is a lovely place to live. ❤️

[@elizabethmoya8700]

I love watching this channel of yours ! Very educational pa for the kids coming visit this place. Thank you for sharing the beauties of my Town Vigan. God bless your vlogs , we will go visit when we come to visit the Philippines. Mabuhay ka ading! Watching from San Francisco California, USA love this vlogs ❤️

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you maam! Really appreciate the kind words. Enjoy your Philippines trip soon! 🇵🇭

[@ryvnviado7296]

Wowww! Nagpintas ti Ilocos!😲❤️

[@aldenescabarte]

Agyamanak! Ilocos is ❤️

[@juliestyleandstory8934]

Thanks for this vlog. Very helpful 🫰 I'm planning to visit Vigan next year.

[@aldenescabarte]

Glad to be of help po! Thanks for watching 🤗

[@tind.7460]

Very nice vlog. Sana po at the end of the vlog you can share your expenses pati na yung pamasahe sa mga tricycle, jeep etc. para mas helpful sa mga gusto din mag DIY. Thanks for sharing!

[@aldenescabarte]

Hello po! I’ll keep that in mind next time. 😊Medyo hindi po budget friendly trip ko eh kasi expensive po yung flight ko hehe. Hotel Luna and La Casa Blanca are not cheap hotels as well but pwede po ninyong i search sa Agoda latest rates nila. Thank you for watching 🤗

[@marlonblunt3929]

good guide i will take note of everything. going to vigan next month

[@aldenescabarte]

Glad the video is useful to you. Safe travels! :)

[@johngenesisayagan7419]

Thank you for showing our home in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur across the waiting shed. Our house is next to the demolished house

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you for watching sir! ang ganda po ng location sa house nyo, near the historic church! I’ll definitely go back.

[@johngenesisayagan7419]

@@aldenescabarte i grow up there for 13 years Before coming to America and living in Seattle, Washington for 31 years na

[@Bellajane127]

Wow! We live near Seattle and God willing, we plan on building our home near Vigan in San Vicente near San Sebastian beach by the Armstrong Family PinayKano Construction company. We're hoping to break ground sometime in 2025.

[@Bellajane127]

Wow! We live near Seattle and God willing, we plan on building our home near Vigan in San Vicente near San Sebastian beach by the Armstrong Family PinayKano Construction company. We're hoping to break ground sometime in 2025.

[@InchUncle]

Ilocos was one of the best tours I've ever had, since I was interested in History, Vigan was amazing for me. I would honestly come back to Ilocos if I can.

[@aldenescabarte]

Me too! Vigan is truly fascinating! 🤗

[@user-qu2if5hu2v]

Professional and easy to watch vlog!

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you 😊

[@user-cd3ll2qp9w]

Nice walk,and the church (thank you for the stories).

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you maam! Really appreciate it. Ingat po kayo

[@elprincep582]

Correction: UNESCO not only declared one section of the city particularly the Mestizo District (Heritage Village) BUT the whole City of Vigan due to its intact Spanish colonial fabric unparalleled in Asia.

[@aldenescabarte]

Thanks for the addtional insight po! 🤗

[@kuyary1775]

Agyaman kami iti panangbisita yu iti lugar mi. Dios ti agngina!💚

[@aldenescabarte]

Maraming salamat po! ❤️❤️

[@HomeCookedEatsbyMarie]

Very informative😍 Thank you!

[@aldenescabarte]

Salamat po

[@WelcomeToRabuAvenue]

05:56 i have beautiful memory of the old bridge when i was younger. kaya na sad talaga ko na naputol sya

[@aldenescabarte]

Sana they will rebuild the bridge kasi its a historic one

[@jennieeekimi]

Following! Planning to vist via commute 😂🎉

[@aldenescabarte]

Salamat po! So easy to commutr in Vigan 🤗 ingat po kayo and enjooyyy!

[@pazmemorando2089]

Wow! Masarap ang mga pagkain.

[@aldenescabarte]

Naku opo. One of the best sa mga pinoy food na natikman ko

[@bmona7550]

Gosh this makes me want to watch Maria Clara at Ibarra again.

[@aldenescabarte]

Thanks for watching! I watched that series and if was a great one!

[@yzabelleordanel0219]

😂😂😂❤this vlog...very nice place to visit...nkkamangha at naalala q c Maria Clara at at Ibarra😅...salamat bro😊...like what iv said....entertaining, simple and interesting...

[@aldenescabarte]

Kaya nga po eh naalala ko yung series sa GMA 😅 salamat po sa panonood

[@tessierojasvlog8736]

Hapon lang po maraming tao tapos 7pm gagana yong fountain po.

[@jehgelo]

I live in metro Vigan. Nothing comes close to Vigan when It comes to structures anywhere else in the Philippines. I always love my hometown. Correction lang apo: it’s a filipino architecture overall and not solely spanish. The houses have spanish, chinese, native styles that makes it unique. We also have pottery making which originated from China, a delicacy called Pipian that you can only find in Vigan.

[@aldenescabarte]

Thanks for watching po and for the insights! Looking forward to come back to Vigan! Nakakamiss

[@judybo2231]

Napakalaking tulong nito. Iyan ay mahusay.

[@aldenescabarte]

maraming salamat po! ingat po kayo

[@user-to9wo8mi9s]

We are planning to have a tour with family and your blog is so helpful 😊,already subscribed. May i ask if you made a reservation sa mga hotel?

[@aldenescabarte]

Yey! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Glad to be of help. 😊 Opo, I made a reservation online thru Agoda. Have fun!

[@ajeldiocampo]

Amping ka permi sir 🥰

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you sir. Ikaw pud amping!

[@adeliavalero404]

grabe ang galing ng vlog, very detailed ang lahat. ❤ new subscriber here. mga pinupuntahan mo na simbahan grabe. ❤ anu po gamit ninyo pag video? 2013 nakapunta na po ako ng Vigan.

[@aldenescabarte]

@@adeliavalero404 ay maraming salamat po maam! ❤️ iPhone lang po gamit ko hehe may gorilla pod din po para hindi mahirap hawakan

[@gloriatiu1330]

How much the cost of 2bed room

[@luisitotv7699]

Ayus!

[@gloriatiu1330]

Magkano ang rental ng hotel sa 6 or 7 people

[@jademontuya7712]

Mi samut ka nindut ang vigan kay mi bisita ang gwapo sa BAYBAY ❤

[@aldenescabarte]

labad kas o hahaha

[@honusblanco1259]

Vigan has the same feel as Luang Prabang, Laos except that the latter is cleaner and more cost friendly. Accommodation in LP is very luxurious reminiscent of Bali but with distinctive Laotian/French identity. There’s none of the very basic and poor man’s room as the apartelle you stayed at in Vigan. Even restrooms in hall in the wall restaurants are very clean and they smell great. I hope Vigan follows the example of Luang Prabang to attract more tourists.

[@ajeldiocampo]

Pa shout out sir ,,, proud baybayanon here 🥰

[@aldenescabarte]

#proudbaybayanon

[@mariellj1768]

Ang ganda! What camera are you using po?

[@aldenescabarte]

iphone 13 pro max lang po during my visit hehe. Color-graded lang lahat sa Final Cut Pro :) salamat po

[@honeyfegidero8508]

Hello! what camera did you use? super nice kasii.

[@aldenescabarte]

Hello maam! Salamat po. iPhone lang naman ako hehe but I use custom LUTS

[@Cdel2006]

Questions….how were you able to get to Sta. Maria from Vigan? and also, were you using a Gimbal for your camera during the calesa ride?…’coz I used only my cellphone during my calesa ride there and it came out so shaky it was horrible.

[@aldenescabarte]

Hello maam! I took a 45-min UV Express from Vigan to Sta. Maria. Then I used a gimbal on my phone to stabilize. DJI OM 5

[@ashermanangan]

This is great! What camera are you using?

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you po! I used iphone 13 pro max during the shoot

[@ashermanangan]

thanks!

[@lalaextreme711]

nice vlog... Thank you for insight.... but you miss to featured PLAZA SALCEDO😅 but over all... very good. goofluck for your vlog

[@aldenescabarte]

Oo nga po eh. I missed the fountain show kasi maaga po ako nakatulog haha. Thanks for watching po! 🤗

[@indayysabelle1071]

After watching this i wanna visit ilocos pag nakauwi nanng pinas.May i know what kind of camera you're using in this vlog?😊

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you for watching! iphone lang po gamit ko :)

[@virginiacruzat2652]

Hello Sir Iam new subscriber in you channel very educational … Planning go to vigan nxt mos I’ll take note everything can help me Thank U …

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you maam! Glad the video is helpful. Enjoy your trip to Vigan.

[@mike.toleds]

i know this was almost a year ago... tanong po... walk in sa mga hotel or any lang po ba kayo or me booking na? thanks sa video...

[@aldenescabarte]

Hello sir! Must book in advance po lalo na ngayon na bakasyon ng mga schools. inconvenient din po mag hotel hopping napakainit sa Vigan hehe. I recommend booking through Agoda.

[@mike.toleds]

@@aldenescabarte maraming salamat po sa mabilisang reply... 😊

[@MaryGracePanogadia]

How about subic tourist spot?

[@aldenescabarte]

Soon po! Mag iipon muna akon🙈

[@DiaryniPanget]

sir how much po ung per night sa red doorz?

[@aldenescabarte]

Less than 1k po. Around 980 lang ata yung per night ko.

[@ERICVLOGS2001]

I love Vigan! A MUST VISIT 🫶✨

[@aldenescabarte]

Definitely a must visit! Thanks for watching 😊

[@whilmarkmuca9936]

Malamig pa din ba sa Vigan? 😅

[@gilbert0que]

Hello po! May I know po paano kayo pumunta to Santa Maria from Vigan?

[@aldenescabarte]

Hi sir! Sumakay lang po ako ng bus pa manila hehe mga 40 mins lang po

[@gilbert0que]

@@aldenescabarteWow! Saan po kayo banda sumakay? Tapos pabalik ng Vigan, Vigan po ba ang nakasulat sa bus or ibang destination po (tapos dadaan lang sa Vigan)?

[@mcestardo]

Taga-Baybay ka sir? Done subscribing 😊

[@aldenescabarte]

Yes maam. Thank you po! 🤗

[@keriannenicolemesario3558]

paubana nya mi sunod sir hahaha

[@aldenescabarte]

Sure ikaw tig video hahaha

[@LouieCataneChannel]

Guide naman papuntang STA MARIA CHURCH from Vigan,? Amo sinakyan mo? At Magkano?

[@aldenescabarte]

Hey Louie. I took a UV Express to Sta Maria. Nag abang ako sa may Jollibee across Bantay Town Hall. Around 80-100 lang ata pamasahe and 45 min yung trip. Then baba ka sa Savemore ng Sta. Maria, then take cab to the church 😉

[@rei_rei]

sir magkano trike ride mo from hotel to sta maria church? at sa baluarte? tysm

[@aldenescabarte]

Nag bus po ako from vigan to sta maria :) 70 po ang fare. Tricycle 30-70 po.

[@aldenescabarte]

Na drop off na lang po kayo sa highway going to Manila if mag aabang kayo bus or fx going to sta maria, then baba kayo sa savemore or chowking sa sta maria then hail a tricycle :)

[@rei_rei]

@@aldenescabarte got it! thankie!

[@fashionista.maldita]

How long you stay there to complete the tours?

[@aldenescabarte]

3 days 2 nights po but you can finish the tour in just 2 days.

[@fashionista.maldita]

thank you sa goo content@@aldenescabarte

[@danicamancelita]

How much po costing mo for vigan city lang.

[@aldenescabarte]

Naku di ko na matandaan eh 😅 basta sa food di talaga mahal affordable lang. yung hotel ko lang medyo pricey kasi almost 6k per night.

[@WelcomeToRabuAvenue]

Nakakalungkot na putol na yung old bridge, diyan tumalon yung character ni Snooky Serna sa Bata Pa Si Sabel...diyan din nagkakakilala ang mga characters ni Judy Santos at Rico Yan sa pelikulang Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.

[@aldenescabarte]

Kaya nga po eh. Yung visit ko po sa Vigan is around a week lang after ng bagyo. Sana ma repair ang bridge and be restored to its original state.

[@myhammond3912]

Thank you for a well presented vlog - the video, articulation and the content. How did you commute (tricycle, bus, etc) to Sta Maria? What are the buses to take to Sta Maria and back to Vigan? I hope you can help.

[@aldenescabarte]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I really appreciate it :) You can take any PUV (ideally an AC bus) going to Sta Maria. Its just 45 mins from Vigan. I took the bus and waited in the highway. There are lots of buses along the way. You can take the bus going to Manila or Baguio. :)

[@ninajacob-soliven5322]

🍺!!!!!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@eldog91]

Kuya, what was this video shot in?

[@aldenescabarte]

Shot on iphone :)

[@eldog91]

Thank you! Which version of iPhone did you use? The video is very high quality!

[@aldenescabarte]

iPhone 13 Pro Max. Thank you! I edited it on Final Cut Pro and used custom luts.@@eldog91

[@Liz_Gen]

Sir, how many days po kayo? And DIY tour lang po kayo or u availed tour packages? :)

[@aldenescabarte]

Hello po! DIY lang po ako sa Vigan kasi madali lang po talaga mag tour sa city; malalapit lang lahat. I stayed in Vigan for 3 days and 2 nights, kasama na yung pagpunta ko sa Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur. 😊

[@aldenescabarte]

I wont suggest availing a tour package kasi maliit lang po talaga ang Vigan hehe 1 kalesa ride lang ok na. Commuting is not hard as well.

[@Liz_Gen]

Sir, nag avail ka nang tour?

[@aldenescabarte]

Hindi po. DIY lang po lahat hehe need lang talaga mag research and ayusin ang itinerary

[@arniearagon8]

May.travel requirements pa po ba entering vigan?

[@aldenescabarte]

Hello po! Wala ba pong travel requirements :)

[@arniearagon8]

Thanks 😊

[@mapagmatyaga9174]

whrere is santa maria church

[@aldenescabarte]

Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, around 45 mins from Vigan.

[@benildamanzano907]

Good morning Sir agdiñgigak bigat Balita Kaga bigat Sir ditoy dagupan Sir

[@aldenescabarte]

Naimbag a bigat! Agalwad kayo dita Dagupan. Dios ti agngina!

[@pawiekan]

Hi! would like to ask how many days you stayed in Vigan and your budget? Thanks! planning to go for a solo trip :)

[@aldenescabarte]

I stayed in Vigan for 3 days and 2 nights po. I spent around 15k. Yung mahal lang talaga sa Vigan is the hotel that I stayed-yung La Casa Blanca but its worth it 😊