Weekend Guide · Philippines
Weekend in Vigan
Vigan — a UNESCO World Heritage town in Ilocos Sur, the best-preserved example of a Spanish colonial town in Asia, with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn kalesas, and centuries-old ancestral houses..
2 days recommended Vigan, Philippines
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Vigan
Calle Crisologo
Vigan's cobblestone heritage street, lined with Spanish-era ancestral houses now home to shops and cafes
Vigan Cathedral
An 18th-century baroque cathedral and seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia, anchoring Vigan's historic plaza
Bantay Bell Tower
A historic watchtower on a hill overlooking Vigan, once used to warn of pirate raids and typhoons
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Pagburnayan Jar Pottery Workshops
Traditional workshops where artisans still hand-craft burnay clay jars using centuries-old techniques
Plaza Salcedo
Vigan's central plaza, home to a nightly dancing fountain show set against the illuminated cathedral
Local Tips
- 1The Philippines is very budget-friendly.
- 2The major tourist islands — Luzon, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Boracay, and Siargao — are safe and welcoming, with millions of visitors each year.