Vigan Ilocos Sur

The province of Ilocos Sur is where the Ilocos Region’s myriad of cultures and histories converge to become a living museum of a spirited past. A national shrine, a national landmark, a national museum, heritage museums, ancestral houses, period houses, cobble-stoned streets – they all share space in the timeless land of Ilocos Sur.

Vigan holds a unique place in the Philippines. It’s history runs deep and can be seen in the Spanish style architecture and cobblestone streets. Prior to the Spanish colonial period, Vigan was a major trading port, its location on Northern Luzon made it a convenient stopping off point for Chinese merchant ships.