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Places to Visit in Ilocos Norte San Agustin Church – Popularly known as Paoay Church, San Agustin Church is one of the four Baroque Churches in the Philippines placed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The building of the church was started in 1694 and was completed in 1710, under the Augustinian friar Father Antonio Estavillo. Bangui Wind Farm – Located in the municipality of Bangui, the Northwind Bangui Bay Project is as beautiful as it is useful. First erected to ensure steady supply of clean and sustainable energy source for the region, the Bagui windmills offer a glimpse of the copuntry’s greener future. Marcos Museum & Mausoleum – Ever wondered about the childhood of the late President Ferdinand Marcos? A tour in the Marcos Museum & Mausoleum gives visitors a sneak peak at the life of the late President before he became the most powerful man in the country from 1965 to 1986. Paoay Sand Dunes – For the adrenaline junkies, Paoay Sand Dunes offers a unique thrill you cannot find anywhere in the Philippines. Ride up and down along the desert’s sand dunes on a 4x4! Try as well the sand boarding. Pagudpud – Pagudpud is perfect destination for diving, surfing, and believe it or not, humpback whale watching. The coast of Pagudpud is one of the rare places on Earth where you can find these gentle giants, so swim along! Burgos Dragonfruit Farm – Dragonfruits don’t grow in trees. Plentiful in the town of Burgos, the Burgos Dragonfruit Farm boasts the biggest farm of its kind in the North. Help yourself with a scoop or two of dragonrfruit ice cream or try a glass of dragonfruit shake as you visit. Paoay Lake – For the thrill seekers, Paoay Lake offers some of the best inland water adventures in this region. Try boating, but standing up with stand up paddle boats! Or if you just want to unwind, you can enjoy nature by simply having a picnic at the shore. Davila Mangrove Park –The Davila mangrove park is a protected sanctuary for different species of plants and animals that rely on mangroves for protection. .

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