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Administrative region of the Philippines
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Ilocos, officially named Ilocos Region and administratively designated Region I, forms the northwest part of the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is known for its old towns, historical sites, beaches, and nature attractions.
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Rent a motor banca (pump boat) for the day, hop between islands and snorkel to your hearts content
By car
From the south, the main route is the toll Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx), whose final segment between Pozorrubio, Pangasinan and Rosario, La Union has been completed in 2021.
By plane
The only airport with scheduled flights from the Philippines' major airlines is at Laoag (LAO), served by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.
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Laoag is the capital city of Ilocos Norte. It is the province's political, commercial, and industrial hub.
Vigan is a city in Ilocos Sur, Northern Luzon. Its Spanish colonial influence in local architecture and old-world charm make it a unique city in the Philippines.
For other cities by the name, see San Fernando (disambiguation). San Fernando is a city, the capital of the province of La Union in the Philippines.
Alaminos City is a vibrant city in Pangasinan, with a growing tourism industry, largely attributed to the natural beauty of the Hundred Islands National Park.
Dagupan is the largest city in Pangasinan. It is home to about 175,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) That is not saying it couldn't use a bit of a facelift though.
San Carlos is a city in Pangasinan, Philippines.
Pagudpud is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It's approximately 560 kilometres (350 mi) and 10 hours by land from Manila.
Bangui (pronounced bang-GEE) is a municipality in the far northern end of the province of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. It is primarily known for its wind turbines that face the coast.
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