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Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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Santa is a town in Ilocos Sur.
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A 1316 ha ridge that is popular among hikers and motorists for the dramatic coastal views along Manila North Road. Along the highway is a historical marker of heroine Gabriela Silang.
Santa Church
Santa's main Roman Catholic church, built in a Baroque style during the Spanish era in 1854.
Banaoang Bridge
A two-lane bridge over the Abra River Gorge marking the boundary between Santa and Bantay to the north. At both ends of the bridge are viewing platforms with panoramic vistas of the area, including the old arch bridge east of the river, which has now lost much of its span following typhoons and flooding.
An arched steel bridge connecting mainland Santa with Isla Azul, an island on the delta of the Abra River.
Santa is along Route 2 (Manila North Road). Buses heading to Vigan and Laoag also ply this highway.
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