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Quarantine Travels: Everything You Need to Know If You're Heading to Ilocos Sur

Everything You Need to Know If You're Heading to Ilocos Sur
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By Christa I. De La Cruz, SPOT.ph

Ilocos Sur, which is known for the heritage sites in Vigan City, officially reopened to travelers from Luzon on November 15. The province is hoping to jumpstart their tourism while implementing health and safety protocols to avoid further spread of the coronavirus. As of October 22, Ilocos Sur is free from COVID-19.

Here's what you need to know if you're traveling to Ilocos Sur soon:

What to Bring

  • RT-PCR negative test results taken within 48 hours of travel date

  • Confirmed hotel/resort booking

  • Pre-arranged itinerary with Department of Tourism-accredited tour and travel agents

  • Confirmed and pre-arranged transportation (if not using a private vehicle)

  • Digital or printed copy of QR code using Safe Pass mobile app

  • Government-issued identification card


What to Expect

  • The number of tourists allowed to enter the province daily is capped at 50 pax.

  • No age restriction is imposed, but persons who are 60 years old and above with high-risk health conditions and comorbidities are discouraged to go out for leisure.

  • Aside from the spots listed on their pre-approved tour and accommodation bookings, travelers can only make stopovers in four pre-determined destinations: LV & JV Pasalubong in Candon City, Marsha's Delicacies in Bantay, Petro along the highway in Sto. Domingo, and San Esteban Tourism and Youth Development Center.

  • Tourists are also required to undergo triage and antigen testing after border checkpoint.


How to Get There

Land travel from Manila to Ilocos Sur takes about six hours. Health-screening protocols are implemented along the borders of the province, which are in Tagudin (south), Sinait (north), and Narvacan (Narvacan-Bangued Road coming from Abra).


What to Do

Only pre-booked or arranged tours with Department of Tourism-accredited tour and travel agents are allowed; strictly no walk-ins. These are the tourist destinations and attractions in Ilocos Sur that are currently open:

  • Ilocos Sur Adventure Zone

  • Caniaw Heritage and Forest Park

  • Vitalis Villa

  • Santiago Cove

  • Syquia Mansion

  • Pinakbet Farm

  • Baluarte Zoo

  • Icthus Beach Resort

  • Nuestra Señora De La Asuncion Church

  • Pinsal Falls

  • Calle Crisologo

  • Bakaan Farm

  • Moro Watch Tower

  • Hidden Garden

  • Balay Meztizo

  • Cariño House

  • Scuba diving and free diving sites in San Esteban, Sta. Maria, Narvacan, Santa, Caoayan, Vigan, Sto. Domingo, Magsingal, San Juan, and Cabugao


Where to Stay

As of October 7, the provincial tourism office has accredited accomodation establishments in the following areas:

  • Sta. Cruz

  • Tagudin

  • Candon City

  • Narvacan

  • Bantay

  • Caoayan

  • Sta. Catalina

  • San Vicente

  • San Ildefenso

  • Santiago

  • San Esteban

  • Santa

  • Sto. Domingo

  • Magsingal

  • Sinait

  • Vigan City has the most number of accredited hotels, inns, and transient houses.



Hotel Luna

Everything You Need to Know If You're Heading to Ilocos Sur
© Grandpa's Inn

Delos Reyes Street corner Luna Street, Vigan City, Ilocos
Rates start at P5,000


Heritage houses-turned-hotels aren't rare in the historical city of Vigan. This includes Hotel Luna, originally a two-storey structure built in 1882 as a wedding gift from Ilocos Sur's affluent Don Jose Florentino to his daughter. It was later expanded into a four-storey luxury hotel that opened in 2014. It's named after famous Filipino painter Juan Luna, so it's not surprising at all that the hotel showcases important art pieces in its suites, rooms, and halls—from the 20-foot mural wall by Rene Robles at the courtyard to the Benedicto Cabrera piece in the lobby.



Grandpa's Inn

Everything You Need to Know If You're Heading to Ilocos Sur
© Hotel Luna

1 Bonifacio Street corner Quirino Boulevard, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Rates start at P1,880


Grandpa's Inn has an interesting backstory. It was originally a house gifted by Don Mariano Favis Donato to his wife Doña Carmen Rivero in the 1800. The property was then sold to the Pasimio family in 1970 and was converted into a dormitory for girls. Nine years later, it was turned into an inn with 19 rooms. In this accommodation, you can find rooms furnished with beds that look like kalesas, farm carriages, and farm sleds.

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