Vigan City, Ilocos Sur | Travel Guide for First Timers

Vigan is one of the most beautiful cities in the Philippines. The city is listed on the UNESCO world heritage list in 1999 for its unique Spanish colonial history in Asia and the very well preserved Spanish buildings which were built in the 18th century.
Also featured on this episode is the picturesque Santa Maria Church in the nearby town of Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur. The church is included in UNESCO’s world heritage list in 1993, under the collective group of “Baroque Churches in the Philippines.
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  • @ma198912
    @ma1989129 ай бұрын

    so far your best blog. how enjoyable. more please more. you are a natural. you can have a future on television. grabe ka patsada nimo

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you po! Really appreciate the compliment, I really love this episode as well. Napakaganda ng Vigan!

  • @x3nity

    @x3nity

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes, I have to agree, like watching a natgeo episode. You should have your own tv show. I rarely post comments but I am compelled to do now to appreciate this video. Beautifully made ❤️👏 I guess even when you post a collection of bloopers or behind the scene shots, will still enjoy watching.

  • @JC-hj2nz

    @JC-hj2nz

    7 ай бұрын

    Informative! Love the video and your style!

  • @clockstseed3239
    @clockstseed32399 ай бұрын

    Vigan is a Filipino Town and a Colonial Town with many historical structures and are mostly built in Bahay na Bato. Our architectural structures isn’t Soley Spanish because it has mixture influences with a Filipino-Chinese and Spanish Colonial influences. And our architectural styles in our country are really hybrid even in some other Asian countries. Because we experience influences in our countries such as colonial era and the Spanish did care our culture a bit and decided to have some Filipino Influences with Chinese and Spanish with the help of a Filipino people. But our architectural style is overall Filipino. And overall this video has a really good presentation since I am an enthusiast of historical and grand structures and landmarks. Keep it up!

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time in sharing your inputs! I really appreciate your insights and the kind words too! Ingat po kayo

  • @clockstseed3239

    @clockstseed3239

    9 ай бұрын

    @@aldenescabarte Yeah no problem I’m glad that you thank me. Ingat po kayo rin

  • @tind.7460
    @tind.74609 ай бұрын

    Very nice vlog. Sana po at the end of the vlog you can share your expenses pati na yung pamasahe sa mga tricycle, jeep etc. para mas helpful sa mga gusto din mag DIY. Thanks for sharing!

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Hello po! I’ll keep that in mind next time. 😊Medyo hindi po budget friendly trip ko eh kasi expensive po yung flight ko hehe. Hotel Luna and La Casa Blanca are not cheap hotels as well but pwede po ninyong i search sa Agoda latest rates nila. Thank you for watching 🤗

  • @user-cd3ll2qp9w
    @user-cd3ll2qp9w16 күн бұрын

    Nice walk,and the church (thank you for the stories).

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you maam! Really appreciate it. Ingat po kayo

  • @johngenesisayagan7419
    @johngenesisayagan74199 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing our home in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur across the waiting shed. Our house is next to the demolished house

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching sir! ang ganda po ng location sa house nyo, near the historic church! I’ll definitely go back.

  • @johngenesisayagan7419

    @johngenesisayagan7419

    9 ай бұрын

    @@aldenescabarte i grow up there for 13 years Before coming to America and living in Seattle, Washington for 31 years na

  • @Bellajane127

    @Bellajane127

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow! We live near Seattle and God willing, we plan on building our home near Vigan in San Vicente near San Sebastian beach by the Armstrong Family PinayKano Construction company. We're hoping to break ground sometime in 2025.

  • @Bellajane127

    @Bellajane127

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow! We live near Seattle and God willing, we plan on building our home near Vigan in San Vicente near San Sebastian beach by the Armstrong Family PinayKano Construction company. We're hoping to break ground sometime in 2025.

  • @Phillip.V
    @Phillip.V4 ай бұрын

    Very nicely made next time I visit vigan i watch again 😊

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    4 ай бұрын

    Maraming salamat po sir! Ingat 😃

  • @roncleaver1189
    @roncleaver11893 ай бұрын

    I’ve been to Vigan and have to say you did a good job covering most of the city. I should also point out that the fountain and light show in the plaza is worth th3 trip alone.

  • @meryllorganista4052
    @meryllorganista40525 ай бұрын

    Will visit soon! Ang ganda ng pagka-capture mo in this video! ❤

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeyy! Thanks for watching po! sarap balikan ang Vigan

  • @macey8051
    @macey80519 ай бұрын

    ❤❤ A trip to Vigan is the first thing on my bucket list, when in Ph.🔜🤞🏼

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Definitely! Vigan is worthy on every traveler’s bucketlist. 😍

  • @juliestyleandstory8934
    @juliestyleandstory89347 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this vlog. Very helpful 🫰 I'm planning to visit Vigan next year.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad to be of help po! Thanks for watching 🤗

  • @marlonblunt3929
    @marlonblunt39296 ай бұрын

    good guide i will take note of everything. going to vigan next month

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad the video is useful to you. Safe travels! :)

  • @ryvnviado7296
    @ryvnviado72969 ай бұрын

    Wowww! Nagpintas ti Ilocos!😲❤️

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Agyamanak! Ilocos is ❤️

  • @user-qu2if5hu2v
    @user-qu2if5hu2v5 ай бұрын

    Professional and easy to watch vlog!

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @ianharbjorn
    @ianharbjorn9 ай бұрын

    Wow! Kanunuod ko lang. Better late than never. Salamat kuys sa tour. 😮

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Maraming salamat po sa panonood! 😍

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Maraming salamat po sa panonood! 😍

  • @kuyary1775
    @kuyary17759 ай бұрын

    Agyaman kami iti panangbisita yu iti lugar mi. Dios ti agngina!💚

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Maraming salamat po! ❤️❤️

  • @HomeCookedEatsbyMarie
    @HomeCookedEatsbyMarie2 ай бұрын

    Very informative😍 Thank you!

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    2 ай бұрын

    Salamat po

  • @elizabethmoya8700
    @elizabethmoya87009 ай бұрын

    I love watching this channel of yours ! Very educational pa for the kids coming visit this place. Thank you for sharing the beauties of my Town Vigan. God bless your vlogs , we will go visit when we come to visit the Philippines. Mabuhay ka ading! Watching from San Francisco California, USA love this vlogs ❤️

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you maam! Really appreciate the kind words. Enjoy your Philippines trip soon! 🇵🇭

  • @Bellajane127
    @Bellajane1275 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tour! We plan to visit Vigan next Christmas. God willing, we plan on moving near Vigan in 2025 near the beach.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    5 ай бұрын

    Vigan is a lovely place to live. ❤️

  • @elprincep582
    @elprincep5829 ай бұрын

    Correction: UNESCO not only declared one section of the city particularly the Mestizo District (Heritage Village) BUT the whole City of Vigan due to its intact Spanish colonial fabric unparalleled in Asia.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the addtional insight po! 🤗

  • @ajeldiocampo
    @ajeldiocampo9 ай бұрын

    Amping ka permi sir 🥰

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir. Ikaw pud amping!

  • @InchUncle
    @InchUncle7 ай бұрын

    Ilocos was one of the best tours I've ever had, since I was interested in History, Vigan was amazing for me. I would honestly come back to Ilocos if I can.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    7 ай бұрын

    Me too! Vigan is truly fascinating! 🤗

  • @jehgelo
    @jehgelo12 күн бұрын

    I live in metro Vigan. Nothing comes close to Vigan when It comes to structures anywhere else in the Philippines. I always love my hometown. Correction lang apo: it’s a filipino architecture overall and not solely spanish. The houses have spanish, chinese, native styles that makes it unique. We also have pottery making which originated from China, a delicacy called Pipian that you can only find in Vigan.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    12 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching po and for the insights! Looking forward to come back to Vigan! Nakakamiss

  • @luisitotv7699
    @luisitotv76998 ай бұрын

    Ayus!

  • @keriannenicolemesario3558
    @keriannenicolemesario35589 ай бұрын

    paubana nya mi sunod sir hahaha

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Sure ikaw tig video hahaha

  • @tessierojasvlog8736
    @tessierojasvlog87369 ай бұрын

    Hapon lang po maraming tao tapos 7pm gagana yong fountain po.

  • @judybo2231
    @judybo22313 ай бұрын

    Napakalaking tulong nito. Iyan ay mahusay.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    3 ай бұрын

    maraming salamat po! ingat po kayo

  • @jademontuya7712
    @jademontuya77129 ай бұрын

    Mi samut ka nindut ang vigan kay mi bisita ang gwapo sa BAYBAY ❤

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    labad kas o hahaha

  • @bmona7550
    @bmona75507 ай бұрын

    Gosh this makes me want to watch Maria Clara at Ibarra again.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I watched that series and if was a great one!

  • @honusblanco1259
    @honusblanco12595 ай бұрын

    Vigan has the same feel as Luang Prabang, Laos except that the latter is cleaner and more cost friendly. Accommodation in LP is very luxurious reminiscent of Bali but with distinctive Laotian/French identity. There’s none of the very basic and poor man’s room as the apartelle you stayed at in Vigan. Even restrooms in hall in the wall restaurants are very clean and they smell great. I hope Vigan follows the example of Luang Prabang to attract more tourists.

  • @user-to9wo8mi9s
    @user-to9wo8mi9s8 ай бұрын

    We are planning to have a tour with family and your blog is so helpful 😊,already subscribed. May i ask if you made a reservation sa mga hotel?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    8 ай бұрын

    Yey! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Glad to be of help. 😊 Opo, I made a reservation online thru Agoda. Have fun!

  • @ajeldiocampo
    @ajeldiocampo9 ай бұрын

    Pa shout out sir ,,, proud baybayanon here 🥰

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    #proudbaybayanon

  • @honeyfegidero8508
    @honeyfegidero850825 күн бұрын

    Hello! what camera did you use? super nice kasii.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    24 күн бұрын

    Hello maam! Salamat po. iPhone lang naman ako hehe but I use custom LUTS

  • @mariellj1768
    @mariellj17684 ай бұрын

    Ang ganda! What camera are you using po?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    4 ай бұрын

    iphone 13 pro max lang po during my visit hehe. Color-graded lang lahat sa Final Cut Pro :) salamat po

  • @lalaextreme711
    @lalaextreme711Ай бұрын

    nice vlog... Thank you for insight.... but you miss to featured PLAZA SALCEDO😅 but over all... very good. goofluck for your vlog

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    Ай бұрын

    Oo nga po eh. I missed the fountain show kasi maaga po ako nakatulog haha. Thanks for watching po! 🤗

  • @mcestardo
    @mcestardo8 ай бұрын

    Taga-Baybay ka sir? Done subscribing 😊

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes maam. Thank you po! 🤗

  • @gloriatiu1330
    @gloriatiu13302 ай бұрын

    Magkano ang rental ng hotel sa 6 or 7 people

  • @whilmarkmuca9936
    @whilmarkmuca993621 күн бұрын

    Malamig pa din ba sa Vigan? 😅

  • @gloriatiu1330
    @gloriatiu13302 ай бұрын

    How much the cost of 2bed room

  • @indayysabelle1071
    @indayysabelle10714 ай бұрын

    After watching this i wanna visit ilocos pag nakauwi nanng pinas.May i know what kind of camera you're using in this vlog?😊

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! iphone lang po gamit ko :)

  • @Cdel2006
    @Cdel20063 ай бұрын

    Questions….how were you able to get to Sta. Maria from Vigan? and also, were you using a Gimbal for your camera during the calesa ride?…’coz I used only my cellphone during my calesa ride there and it came out so shaky it was horrible.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    2 ай бұрын

    Hello maam! I took a 45-min UV Express from Vigan to Sta. Maria. Then I used a gimbal on my phone to stabilize. DJI OM 5

  • @virginiacruzat2652
    @virginiacruzat26525 ай бұрын

    Hello Sir Iam new subscriber in you channel very educational … Planning go to vigan nxt mos I’ll take note everything can help me Thank U …

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you maam! Glad the video is helpful. Enjoy your trip to Vigan.

  • @LouieCataneChannel
    @LouieCataneChannel3 ай бұрын

    Guide naman papuntang STA MARIA CHURCH from Vigan,? Amo sinakyan mo? At Magkano?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey Louie. I took a UV Express to Sta Maria. Nag abang ako sa may Jollibee across Bantay Town Hall. Around 80-100 lang ata pamasahe and 45 min yung trip. Then baba ka sa Savemore ng Sta. Maria, then take cab to the church 😉

  • @fashionista.maldita
    @fashionista.maldita2 ай бұрын

    How long you stay there to complete the tours?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    2 ай бұрын

    3 days 2 nights po but you can finish the tour in just 2 days.

  • @fashionista.maldita

    @fashionista.maldita

    2 ай бұрын

    thank you sa goo content@@aldenescabarte

  • @gilbert0que
    @gilbert0que5 ай бұрын

    Hello po! May I know po paano kayo pumunta to Santa Maria from Vigan?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi sir! Sumakay lang po ako ng bus pa manila hehe mga 40 mins lang po

  • @gilbert0que

    @gilbert0que

    5 ай бұрын

    @@aldenescabarteWow! Saan po kayo banda sumakay? Tapos pabalik ng Vigan, Vigan po ba ang nakasulat sa bus or ibang destination po (tapos dadaan lang sa Vigan)?

  • @WelcomeToRabuAvenue
    @WelcomeToRabuAvenue5 ай бұрын

    Nakakalungkot na putol na yung old bridge, diyan tumalon yung character ni Snooky Serna sa Bata Pa Si Sabel...diyan din nagkakakilala ang mga characters ni Judy Santos at Rico Yan sa pelikulang Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    5 ай бұрын

    Kaya nga po eh. Yung visit ko po sa Vigan is around a week lang after ng bagyo. Sana ma repair ang bridge and be restored to its original state.

  • @rei_rei
    @rei_rei3 ай бұрын

    sir magkano trike ride mo from hotel to sta maria church? at sa baluarte? tysm

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    3 ай бұрын

    Nag bus po ako from vigan to sta maria :) 70 po ang fare. Tricycle 30-70 po.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    3 ай бұрын

    Na drop off na lang po kayo sa highway going to Manila if mag aabang kayo bus or fx going to sta maria, then baba kayo sa savemore or chowking sa sta maria then hail a tricycle :)

  • @rei_rei

    @rei_rei

    3 ай бұрын

    @@aldenescabarte got it! thankie!

  • @myhammond3912
    @myhammond39128 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a well presented vlog - the video, articulation and the content. How did you commute (tricycle, bus, etc) to Sta Maria? What are the buses to take to Sta Maria and back to Vigan? I hope you can help.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I really appreciate it :) You can take any PUV (ideally an AC bus) going to Sta Maria. Its just 45 mins from Vigan. I took the bus and waited in the highway. There are lots of buses along the way. You can take the bus going to Manila or Baguio. :)

  • @MaryGracePanogadia
    @MaryGracePanogadia7 ай бұрын

    How about subic tourist spot?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    7 ай бұрын

    Soon po! Mag iipon muna akon🙈

  • @Liz_Gen
    @Liz_Gen9 ай бұрын

    Sir, how many days po kayo? And DIY tour lang po kayo or u availed tour packages? :)

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Hello po! DIY lang po ako sa Vigan kasi madali lang po talaga mag tour sa city; malalapit lang lahat. I stayed in Vigan for 3 days and 2 nights, kasama na yung pagpunta ko sa Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur. 😊

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    I wont suggest availing a tour package kasi maliit lang po talaga ang Vigan hehe 1 kalesa ride lang ok na. Commuting is not hard as well.

  • @DiaryniPanget
    @DiaryniPanget8 ай бұрын

    sir how much po ung per night sa red doorz?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    8 ай бұрын

    Less than 1k po. Around 980 lang ata yung per night ko.

  • @ninajacob-soliven5322
    @ninajacob-soliven53228 ай бұрын

    🍺!!!!!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @jayflippy
    @jayflippy5 ай бұрын

    Kuya, what was this video shot in?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    5 ай бұрын

    Shot on iphone :)

  • @jayflippy

    @jayflippy

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Which version of iPhone did you use? The video is very high quality!

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    4 ай бұрын

    iPhone 13 Pro Max. Thank you! I edited it on Final Cut Pro and used custom luts.@@jayflippy

  • @arniearagon8
    @arniearagon86 ай бұрын

    May.travel requirements pa po ba entering vigan?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    6 ай бұрын

    Hello po! Wala ba pong travel requirements :)

  • @arniearagon8

    @arniearagon8

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @danicamancelita
    @danicamancelita4 ай бұрын

    How much po costing mo for vigan city lang.

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    4 ай бұрын

    Naku di ko na matandaan eh 😅 basta sa food di talaga mahal affordable lang. yung hotel ko lang medyo pricey kasi almost 6k per night.

  • @Liz_Gen
    @Liz_Gen4 ай бұрын

    Sir, nag avail ka nang tour?

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    4 ай бұрын

    Hindi po. DIY lang po lahat hehe need lang talaga mag research and ayusin ang itinerary

  • @benildamanzano907
    @benildamanzano9079 ай бұрын

    Good morning Sir agdiñgigak bigat Balita Kaga bigat Sir ditoy dagupan Sir

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Naimbag a bigat! Agalwad kayo dita Dagupan. Dios ti agngina!

  • @ERICVLOGS2001
    @ERICVLOGS20019 ай бұрын

    I love Vigan! A MUST VISIT 🫶✨

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    9 ай бұрын

    Definitely a must visit! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @pawiekan
    @pawiekan2 ай бұрын

    Hi! would like to ask how many days you stayed in Vigan and your budget? Thanks! planning to go for a solo trip :)

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    2 ай бұрын

    I stayed in Vigan for 3 days and 2 nights po. I spent around 15k. Yung mahal lang talaga sa Vigan is the hotel that I stayed-yung La Casa Blanca but its worth it 😊

  • @mapagmatyaga9174
    @mapagmatyaga91746 ай бұрын

    whrere is santa maria church

  • @aldenescabarte

    @aldenescabarte

    6 ай бұрын

    Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, around 45 mins from Vigan.