Pagudpud is a resort-municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte and is located in the northernmost tip of Luzon Island. It is popular not only among local tourists but to foreigners as well because of its beautiful nature. It is where the Pacific Ocean meets the West Philippine Sea.
The town borders the Province of Cagayan and can be reached through the Patapat Viaduct - a scenic seaside bridge that has an awesome view of the sea. Traversing through the viaduct makes you love the natural blessings that the Philippines has.
The Blue Lagoon and the Kaibigan Falls are but some of the attractions that tourists flock to Pagudpud. These natural wonders make a visit to the town more interesting. I can say that it is where nature is at its best.
When in Pagudpud, there is sea, sea and sea. Worth visiting too are the Dos Hermanos Island and the Saud Beach. They exemplify the diversity of the place. Some will say that they are just the same beaches as in anywhere in the world but they showcase different scenery that is typically Filipino.
Accommodations can cater from the budgeted to the more plush resorts. The most popular is the Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center. Personally, I saw the droves of people who visit the resort. The most recent addition to the growing number of resorts in Pagudpud is the Pagudpud Sands Resort. It opened in 2019.
Pagudpud can be reached through land travel either by private vehicles or by bus that will take you around 12 hours of travel. You may also take a 1 hour plane ride from Manila to Laoag City and transfer by land for 1 1/2 hours more.
The local government unit is taking steps to preserve the cleanliness of the town especially in the resorts area. Along the highway, you can see the environmental awareness campaign to remind the town residents as well as tourists to preserve Pagudpud's God-given natural resources.
Despite the long land travel, Pagudpud is still a place worth visiting in your lifetime. Here, you will see how discipline can really make a town or a city a viable place for successful tourism without sacrificing nature.
Credit to the owners of some of the photos.
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