Vigan, PhilippinesPlaza SalcedoBaluarte Falls/SangbayMagsingal ChurchHeroes Hill National ParkMindoro BeachNagbettedan Sto. Domingo
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Vigan

Vigan is a town in Ilocos Sur district, Philippines of about 48,545 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 52 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Plaza Salcedo, Birthplace of Father Burgos and Vigan Cathedral.

17.5747° N, 120.3869° EPop. 48,545

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Within 30 km144 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see22
Notable110
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Plaza Salcedo, park near Vigan
Must-see

Plaza Salcedo

Park · 1 km

Birthplace of Father Burgos, museum near Vigan
Must-see

Birthplace of Father Burgos

Museum · 1 km

Vigan Cathedral, church near Vigan
Must-see

Vigan Cathedral

Church · 1 km

Places near Vigan by type

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One day from Vigan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:17 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vigan
  2. Magsingal Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Nagbettedan Sto. Domingocave · 1 hrs
  4. Heroes Hill National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  5. Baluarte Markerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mindoro Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Vigan
Today’s loopViganStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vigan?

Plaza Salcedo (park, about 1 km), Birthplace of Father Burgos (museum, about 1 km), Vigan Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Saint Augustine Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Baluarte Falls/Sangbay (waterfall, about 4 km), Magsingal Church (church, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vigan?

162 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Vigan?

United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; MCGI Local of Vigan (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vigan?

Leon C. Pichay (Poet), about 1 km by road; Mena Crisologo (Arts) (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vigan?

Start in Vigan, visit Magsingal Church, then Nagbettedan Sto. Domingo, then Heroes Hill National Park, then Baluarte Marker, then Mindoro Beach, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.