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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan is located in the northeastern part of Luzon. It was founded as a trading town in 1572 by the Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo.
It's now the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia, including the historical checkerboard street plan. Vigan differs from Spanish colonial towns in Latin America because its Latin tradition is tempered by strong Chinese, Ilocano and Filipino influences. The Vigan town fiesta is held in the third week of January and commemorates the town's patron saint, St Paul the Apostle.
Another good time to visit is the first week of May, which sees street dancing, fashion shows and parades as Vigan celebrates the Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival, based around the removal of the cotton seeds in preparing yarn.
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Places near Vigan
- Sagada 77 kilometers away
- Banaue 103 kilometers away
- Manila 339 kilometers away
- Batanes 355 kilometers away
- Southern Luzon 391 kilometers away
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Ideas for experiencing Vigan
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Vigan, and which use the best local guides.
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Spend a day exploring the Ilocos region ![Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte, Philippines]()
Spend a day exploring the Ilocos region
Spend a day exploring the Ilocos region
This day-long private guided tour takes in sites such as St William's Cathedral, the sinking bell tower, Malaca帽ang of the North and St Paul's Cathedral.
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Vigan heritage tour ![Mena Crisologo, Vigan, Philippines]()
Vigan heritage tour
Vigan heritage tour
Explore the beautiful town of Vigan, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your private guide.
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