Paoay: Malacañang Ti Amianan and Paoay Lake

Paoay in Ilocos Norte has an earthquake baroque church, sand dunes and a famous restaurant. But there are two more sites in this municipality that is also worth mentioning - a presidential mansion and the serene lake that it overlooks.

Paoay Church | Ilocos Norte

The Church of San Agustin, or more popularly known as Paoay Church, is one of the four Baroque Churches in the Philippines inscribed to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993.

Herencia Cafe | Paoay, Ilocos Norte

You can ask anyone from or who has been to Ilocos, and Herencia Cafe would almost always be suggested as an important destination.

4×4 Ride at the Paoay Sand Dunes

The best ride in getting to and around the Paoay sand dunes is via a rugged, 4x4 vehicle. This would ensure adequate traction especially at loose spots and in going up and down the sand hills. Stay away from the tricycles or your family sedan when you can help it.

Sandboarding at the Paoay Sand Dunes

The sand dunes of Ilocos Norte seems to be the most 'unnatural' geological formation that I have seen so far. One would normally expect desert-like stretches like these in the Middle East but not in a tropical country like the Philippines.