Pagudpud Beaches: Your DIY Guide

Pagudpud is located in a coastal town at the northwestern tip of Luzon. Its beaches have become one of the hottest white sand beaches in the country. In fact, tourists have been dubbing it as the “Boracay of the North”. However, it offers more than meets the eye.

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Location
Fees
Contact Person/Group/Website/Page
Patapat Viaduct
How to get to Pagudpud Beaches
Helpful local phrases
Other notable nearby places

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Location

Address: Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

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Business Hours

Curfew may be imposed at some point and circumstance. Can also do overnight.

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Fees

Entrance Fee: Some beaches have; some none.

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Contact Person/Group/Website/Page

Phone: +63 (0908) 810 8654 to 55
Email: tourismilocosnorte@gmail.com
Website: http://www.ilocosnorte.ph/
Social Media: Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte Facebook Page, Ilocos Norte Tourism Facebook Page

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White Beaches and Clear Waters of Pagudpud

When you want to get a rebreather away from the busy city life, lying in one of the Pagudpud beaches might be the answer. Pagudpud beaches are hidden gems up north in the country. It is a PARADISE! The sand is fine and white. The water is calm and crystal clear. And the water is shallow. These factors make it a very family friendly place. P.S., the locals are very nice.

There are a lot of activities in Pagudpud beaches. Aside from lazing under the sun and swimming in its pristine waters, the longest zipline over water is found in one of them. Some theme parks are also constructed in couple of beaches. Snorkeling in its calm waters is also one of the best options. Fresh fruits and seafoods are also abundant along nearby roads.

Lastly, I wouldn’t dare compare it to Boracay. Pagudpud beaches maybe covered with white sand but its atmosphere is totally different. It is not highly commercialized and definitely not jam-packed with tourists. On the other hand, do not expect a five-star hotel accommodation.

**^{The Blue Lagoon is one of the heavily populated white sand beaches in Pagudpud.}**

**^{Left: Dos Hermanos islands are two islets in the Blue Lagoon. Right: The northern part of the Blue Lagoon Beach is covered with limestone.}**

**^{Over the shallow, pristine, clear, blue waters of Blue Lagoon is the longest zipline over water in the world! I tried it and it was uh-may-zing!!!}**

**^{The wind turbines in in Bangui Bay are visible to the naked eye in Saud Beach.}**

**^{They say that Pagudpud beaches have that ‘boracay’ feel. I say ‘NO’. It is more than just white sand beaches and crystal clear water. Well, aside from the fact that it is less crowded.}**

**^{Pagudpud Beaches are very friendly to the family as it is calm and shallow.}**

In conclusion, Pagudpud beaches deserve to be at the top of your list when you want to “de-city-fy” and de-stress. It is one of the best place to get your family for a wholesome and quiet vacation.

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How to Get To Patapat Viaduct

By land. Take any bus heading to Laoag City.

Manila buses bound to Laoag City are Partas, Dominion Bus, Aniceto Bus, Viron Transit, Florida Bus Line, Fariñas Trans, Maria De Leon Bus Lines, RCJ Bus Lines and F. Franco Transit. Make sure it is bound to Laoag, though most of these buses also have Vigan to Laoag trips. There are tricycles and vans for hire which usually covers a group of tourist destinations in the province.
From Baguio City, you can take a Partas bus near SM City Baguio or the ordinary mini-buses in Bayanihan. Make sure it is bound to Laoag, though most of these buses also have Vigan to Laoag trips. There are tricycles and vans for hire which usually covers a group of tourist destinations in the province.
GMW Liner and Florida Liner have buses plying a vice versa Abra and Tuguegarao with a stop in Laoag City route. There are tricycles and vans for hire which usually covers a group of tourist destinations in the province.

By air. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines flies from Manila to Laoag International Airport.

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Helpful Local Phrases

Good morning: Naimbag a bigat; Good afternoon: Naimbag a malem; Good day: Naimbag nga aldaw; Good evening: Naimbag a rabii
How are you?: Kumusta
Thank you: Agyamanak
What is your name?: Ania ti nagan mo?
I don’t understand: Diak maawatan
How do I get to…?: Kasantnu ak a makapan sadiay…?
One: maysa, two: duwa, three: tallo, four: uppat, five: lima, six: ennem, seven: pito, eight: walo, nine: siyam, ten: sangapulo
How much is this?: Sagmamano daytoy?
Help!: Arayat!
Sorry: Pakawanennak