Vigan as well is the native home of Padre Burgos, one of three Filipino priests who were executed by the Spaniards to warn the natives of putting up more revolts against them. His house is now recognized as a prestigious museum containing articles used by the Tinguians (the tribe once inhabited the district), details of the arrivals of the Spaniards, and the Filipinos’ difficult life at the time of their occupation.
Interesting places in Vigan:
* Vigan Colonial Houses - ancestral houses mostly built by rich Chinese traders
* St. Paul’s Cathedral - built in 1790-1800
* Palacio de Arzobispado – built in 1783
* Burgos National Museum. - the museum is the house of Padre Jose Burgos; and many more
Vigan Accommodations - Vigan Hotels and Resort
Ancestral houses turned into cozy hotels and pensiones to cater to the billeting requirements of visitors feature a unique ambiance. Resorts outside the poblacion are alternative accommodations in rural settings. There are also many bars and restaurants offering a variety of local and international dishes.
Popular Hotels in Vigan:
* Grandpa's Inn
* Villa Angela Heritage House
* RF Aniceto Mansion
* Vigan Plaza Hotel
* Hotel Salcedo De Vigan
* Gordion Hotel
* Cordillera Inn
Possible ways to go to Vigan:
To go to Vigan City from Manila, you can get a bus or take a plane to Laoag City and take a bus ride to Vigan.
PAL (Philippine Airlines) flies to Laoag City 3 times a week. Laoag, 80 kilometers away from Vigan takes about 1½ hours to commute.
