How could we go to Illogos Sur from Manila?

Question

If i want to go to Illogos Sur from Manila, how could i go to there?

Answer 1

it is not lllogos sur its Ilocos Sur you can go by plane from manila to ilocos it would take probably 3 or 4 hours or by land it would take you longer around 18 to 20 hours just go to the domestic airport in pasaycity

Answer 2

There are buses in Pasay or Cubao that go to Ilocos Sur. But if you need directions and will drive yourself, hope this helps.

MANILA-TARLAC City
Distance: 120 kms.
Approx. Travel Time: 2-3 hours
Enter Balintawak and run all the way up to the end of NLEX (Sta. Ines, Magalang Exit, past Dau).

From here, its either you turn right to Mabalacat (Clark)-Bamban-Capas route or left to Magalang-Concepcion-Tarlac route. The first is not advisable during daytimes as plenty of public transport (trikes and jeeps) abound the town proper. I suggest taking the other route which offers little disturbance and expect good roads. You can also see a glimpse of the devastating lahar still visible on some portions of the field. Don’t be confused when you reached the portion with signs like “Alternate Route to Baguio”, being a newbie I suggest not to take this route cause some areas are not signposted, unless of course, you have someone knows that route.

TARLAC Province

Capas-Tarlac City

Wait till you reach the very long MacArthur Hiway when you turn around the rotunda in Capas (Caltex & McDo). This hiway can cause some delays being only single road on most portions and small public transport are plenty.

A large arch welcomes you to Tarlac City. Not far is the Luisita Shopping Mall and a park adjascent to it. Traffic from here is really terrible especially on the onset of summer vacation and the whole 15-km stretch to the City. You can have a major stopover here in Tarlac as the city offers establishments much like Manila and also all large gas stations. North bound buses also have major stops here.

TARLAC City - SAN FERNANDO City, LA UNION
Distance: 130 kms.
Approx. Travel Time: 3 hours

There’s an intersection in the city which on your left goes to Camiling which is in alternate route going to Lingayen & Alaminos (Hundred Islands). Then to the right is our route to the North (just take all signs or route going to Baguio).

Tarlac-Gerona-Paniqui-Moncada-San Manuel

You start to leave the city and go to Gerona. In this town you can see the now famous Isdaan Restaurant which offers good food and outstanding amenities. Then, Paniqui (an arch welcomes you where there is a large bat in the middle).

Next towns are Moncada, and the last town of Tarlac which is San Manuel. In between the provinces of Tarlac and Pangasinan, expect some slowed traffics caused by tricycles and tractors.

PANGASINAN Province

Villasis-Urdaneta City-Binalonan-Pozorrubio-Sison

An arch welcomes you to the province of Pangasinan. The first town is Carmen, Villasis is next and Urdaneta City, which is also prone to traffic as this is a very busy intersection. Turning left would lead you to Sta. Barbara-Calasiao-Dagupan City. Just go straight and pass by the long bridge.

Next are towns of Binalonan, Pozorrubio and Sison (last town of Pangasinan). This road is flat and widely stretched in some portions. There is a narrow bridge after Binalonan which was the remnants of the quake or heavy typhoons in the 90’s, am not sure.

LA UNION Province

Rosario-Sto. Tomas-Agoo-Aringay-Caba-Bauang-San Fernando City

Then you enter LA UNION province via Rosario.

There are portions here that are hilly and a mixture in type and quality of roads. As you go down, on your left, is the Lingayen Gulf where numerous beachside resorts and restos abound. Just before the town proper of Rosario marks the entry to Baguio City via Kennon Road (from here ignore all Baguio road signs obviously).

Next town is Sto. Tomas, then Agoo which you can find the historical Agoo Church, and also the Eagle of the North Monument.

Drive towards the towns of Aringay, Caba, Bauang and finally San Fernando City. This road has many uphill climbs. The stretch of Bauang to San Fernando offers beautiful beaches and resorts.

LA UNION Province

San Fernando - Vigan
Distance: 135 kms.
Approx. Travel Time - 3 hours

San Fernando - San Juan - Bacnotan - Balaoan - Sudipen

As you exit San Fernando City, road starts to narrow and quite poor on this portion but the scenery on your left amazes you as you see the attractive coastline and at times you can see huge waves.

San Juan also offers pebbles beaches and also ideal for surfing, as this town start to be known for it. After San Juan, there is a significant improvement on road surface, driving is delightful coz traffic is light and you can now see scenic views of the Cordilleras in the background.

Pass on to Bacnotan then to Balaoan and finally, Sudipen.

ILOCOS SUR Province

Tagudin - Santa Cruz - Santa Lucia - Candon City

There is a narrow bridge that links the provinces of La Union (Sudipen) and Ilocos Sur (Tagudin). This portion should be about 10-kms only as road after this is already very pleasant.

Next towns are Santa Cruz, Santa Lucia and Candon City.

Candon City is a relatively small city and offers less choices so don't expect too much.

Candon City - Santiago - San Esteban - Santa Maria - Narvacan - Santa - Bantay - VIGAN

Pass on to Santa Maria and Narvacan. There is a washedout portions which waves caught up on the road before the approach to Santa town. And from here, you start your hilly ascend and pass through some rugged mountains.

A beautiful bridge (Quirino Bridge) in Bantay offers fantastic view of the mountains, the river and the sea.

Stopover: VIGAN

This is a major tourist attraction from which you can see Spanish old structures, museums and great foods abound in this city. Though accomodation here are limited. Checkout some famous foods like bagnet (deep fried pork belly), longganis and morcon (much like a meatloaf). Also, empanadas (usually filled with veggies, prawns and meat) are a must-try on this part of the archipelago. Plaza Burgos is popular for being the center of the city and offers all of these delights.

Driving in Vigan could be unpleasant to some as the streets are narrow and traffic is perennial. Many parts of the streets are one-way. Among the best historical Spanish houses are located in Crisologo Street, which is by the way closed to traffic to give way to calesas plying this route. You might as well find your parking somewhere near. The whole street are full of merchants selling products like furnitures, souvenirs and foods.

Answer 3

you can drive there using the north expressway. it'll take a couple of hours