Laoag City Hotels

Laoag City is the capital of the Ilocos Norte province in northern Philippines. If you enjoy gambling and mingling with tourists from all over the world, you will have a great time in Laoag. Laoag is also home to the Tobacco Monopoly Memorial, which was built to commemorate the end of the Spanish government’s tobacco monopoly in 1882. Visitors who like exploring local landmarks should check out the Sinking Bell Tower,which has been steadily descending an inch into the earth each year since it was built. Next door is Laoag Cathedral, which is also known as St. William's Cathedral.This lovely church was built in the1600s and is a picturesque example of Italian Renaissance architecture. The Museo Ilocos Norte is another interesting cultural attraction worth visiting. Travellers who enjoy the outdoors can take an off-road tour of the sand dunes in La Paz. If you want to try an uncommon activity, you can try sandboarding,which is another desert sport that many enjoy in Laoag City. For those who are looking for relaxation, look no further than Laoag’s many beach resorts.

When to Go

Laoag has a fairly pleasant climate with wet and dry seasons rather than four distinct seasons. Most visitors prefer to go during the driest time, which is from November to April. During the rest of the year, Laoag can receive 10-20 cm (3.9-7.9 in) of rain per month. Most of the annual rainfall is the result of monsoons during the wet months, which are characterized by torrential rains that can spawn dangerous cyclones. May is typically the warmest month, with highs over 30°C (86°F), while January is the coldest time with lows in the mid-20s C (mid-70s F). Rainfall peaks in summer (June-August); up to 20 cm (7.9 in) monthly accumulation

High summer temperatures reach 32°C (90°F); winter lows around 24°C (75°F)

Monsoons and cyclones from the northeast common in peak months

Getting There

If you are travelling by air to Laoag. you can first fly into Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport or Taiwan’s Kaohsiung International Airport, and then take a transfer flight to Laoag International Airport. There are daily flights available to Laoag from Manila, while the other two airports only offer flights on certain days of the week. You can also take a bus from Manila or Baguio through several different companies. A bus trip from Manila to Ilocos Norte will usually take around eight hours, but it is a lovely way to see the countryside of the Philippines. If you like sea travel, you can catch a boat or ferry at the port of San Fernando or Currimao. You can get around the local area cheaply by rental vehicle, ‘jeepneys’, motorbike or horse-drawn buggy. - - -

Daily flights from Manila to Laoag City International Airport

Buses from Manila and other towns in Ilocos Norte

Sea travel via ports at San Fernando and Currimao

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