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Ilocos Norte - The Best Of Culture And Nature
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In the Northern Philippines is a province where the country�s rich Spanish colonial and American colonial and revolutionary past co-exist to the day. Here, a centuries-old World Heritage church and forts symbolic of Spanish rule have stayed alive together with Western Occupation period pieces marred with revolts led by native nationalists and instigators of independence. The place is Ilocos Norte, a rugged land of a unique people who have kept history and beauty preserved. The church in the town of Paoay has been inscribed in UNESCO�s World Heritage List. Paoay Church is a Gothic-Baroque-Oriental church constructed from 1704 to 1894. Its coralstone bell tower served as an observation post of the revolutionary �Katipuneros� during the Philippine Revolution of 1896. The people of the town are known for the age-old industry of loom weaving, in which they engage to date, to produce finely crafted pieces with ethnic Ilocano designs. The province�s seascapes remain equally unspoiled. Foremost is Pagudpud beach, which is reputed to have the longest continuous white sand, with mighty waves and strong winds that can compare to Hawaii. Wind and wave surfing are the outstanding activities here, not to mention the inviting views and clear blue waters. The town of Pagudpud�s land and sea beauties also include the Patapat Viaduct, a scenic viaduct that hugs the coast and mountains