Attractions

Plan your travel itenerary with our simple guide

Location.

Encarnacion Compound, Bayubay Sur, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

Waze App: / Google Map: Search for "Govantes Bistro"

For the Check-in Process, please register to Govantes Cafe with the Staff on Duty.

Landmark: Backside of St Paul College of Ilocos Sur

TheOrangeHouse, TheRiverHouse, The BistroHouse, TheTreeHouse, TheRiverCabin are in the same location/vicinity of Govantes Bistro

Map Coordinates: 17.581621, 120.380052

From the area, a distance of approximately 1km or a 3min ride to Burgos Museum (Parking is available in the vicinity). From there, just a walking distance to Vigan attractions including Calle Crisologo, Vigan Cathedral, Archbishop Palace, Provincial Jail Museum, Dancing Fountain, and Empanadahan at Plaza Burgos and other attractions.

We are in the boundary of Vigan, Bantay and San Vicente Ilocos Sur. The villa is near the national highway (1km) but situated in a quiet compound near the historic Govantes River, offering the much needed tranquility of the guest after a long drive.

Suggested List of Attractions:

Sta Catalina Beach (Ilocos Sur)
Bantay Bell Tower (Ilocos Sur)
RG Jar Factory (Ilocos Sur)
Baluarte (Ilocos Sur)
Calle Crisologo (Ilocos Sur)
Govantes Bistro & Cafe (Ilocos Sur)
Paoay Church (Ilocos Norte)
Malacanang of the North (Ilocos Norte)
Sand Dunes (Ilocos Norte)
Kapurpurawan (Ilocos Norte)
Bangui Windmill (Ilocos Norte)
Batanes of the North (Ilocos Norte)
Patapat Viaduct (Ilocos Norte)
Blue Lagoon (Ilocos Norte)
Grape Picking (La Union)
Halo Halo de Iloko (La Union)

Sample Itinerary

Day 1
Sta. Catalina Beach – Breakfast
* This is a public beach, wherein you can just hang out and have breakfast before you start your tour/activities.
Bantay Bell Tower
RG Jar Factory
* No entrance just donation. Try pottery making with your family/friends. It is a fun experience.
Baluarte
* P100 - entrance fee
* P250 - senior citizen and students
* Package A at P150 - 3 stations only (feeding area, safari gallery & reptile)
* Package B at P300 - with shuttle including giraffes, tigers and lions.
* It is better to try Package B, it will tour you around the vicinity and for your comfortability na din given the hot weather.
* Lunch @GovantesBistro
Calle Crisologo
* Experience the place at night time.
Calesa Ride which will tour you most of the Tourist Attractions

Day 2
Paoay Church
Malacanang of the North
* Lunch
Sand Dunes at Sand Dunes of Ilocos Norte - Suba Sand Dunes, Paoay
* Don't missed this experience. It's the highlight of your trip.
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Bangui Windmill
* Windmills at sunset kinda give a different vibe.
* Dinner

Day 3
Batanes of the North
Patapat Viaduct
Blue Lagoon
* Lunch
* Rented a cottage worth P800 but if you order food the price is only P500. Medyo pricey ang food but worth the price naman.
* Swimming
* Dinner (Boodle Fight)

Day 4
12:00 ETA Vigan
* Bought Pasalubong Bagnet and Vigan Longanisa @GovantesBistro
* Lunch at @GovantesBistro
* 13:00 ETD Vigan
* 16:30 ETD Bauang La Union
Grape Picking at Acosta Grapes Farm by Jovy Acosta
* P250/kilo, the kids enjoyed this activity.
* Dinner at Halo Halo de iLoko La Union

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