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Ilocos Norte North Coast Drive

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Follow Ilocos Norte from Paoay to the lighthouses, rock formations, windmills, beach and mountain coast of Pagudpud.

Scenic Ride Moderate 1 day 120 km 10 hr
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This northbound drive begins beside Paoay Lake at Malacañang of the North, then follows the coast toward Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. From there, the landscape opens beneath the Bangui windmills before reaching Saud Beach and the dramatic mountain-and-sea crossing at Patapat Viaduct.

Route itinerary

  1. 1
    Malacañang of the North
    Tourist Attractions Start · 60 min
    Malacañang of the North

    Paoay, Ilocos Norte

    Trip note

    Begin at Malacañang of the North beside the Paoay landscape.

    Address 4GHQ+6WH Malacañang of the North, Paoay, Ilocos Norte

    ★ 4.40 · 2568 reviews
  2. 2
    Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
    Tourist Attractions Stop · 45 min
    Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

    Burgos, Ilocos Norte

    Trip note

    Continue north to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and its elevated coastal setting.

    Address GH6X+R3W Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Rd, Burgos, Ilocos Norte

    ★ 4.50 · 1855 reviews
  3. 3
    Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
    Tourist Attractions Stop · 60 min
    Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

    Burgos, Ilocos Norte

    Trip note

    Walk out toward the white rock formations along the Burgos coast.

    Address Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Burgos, Ilocos Norte

    ★ 4.60 · 2034 reviews
  4. 4
    Bangui Windmills
    Tourist Attractions Stop · 45 min
    Bangui Windmills

    Bangui, Ilocos Norte

    Trip note

    Stop beneath the Bangui windmills where the coastline opens toward Pagudpud.

    Address GPH9+C6H Bangui Windmills, Bangui, Ilocos Norte

    ★ 4.70 · 3843 reviews
  5. 5
    Saud Beach
    Nature and Hiking Stop · 90 min
    Saud Beach

    Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

    Trip note

    A longer beach stop before completing the final coastal highway section.

    Address Saud Beach, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

    ★ 4.50 · 508 reviews
  6. 6
    Patapat Viaduct
    Tourist Attractions Finish · 30 min
    Patapat Viaduct

    Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

    Trip note

    Finish where the highway meets the mountains and sea at Patapat Viaduct.

    Address Patapat Viaduct, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

    ★ 4.80 · 1452 reviews

Recommended stops

Malacañang of the North
Tourist Stop Malacañang of the North

Paoay, Ilocos Norte

Begin at Malacañang of the North beside the Paoay landscape. View place
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Viewpoint Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Burgos, Ilocos Norte

Continue north to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and its elevated coastal setting. View place
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Tourist Stop Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

Burgos, Ilocos Norte

Walk out toward the white rock formations along the Burgos coast. View place
Bangui Windmills
Viewpoint Bangui Windmills

Bangui, Ilocos Norte

Stop beneath the Bangui windmills where the coastline opens toward Pagudpud. View place
Saud Beach
Rest Saud Beach

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

A longer beach stop before completing the final coastal highway section. View place
Patapat Viaduct
Viewpoint Patapat Viaduct

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Finish where the highway meets the mountains and sea at Patapat Viaduct. View place