Vigan City was founded in 1572 by Juan de Salcedo and is preserved as a heritage site. Located at the heart of the Mestizo district Calle Crisologo is lined on both sides by centuries-old Vigan Houses,and still retains the original cobblestones from the Spanish period (16th to 19th centuries). Ground floors of the old houses on Calle Crisologo have been turned into shops where souvenir items and antique Vigan furniture could be found at reasonable prizes.

How to get there:

To get to Vigan City from Manila,you can get a 8-10 hour bus trip to Vigan; or take a plane to Laoag City and a two hour bus ride to Vigan.