The provincial tourism center of Vigan is concentrated in Calle Crisologo featuring a collection of old colonial houses that witnessed the rich history of the Philippines during the Spanish times. Standing majestic and really ancient, Palacio de Arzobispado is an historical landmark in Vigan. It was built in 1783 and served as the official residence of the Archbishop of Nueva Segovia. The palace is the only surviving 18th century archbishop’s residence in the country. It also became the headquarters of General Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898, and of the invading American forces under Colonel James Parker in 1899.

Palacio de Arzobispado should not be missed when visiting Vigan. It has a museum called Museo Nueva Segovia which showcases archdiocesan archives, a throne room, antique portraits of bishops, manuscripts, and other religious artifacts from various colonial churches all over Ilocos Sur.

Travel to Palacio de Arzobispado!

From Manila there are various bus terminals to choose from that goes to the Ilocos. There is one in Edsa-Pasay (Partas Bus Terminal) and in Cubao (Partas Bus Terminal & Florida Bus Terminal). I suggest you take the evening trip because it is a long 9-hour bus ride to Vigan.

Then from Vigan, I suggest you to hire private transportation as the must-see places are in between towns. If not, there are tricyles, buses, and mini-buses that ply these towns which will bring you to the Calle Crisologo where the Palacio de Arzobispado is found.

Accommodations in Vigan:

There are many inns, pension houses and hotels located near the town center. My Vigan Home Hotel and Gordion Hotel are some of which will give you better accommodations during your days in Ilocos Sur.

My Vigan Home Hotel is located at 14 Plaridel corner Bonifacio Streets, Vigan (Ilocos Sur), Ilocos Region, Philippines 2700. Gordion Hotel is located at V. Delos Reyes corner Salcedo Sts., Vigan (Ilocos Sur), Ilocos Region, Philippines.