Pagudpud is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It's approximately 560 km and 10 hours by land from Manila.
History
Before the Second World War, a native of Batangas came to the place to sell blankets and mosquito nets. The place was still then named “TONGOTONG”, which was one of the barrios of the Municipality of Bangui, Ilocos Norte. He sold his wares from one house to another and he did not notice that it was already noon time. He was too tired and hungry, that he sought shelter in one of the houses nearby and probably to ask the hospitable owner of the house for a simple lunch. After the peddler had settled down, the owner of the house asked the peddler his purpose. The peddler did not at all understand the question, but just merely answered, “Ako’y pagud na pagod at ang sapatos ko’y pudpod,” in his usual Batangas accent. This reply became the byword of the residents of Barangay Tongotong even if they didn’t know the meaning of what the peddler had said.
Months later, a native of the Bicol Region came to seek employment in one of the logging companies which was operating in the locality. The place at that time had a lot of virgin forests and mountains, and logging business was still legal. The stranger did not know where the office of the company was located, so he just alighted in Tongotong even if it was not still the place where he was supposed to go. He asked one of the bystanders the name of the place and he immediately replied, “Ako’y pagud na pagod at ang sapatos ko’y pudpod,” because the bystander knew that he was Tagalog and that was the only Tagalog words that he knew. The amazed Bicolano just interpreted that the place might be Pagud-pudpod.
There and then Tongotong was changed to Pagud-pudpod and later shortened to Pagudpud.
According to the elders Pagudpud is a deep Ilocano word which means soft sandy soil “kuppuoy” a kadaratan.
Getting there
GV Florida Transport - Offers sleeper buses with built-in toilet.
Partas Transport Co.
Aurora Blvd. cor. Bernardino St.
Quezon City
Tel. 63-2-7257303
Farinas Transit
Lacson St.
Sampaloc
Manila
Tel. 63-2-7438582
RCJ Bus Lines
Earnshaw cor Lacson St.
Manila
Tel. 63-2-7412994, 63-2-7819306
See
Saud White Beach, Saud white beach is very popular not only in the country but also to the other parts of the world. It is a favorite place for movie producers, foreign and local correspondents, foreign travel writers to shoot their films because of its breathtaking views and unique atmosphere. It is even featured in the Internet that makes it very popular, a world–class destination. The beach is along stretch sand framing the heart shaped calm emerald water of the Saud Bay.
Bantay Abot Caves, Bantay Abot Caves means “a mountain with a hole.” A hole was found at the middle of the mountain where the waves were free to flash into its walls just like an open shore until it was wrecked by an earthquake during the 80’s. It is also called “the underground sea” for on top of the cave is a lustrous vegetative cover. Inside the cave is a church that once you are inside, you do not only hear the echoing sound of the waves, the chirping of the birds but you can also feel the cool breeze of the air. It is a favorite hangout of swallows that swarm to their roost in the late afternoon. It is a very unique creation partly surrounded by the clear blue sea. Its shore has white sand mixed with fragments of shells and rocks that can be made as a décor. Parts of the shore are forms of rocks where you can sit and relax and enjoy a lucid view of the wide sea and verdant mountains.
Timmangtang Rock, Timmangtang rock stands majestically a few meters away from Bantay Abot caves. It is located along the shore and partly by the sea. You cannot separate Bantay Abot Cave from the Timmantang Rock for they are believed to be lovers, the former being the female and the later is the male. They are collectively termed as “Lover’s Rock”. This rock is like a bell-shaped, hence the name Timmantang. The rock is covered with grass and bushes. On top of it, you could see the calm blue sea and the enchanting view of Sitio Gaoa. Campfire is also very ideal at the foot of this stunning rock.
Nacatnagan Cliff, The cliff is a virgin forest where different kinds of trees grow and you could hear the peeping of the birds. Wild animals can also be found within the place thus it is a perfect place for hunting. Rare ferns and wild orchids grow abundantly at the foot and at the slopes of the mountain. It is also a good site for mountain climbing because of its steep and slippery trails. On top of it, you can glimpse the panoramic view of the Pasaleng Bay, Maira-ira Point and the totality of the out of this world scene of Sitio Gaoa, Babuyan Island can also be viewed on a clear day.
Malingay Cove (Blue Lagoon), It is a hidden bay found at Maira-ira Point, which is a half-moon in shape edifice, by the Nacatnagan Cliff in the east and the Dos Hermanos in the north. This place is where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Reaching the place is quite tiresome for it is around 2.5 kilometers away from the highway with rigged roads and it is found at the interior part of Sitio Malingay. On the way is thick forest and you can also have glance of the sea. Malingay Cove is famous for its crystal blue water and fine white sand.
Dos Hermanos Islands, Below the rocks are caves where varied and colorful tropical fishes swim abundantly that can be seen during low tides. Around Dos Hermanos Rocks submerged smaller rocks where famous delicious seaweeds
Kabigan Falls, It is an enchanting falls located at the eastern part of Barangay Balaoi and it is around 1.8 kilometers away from the national highway. This 80 feet waterfall is surrounded by thick forest and well-known for its concaved basin.
Saguigui Falls, It is a small waterfall situated at Barangay Balaoi, 3.5 kilometers away from the national highway. This falls is not yet popular for the reason that it is not easy to get there.
Winding Patapat Bridge, Patapat bridge is a winding bridge found at the foot of the cliff of the North Cordillera Mountain Ranges. It connects Barangay Balaoi and Pancian and it is around 1.2 kilometers long. This bridge is often referred to as the “French Riviera of the North”. Along the bridge, you can pass the Mabugabog Falls that serves as a source of power for the mini hydroelectric plant. It is only during the rainy days when it shows its splendor with its water dropping rhythmically to precipice on the rocky shore of the sea below.
Bolo River, It is a river that divides the Municipality of Pagudpud and Bangui. It is an added attraction to tourist especially those who are into kayaking sports. The portion of the river in Barangay Dampig, Tarrag, and Poblacion 1 have a big boulders and deep water ideal for kayaking where shooting into the rapids is fun.
Things to do
Tours: Resorts usually offer tours or have their own recommended tour guides, so better ask the resort staff. If you want, you can check websites and forums and ask their recommended tour guides like the ones below.
Pagudpud Rinnovati Tours offers organized tours. They have the Pagudpud Tour where you can visit Timmangtang Rock, Bantay Abot Cave, Malingay Cove (Blue Lagoon), Dos Hermanos Islands, Cagayan Ilocos Boundary, Agua Grande,Paraiso ni Anton, Patapat Winding Viaduct, and Kabigan Falls. They have also the Ilocos Tour where you can visit Bangui windmill, Burgos Light House, Museum de Laoag, Malacanang of the North, Paoay Church, Paoay Lake, Marcos museum, Baluarte, Hidden Garden, Pagbangaan, Heritage, Pasalubong centers. They offer also transport services from Laoag Airport to Pagudpud and Vice versa.
Mobile: +639276137466
Email: info@pagudpudrinnovati.com
Sleep
Agua Seda, 09218079703 / 09202431832, Maira-ira Point
Apo Idon Beach Hotel, (077)6760438 / 09175100671 / 09189334464, Burayoc Point
Jun & Carol Beach Resort, 09214847746 / 09185289589 / 09205090507 / 09205740136, Burayoc Point
Kapuluan Vista Resort, 09209522528 / 9209285273, Barangay Balaoi
Pannzian Beach and Mountain Resort, (2)6469020 / 09209520662, Barangay Pancian
Punta Azul Beach Resort, 09272247825 / 09183425034 , Maira-ira Point
Pagudpud Rinnovati, +639276137466, Burayoc Point It is located at the juncture of Saud Beach Cove in Burayoc Point, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines - Pagudpud Rinnovati provides a premium quality type of accommodation. Their rooms and facilities are of modern type of fixtures, fittings and furnishings. You can select different type of facilities; from fully furnished air-conditioned rooms and with full cooking facilities or saver type of room that are superb value for those on the budget.
Saud Beach Resort and Hotel, (02)9212856 / (02)9289853, Burayoc Point
Terra Rika Beach and Dive Resort, (77)6760259 / (77)6760957 / 09189371752 / 09202558377, Burayoc Point
Keahana Resort, +63 011-928-608-5745, Burayoc Point, just outside Pagudpud city proper, Ilocano hospitality with a Hawaiian flair. Standard hotel rooms and private cottages only meters from the beach. Plenty of dining and activities close by.
Britanya Lodge, 09282385762 , Saud Beach, 12 rooms, all with a/c and en suite, 100 metres from the beach.
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Pagudpud is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It's approximately 560 km and 10 hours by land from Manila.
History
Before the Second World War, a native of Batangas came to the place to sell blankets and mosquito nets. The place was still then named “TONGOTONG”, which was one of the barrios of the Municipality of Bangui, Ilocos Norte. He sold his wares from one house to another and he did not notice that it was already noon time. He was too tired and hungry, that he sought shelter in one of the houses nearby and probably to ask the hospitable owner of the house for a simple lunch. After the peddler had settled down, the owner of the house asked the peddler his purpose. The peddler did not at all understand the question, but just merely answered, “Ako’y pagud na pagod at ang sapatos ko’y pudpod,” in his usual Batangas accent. This reply became the byword of the residents of Barangay Tongotong even if they didn’t know the meaning of what the peddler had said.
Months later, a native of the Bicol Region came to seek employment in one of the logging companies which was operating in the locality. The place at that time had a lot of virgin forests and mountains, and logging business was still legal. The stranger did not know where the office of the company was located, so he just alighted in Tongotong even if it was not still the place where he was supposed to go. He asked one of the bystanders the name of the place and he immediately replied, “Ako’y pagud na pagod at ang sapatos ko’y pudpod,” because the bystander knew that he was Tagalog and that was the only Tagalog words that he knew. The amazed Bicolano just interpreted that the place might be Pagud-pudpod.
There and then Tongotong was changed to Pagud-pudpod and later shortened to Pagudpud.
According to the elders Pagudpud is a deep Ilocano word which means soft sandy soil “kuppuoy” a kadaratan.
Getting there
GV Florida Transport - Offers sleeper buses with built-in toilet.
Partas Transport Co.
Aurora Blvd. cor. Bernardino St. Quezon City Tel. 63-2-7257303
Farinas Transit
Lacson St. Sampaloc Manila Tel. 63-2-7438582
RCJ Bus Lines
Earnshaw cor Lacson St. Manila Tel. 63-2-7412994, 63-2-7819306
See
Saud White Beach, Saud white beach is very popular not only in the country but also to the other parts of the world. It is a favorite place for movie producers, foreign and local correspondents, foreign travel writers to shoot their films because of its breathtaking views and unique atmosphere. It is even featured in the Internet that makes it very popular, a world–class destination. The beach is along stretch sand framing the heart shaped calm emerald water of the Saud Bay.
Bantay Abot Caves, Bantay Abot Caves means “a mountain with a hole.” A hole was found at the middle of the mountain where the waves were free to flash into its walls just like an open shore until it was wrecked by an earthquake during the 80’s. It is also called “the underground sea” for on top of the cave is a lustrous vegetative cover. Inside the cave is a church that once you are inside, you do not only hear the echoing sound of the waves, the chirping of the birds but you can also feel the cool breeze of the air. It is a favorite hangout of swallows that swarm to their roost in the late afternoon. It is a very unique creation partly surrounded by the clear blue sea. Its shore has white sand mixed with fragments of shells and rocks that can be made as a décor. Parts of the shore are forms of rocks where you can sit and relax and enjoy a lucid view of the wide sea and verdant mountains.
Timmangtang Rock, Timmangtang rock stands majestically a few meters away from Bantay Abot caves. It is located along the shore and partly by the sea. You cannot separate Bantay Abot Cave from the Timmantang Rock for they are believed to be lovers, the former being the female and the later is the male. They are collectively termed as “Lover’s Rock”. This rock is like a bell-shaped, hence the name Timmantang. The rock is covered with grass and bushes. On top of it, you could see the calm blue sea and the enchanting view of Sitio Gaoa. Campfire is also very ideal at the foot of this stunning rock.
Nacatnagan Cliff, The cliff is a virgin forest where different kinds of trees grow and you could hear the peeping of the birds. Wild animals can also be found within the place thus it is a perfect place for hunting. Rare ferns and wild orchids grow abundantly at the foot and at the slopes of the mountain. It is also a good site for mountain climbing because of its steep and slippery trails. On top of it, you can glimpse the panoramic view of the Pasaleng Bay, Maira-ira Point and the totality of the out of this world scene of Sitio Gaoa, Babuyan Island can also be viewed on a clear day.
Malingay Cove (Blue Lagoon), It is a hidden bay found at Maira-ira Point, which is a half-moon in shape edifice, by the Nacatnagan Cliff in the east and the Dos Hermanos in the north. This place is where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Reaching the place is quite tiresome for it is around 2.5 kilometers away from the highway with rigged roads and it is found at the interior part of Sitio Malingay. On the way is thick forest and you can also have glance of the sea. Malingay Cove is famous for its crystal blue water and fine white sand.
Dos Hermanos Islands, Below the rocks are caves where varied and colorful tropical fishes swim abundantly that can be seen during low tides. Around Dos Hermanos Rocks submerged smaller rocks where famous delicious seaweeds
Kabigan Falls, It is an enchanting falls located at the eastern part of Barangay Balaoi and it is around 1.8 kilometers away from the national highway. This 80 feet waterfall is surrounded by thick forest and well-known for its concaved basin.
Saguigui Falls, It is a small waterfall situated at Barangay Balaoi, 3.5 kilometers away from the national highway. This falls is not yet popular for the reason that it is not easy to get there.
Winding Patapat Bridge, Patapat bridge is a winding bridge found at the foot of the cliff of the North Cordillera Mountain Ranges. It connects Barangay Balaoi and Pancian and it is around 1.2 kilometers long. This bridge is often referred to as the “French Riviera of the North”. Along the bridge, you can pass the Mabugabog Falls that serves as a source of power for the mini hydroelectric plant. It is only during the rainy days when it shows its splendor with its water dropping rhythmically to precipice on the rocky shore of the sea below.
Bolo River, It is a river that divides the Municipality of Pagudpud and Bangui. It is an added attraction to tourist especially those who are into kayaking sports. The portion of the river in Barangay Dampig, Tarrag, and Poblacion 1 have a big boulders and deep water ideal for kayaking where shooting into the rapids is fun.
Things to do
Tours: Resorts usually offer tours or have their own recommended tour guides, so better ask the resort staff. If you want, you can check websites and forums and ask their recommended tour guides like the ones below.
Mobile: +639276137466
Email: info@pagudpudrinnovati.com
Sleep
Agua Seda , 09218079703 / 09202431832, Maira-ira Point
Apo Idon Beach Hotel , (077)6760438 / 09175100671 / 09189334464, Burayoc Point
Evangeline Beach Resort , 0908-8637-564, Burayoc Point, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Evangeline Beach Resort
F&C Sunset View Beach Resort , 09186408677 / 09284716199 / 09178838726, Caparispisan
Hannah's Beach Resort , 09104966525, Barangay Balaoi
Jun & Carol Beach Resort , 09214847746 / 09185289589 / 09205090507 / 09205740136, Burayoc Point
Kapuluan Vista Resort , 09209522528 / 9209285273, Barangay Balaoi
Pannzian Beach and Mountain Resort , (2)6469020 / 09209520662, Barangay Pancian
Punta Azul Beach Resort , 09272247825 / 09183425034 , Maira-ira Point
Pagudpud Rinnovati , +639276137466, Burayoc Point It is located at the juncture of Saud Beach Cove in Burayoc Point, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines - Pagudpud Rinnovati provides a premium quality type of accommodation. Their rooms and facilities are of modern type of fixtures, fittings and furnishings. You can select different type of facilities; from fully furnished air-conditioned rooms and with full cooking facilities or saver type of room that are superb value for those on the budget.
Saud Beach Resort and Hotel , (02)9212856 / (02)9289853, Burayoc Point
Terra Rika Beach and Dive Resort , (77)6760259 / (77)6760957 / 09189371752 / 09202558377, Burayoc Point
Keahana Resort , +63 011-928-608-5745, Burayoc Point, just outside Pagudpud city proper, Ilocano hospitality with a Hawaiian flair. Standard hotel rooms and private cottages only meters from the beach. Plenty of dining and activities close by.
Britanya Lodge , 09282385762 , Saud Beach, 12 rooms, all with a/c and en suite, 100 metres from the beach.
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