Ilocos Norte: Maira-ira Cove (Blue Lagoon)

We still haven’t moved on with the panorama beauty of Patapat Viaduct, here comes another main tourist spot of Ilocos Norte aka Blue Lagoon.

This beach is known for its uniquely half moon shape, crystal clear water, off white grainy sand and the serene ambience it offers that will keep tourist from the city’s hustle and bustle life.

Since it was a Holy Week, the local government took advantage of the expected number of visitors that will come to see and experience this hidden beach, wherein they asked for a twenty pesos entrance fee for each person whether resort guests or just a typical tourist that will just take some moment in this pristine beach. The fee wasn’t really bad; proceeds will go to the development and construction of the road from highway to the main resorts since at that time it is was still rocky.

We totally fell in love with Blue Lagoon, the view and atmosphere was spectacular! It was just too bad that even three months ago we couldn’t get cheap accommodation that is good for our family. Yes, resorts here, like the Hannah’s Resort and Kapuluan Vista Resort, are more expensive than the ones in Saud Beach. And so after taking some time in Blue Lagoon, we headed off to the more touristy beach of Saud.

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In choosing between Saud Beach or Blue Lagoon, if you like crowds then Saud is the best choice but if you prefer to stay away from noise and want some privacy well Blue Lagoon is the excellent choice. Also, I noticed that there were more water activities in Blue Lagoon, like surf boards, kayaks, jetski, and banana boats.

Pagudpud is 3 hours from Tuguegarao City Cagayan, 1 and half hour from Laoag, Ilocos Norte, three hours from Vigan, Ilocos Sur and is 9-12 hours away from Manila.


How to get there:

a. From Tuguegarao, ride a GMW or Florida Liner bus to Laoag, Vigan, or Abra, and drop off at Pagudpud's Baduang Market.

b. From UST Manila, ride a Florida Liner or RCJ bus to Pagudpud or to Cagayan via Pagudpud, and drop off at the Pagudpud's Baduang Market.