Patapat Viaduct, the fourth to the longest bridge here in the Philippines, was our landmark that we have already left Cagayan Valley and finally arrived at the charming region of Ilocos.
This 1.3 kilometer bridge that connects the Maharlika Highway from Laoag, Ilocos Norte to the Cordillera Mountain Range of Cagayan was mainly built last 1975 to minimize the landslides occurrences in the province; yet years passed it has been remarked to be one of the main tourist spots in Ilocos.
Lots of cars, buses and as well as tricycles – rented by the commuting travelers were found stopping by the edges to take some good photos of this bridge and its spectacular view of the Pasaleng Bay.
Just a few meters after the picturesque Patapat Viaduct is the abandoned Korean Vessel that is threatened to spill off its hundred tons of crude oil to the unspoiled beaches of Pagudpud. We were really saddened by this especially when we noticed that lots of political ads were posted in this spot yet no one’s making an action to remove this wrecked ship. Post Its:
Patapat Viaduct is 3 hours from Tuguegarao City Cagayan, 1 and half hour from Laoag, Ilocos Norte, three hours from Vigan, Ilocos Surn and is 9-12 hours away from Manila. Note that from Laoag it is farther than the famous Blue Lagoon.
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.
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