Laoag Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Ilocos Norte
About Laoag
Laoag's history stretches back to pre-colonial times. It has been a trading post between the local Austronesian population and the Chinese and Japanese. Laoag was then calledSamtoy, from theIlocanofor "this is our language". The Spaniards came in the 16th century, when Miguel López de Legazpi's son, Juan de Salcedo, ordered the invasion of the northwestern coastline of Luzon, fromVigantoward the present location of Laoag. Colonization began when Spanish friars seized lands for churches, where their belfries also doubled as garrisons through a Spanish royal edict. Due to the law, as well as the abusive treatment of the Ilocanos by the Augustinian friars, locals started numerous rebellions, most notably theSilangrebellions of 1762—63. The first of those rebellions was led by Diego Silang, wh
Top Attractions in Laoag
Explore the best things to see and do in Laoag:
- ★4x4 off roading
- ★Abolition of Tobacco Monopoly Monument
- ★Aurora Park
- ★Beach
- ★Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol
- ★Laoag City Bridge
- ★Laoag City Hall
- ★Laoag City Welcome Arc
Where to Eat in Laoag
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cailian Grill
- 🍴Christine Marie's Miki Hauz
- 🍴Corner Avenue
- 🍴Cuisine de Iloco Restaurant
- 🍴Dap-ayan ni Lawiswis
- 🍴Dawang's Eatery sa Laoag
Where to Stay in Laoag
- 🏨Casa De Renzo
- 🏨Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel
- 🏨Gertes Resort
- 🏨Hotel Del Norte
- 🏨Hotel Tiffany
- 🏨Ilocos Rosewell Hotel
Laoag Travel Guide Sections
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