Pagudpud a fourth class municipality and a coastal resort town of Ilocos Norteprovince, in the northern Ilocos Region of the Philippines. According to the latest census, Pagudpud has a population of 23,533 people in 5, 290 households. It is the northernmost settlement on Luzon Island. The town is bounded to the south by the town of Bangui and to the east by theCordillera Mountain Range, the town of Adams and the province of Cagayan. TheSouth China Sea lies to the west and north. The town rolls over mountains, hills, valleys and flat coastal land. It lies 45 miles (72 km) north of Laoag City, the provincial capital, and about 350 miles (560 km) north of Manila. They reside in 5, 290 homes that are spread across 83 square miles (210 km2). Most make their living through farming, fishing and subsistence retailing. Tourism is a growing part of the economy. Pagudpud was made a municipality on July 5, 1954. Unlike Laoag City, the province's only autonomous city, Pagudpud derives its authority from the provincial government. It had previously been a part of the neighboring town of Bangui. There are no ATM"s in Pagudpud. The nearest ATM is in Pasuquin which is about 1 and 1/2 hours on a local bus. How to get to Pagudpud from LaoagThe terminal of bus going to Pagudpud is just a couple of steps from Laoag museum. Since I came from Partas bus station, I had to ride a tricycle. I paid P20 for the fare. Good thing the Vigan-Laoag trip took only for about 1 hour and 35 minutes, so I was able to catch the 2pm schedule of the bus going to Pagudpud. I learned that the bus schedule is only until 5pm based on my guiding itinerary from a blog. The estimated time of travel was also 2 hours. After the long journey, I reached the small town of Pagudpud. I was hungry then so I ate in a small burger stand. I took a tricycle that will bring me to the homestay where I chose to check in. Fare: P50 Cheap homestay in PagudpudUDDON HOMESTAY P500 per night 5 minute walk to the Beach Fan room with Cable TV Exploring PagudpudPagudpud Tour and Tourist GuideYou may contact my tour guide if you want a not so expensive tour. Usually, you need to pay P1200 for the South and North tour, but since I am a solo traveler, he pity me and I just paid P900. It's not bad to haggle, but make it appropriate and reasonable. Tour guide (I forgot his name, he uses his tricycle) 09192244499 He was ok, not that very approachable but what I like about him was you don't need to say that you want him to take a picture of you. He's actually the one who will insist to take a picture of you in the tourist spots. What to see and visit in PagudpudWhat to eat???Where to eat???Cheap homestay in Pagudpud
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