So what do you carry house after spending a day or two in Vigan Metropolis? Nicely, put together an additional bag or two for pasalubongs, you simply may want it.
Calle Crisologo is the place the motion is on the subject of procuring within the metropolis. Granted, there are a number of different locations to get your souvenirs, like on the Vigan Pagburnayan, however the wares being bought there pales compared to the variability discovered within the former.
LOCAL VIGAN FOOD & SNACKS
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| LOCAL CHICHACORNS FROM VIGAN |
The same old foodstuff to carry house from Vigan Metropolis ranges from the extremely addictive chichacorn (an absolute must-buy), to Vigan longganisa, and cooked crispy bagnet.
Chichacorns are Ilocos’ model of cornicks, however higher—they’re softer whereas nonetheless retaining their crunchiness. These are normally bought in packs of three for 100 pesos.
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| DELECTABLE GARLICKY VIGAN LONGGANISA |
Vigan longganisa are normally bought pre-packed by the dozen and prepared for transport, whereas Ilocos bagnets are normally simply wrapped in paper and plastic, in order to not lose its crispiness, I suppose. Though bagnets are already cooked, it’s suggested that you simply fry them once more earlier than consuming. These are greatest purchased on the Vigan Public Market, however should you don’t have the time to go there, they’re additionally available at Calle Crisologo.
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| VIGAN’S ILOCOS BASI MADE FROM SUGARCANES |
One other must-buy when in Vigan are the Ilocos basi or sugarcane wines. I’ve seen numerous these being bought on the highways resulting in town, however it’s also accessible at Calle Crisologo, albeit at a comparatively dearer value. Shops hawking this virtually at all times additionally sells the favored Iloko vinegar too.
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KEYCHAINS AND REF MAGNETS
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| VIGAN SOUVENIRS |
For the key chain and ref magnet collectors, you should have your fill at Vigan Metropolis. They’ve a wide range of these knick-knacks. The one place that I do know that rivals this place on the subject of these souvenirs is Baguio Metropolis. I counsel that you simply to rummage by every retailer to search out essentially the most distinctive and most native designs accessible.
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VIGAN DESTINATION T-SHIRTS
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| A SOUVENIR SHOP ALONG CALLE CRISOLOGO |
T-shirt buffs would even have a area day in Vigan. Quite a few designs, from the normal vacation spot shirt to the humorous could be purchased at varied memento stalls at inexpensive costs. I particularly love a specific shirt enumerating the assorted Ilocano dishes that has a really R18 really feel to it. Lol.
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SECONDHAND BOOKS
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| SECOND HAND BOOKSTORE IN VIGAN CITY |
Bookworms rejoice, I discovered a few bookstores alongside Calle Crisologo promoting second hand books. Though I wasn’t actually capable of deeply flick through their picks, I noticed some attention-grabbing espresso desk books and paperbacks on the cabinets. No buying and selling although.
LOCAL VIGAN HANDICRAFTS
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| VIGAN BURI HANDICRAFTS |
For extra severe buys, you may wish to verify the handicrafts made within the locale. They’ve baskets, wallets, luggage and hats constituted of buri and water lilies from the close by rivers. Additionally, take into account bringing house a number of Vigan inabel merchandise too, these can be found in colourful desk runners, scarves, and mats. Those I like to recommend you purchase although are the blankets, they’re tremendous snug—heat throughout chilly nights and funky throughout heat evenings.
VIGAN ANTIQUES
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| ANTIQUES ABOUND IN VIGAN CITY |
And for the actually severe collectors, town is a haven for choosing up antiques. Furnishings, carvings, horse sneakers, milling stones, they’ve all of it. This can be a colonial period metropolis in any case. Simply be sure you have a plan on the subject of transporting them again house.
VIGAN CLAY POTS & SCULPTURES
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| CLAY SCULPTURE FROM PAGBURNAYAN |
Visiting the Vigan Pagburnayan on the north-western aspect of town, you might also assist your self to a few miniature pots or distinctive sculptures constituted of the native bantog clay. I’ve seen a number of being given without spending a dime, I’m positive these are all very inexpensive.
VIGAN COFFEE MUGS
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| AN EMBOSSED VIGAN CITY COFFEE MUG |
Personally, the core of my journey souvenirs revolves round Starbucks Icon mugs discovered across the globe. They could be costly, however I discover them very nice since they’re uniform in look and elegance. Whereas there could also be no Starbucks Espresso in Vigan, I nonetheless managed to discover a distinctive reduction mug with the signature Bahay na Bato design that characterize town. Though I actually gained’t be displaying this with my icon mug assortment, I nonetheless assume it’s a great discover.
And, scratch that. Starbucks has not too long ago opened a retailer in Vigan final 2023 and it sits proper on Calle Crisologo. And whereas they don’t have a Starbucks Icon Mug, properly, since they don’t produce these anymore, they do have a Vigan Festive Mug. So, hooray for that!
Vigan Memento Retailers
Deal with: Calle Crisologo, Meztizo District, Vigan Metropolis, Ilocos Sur
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 7:00PM, Day by day
GPS Coordinates Map: 17.571611, 120.388833
