About Pagudpud
Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte is the place to be if you love the beach less the crowd.
Situated on the northern shore of the main island of Luzon, Pagudpud’s white sand and pristine beaches are the main reasons why the town continuously draws tourists.
But Pagudpud is not only about the beach, this coastal town, formerly a part of its neighboring town of Bangui, greets its visitors with its panoramic sceneries and other natural attractions. Stop in Patapat Viaduct, trek to Kabigan Falls, swim in Maira-ira Blue Lagoon, go surfing, watch the picturesque sunset and experience the hospitality of its people.
Truly, Pagudpud promises everyone an unforgettable experience in this secluded paradise.
How to Get to Pagudpud
From Manila
Partas Transit has a direct trip to Pagudpud daily, fare ranges from P750 to P970 for a travel time of around 10 hours. You can book your bus from Manila to Pagudpud or vice versa below:
BOOK YOUR BUS FROM MANILA TO PAGUDPUD
Alternatively, you can take a bus or a flight to Laoag. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly to Laoag from Manila, travel time is approximately an hour. Meanwhile, G. V. Florida, Partas , Baliwag or Fariñas Transit have daily bus departure going to Laoag, fare is around P600 – P700 and travel time is around eight hours. From Laoag, transfer to a bus or van going or passing by Pagudpud for two hours of travel time. You can book your bus from Manila to Laoag or vice versa below:
BOOK YOUR BUS FROM MANILA TO LAOAG
From Tuguegarao
If you’re coming from Tuguegarao, GMW Liner and Florida Liner buses bound to Laoag, Vigan or Abra pass through Pagudpud, fare is not more than P250.00.
From Clark
For those coming from Diosdado Macapagal Airport in Clark Field, Pampanga, ride the shuttle or jeepney going to Dau Integrated Bus Terminal, fare is around P50. In Dau Terminal, look for buses going to Laoag. From Laoag, there are local jeepneys serving Laoag-Pagudpud route or you can take the buses bound to Cagayan that pass through Pagudpud.
Where to Stay
Most tourists stay at Saud Beach where numerous hotels and resorts can be found including Polaris Beach Resort (Contact No: +639193078803 – Mean Santos / +639202396138 -Steven Santos), Northridge Resort (Contact No: +639202205089 – Tessie) and Saud Beach Resort. Hotel Accommodation at Polaris can go for as low as P1500.00/room during off-peak, good for three to four persons. There are also transient houses in the area including the one owned by Sir Henry Udon (Contact No: +639202859087).
Book Your Hotel in Pagudpud
Casa Victoria Resort & Restaurant |
Terra Rika Beach & Dive Resort |
What to Do
- Swim, surf and see the sunset at Saud Beach
- Tour Pagudpud on a trike (at least P600 as of January 2016) and see Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct, Bantay Abot Cave and Agua Paraiso
- Ride the wave and enjoy the white sand of the pristine Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Beach)
- Visit the Wind Mills of Bangui, as well as Kapurpurawan Rock Formations and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse of Burgos
- Explore Adams, Curimao, Laoag, Paoay and other attractions of Ilocos Norte
- Head south and check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan
Sample Itinerary: Pagudpud – Laoag in 3D/2N
Day 0: Arrival
Take the night bus from Manila and arrive in Pagudpud in the morning. Charter a tricycle to take you around the town. See Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct, Bantay-Abot Cave and the sunset at Saud Beach.
Day 2: Pagudpud
Spend the morning in Maira-ira Beach or Blue Lagoon. See Kapurpurawan Rocks and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in the afternoon, then end your day in Bangui Windmills.
Day 3: Laoag
Proceed to Laoag in the morning. Check out La Paz Sand Dunes in the afternoon until the sun turns gold before dusk. Stroll in and around the historic plaza at night and see the sinking bell tower, St. William’s Cathedral, Provincial Capitol, Tobacco Monopoly Monument and Museo Ilocos Norte.
Better than Bora… so much cheaper too. And the trip is only have the fun. Me and 2 of my best girlfriends had this rooadtrip from Baguio to Pagudpud last March 20 to 22. Caution lang, maraming roads in Ilocos Sur that are currently under construction, mostly one way lang so medyo mahaba talaga yung trip. Pero sulit pa din because the sceneries along the way are to die for.
Inre places to stay, we booked in Polaris Hotel. Best place ever. Affordable food (half kilo grilled fish for 200bucks and 15bucks for a cup of rice). You can buy fresh seafoods at Bangui market and have it grilled in the hotel for 50bucks a kilo. Thats what we did. One whole yellow fin tuna for P110 and a huge Pakwan for 50bucks! Not bad, eh?
We also inquired dun sa mga homestays. Okay din, 1k for a two beds room. Actually, 2bedroom bungalow with fridge and tv, good for groups at 2k. Thats along the road leading to Polaris Hotel.
And to those nightowls: Walang nightlife. Everything settles down at 10pm. So thats when you catch up on your reading and gossiping with your ‘kadas lol
Sino na nakatry nung place ni Mang Henry? OK ba dun? Ilang rooms? Thanks!
Hi, We’re planning to visit on May27 instead na Pangasinan mukang mag-vi-Vigan na lang muna kame, kasi mas marameng pwedeng puntahan.
Marami pa kayang tao nun…
I know super kulet na, but just in case u have time please email me na lang more info. like we’re to stay on a limited budget (8k maybe.Ü) Salamat.
hi! maganda po ba dun sa transient house ni HENRY?
need help…. we’re planning to go to pagudpud this coming may 1-4, 2009. limited budget only. we need a transient house that can accommodate 8-10 persons. pls txt me. this is my # 09235007815
Need help.. we need accomodation on april 18 – 20 for 2 pax.. most of the resorts nearby were fully booked.. if not ang mahal nman.. thry range from 3,800 – 4,000 per night for 2 pax.
Would you know somewhere na available on our dates and mas cheaper.
Thanks!
Punta Azul Beach Resort website is:
http://www.punta-azul-pagudpud.com/
The newest resort at Blue Lagoon is Punta Azul Beach Resort which is a home away from home. Originally built as a family retreat blending the natural beauty of this part of Pagudpud and Western lifestyle living, the owners decided to share it with visitors who yearn to escape the hectic and stressful life in the city.
For those who wanted to go to Pagudpud, browse Punta Azul Beach Resort website:
http://www.punta-azul-pagudpud.com/
Punta Azul Beach Resort is a home away from home. Originally built as a family retreat blending the natural beauty of this part of Pagudpud and Western lifestyle living, the owners decided to share it with visitors who yearn to escape the hectic and stressful life in the city.
hello. tips naman dyn, kc punta kmi dyan sa holy week. kailangan nmin ng resort n mapupunthan [email protected]
medyo mahirap talaga maghaap ng rooms pag ganyan holyweek kasi madami tao , try nyo kay ella 09286085745, nawala ko number nina jun at carol, taga pagudpud ako hehehe don ako lumaki at may bahay parin kami do sa may sentro kaya lang dami ko bisita pagholyweek. kung ala kayo mapagstayan home stay na lang kau medyo malayo nga lang sa beach or dala kayo tents
pls, can u post the contact number of the resort.
ung tiffaby hotel, texicanto, parklane hotel, ung nothridge and ung kay jun and carol, I think jun and carols resort are good enough, but i dont have a contact number,,.
thanks
ive got a questions.. It seems that u are very familiar dun sa place and uve got a lots of idea kung saan maganda mag spend ng resort na inexpensive.. can u help me find the place where we can stay for a night? 2 rooms sana, ung isa good for two isang bed lng, then the other one is good for 3 persons.. thanks
thanks nestor. Um change of plan.. didiretso na kami ng pagudpud from manila… then Last nigh I phoned polaris, delmar etc mnga 6 resort na ung natawagan ko, wala na silang available na rooms.
Now my problem is I dont have any idea where to stay aside dun sa mga resorts na natawagan ko..
Can u gave me an idea kung saan pa kami pwd tumuloy, ung medyo hnd nmn kamahalan he he he.
Thanks, and looking forward sa reply mo. Thanks and have a nice day 🙂
laoag to pagudpud ay 70 pesos, sa centro kuha kayo tryk at gamitin ito sa pagikot sa saud para maghanap ng resort, magtyaga lang maghanap kasi madami ng tao sa mga araw na yan, try nyo ung kay ella o kaya kay nana vangie romero. yung gina trans ay papuntang cagayan galing vigan at dadaan sa pagudpud yun
Hello,
My friends and I are going in pagudpod on April 5.. mang-gagaling kami from vogan to laoag then to pagudpod. Hindi ba mahirap makakuha ng safe hotel kapag dumating kami aroud 6pm-7pm?
Actually I dont have any idea where to stay in saud, but I think as u said polaris resort is fine.
Can u gave me some inexpensive resort name where we can stay for 1 to 2 nights….
how much po ang fair laoag to pagudpud? madali lng bng sumakay from laoag to pagudpod? or meron available bus from vigan diretso ng pagudpud?
Thank u so much
Hello,
My friends and I are going in pagudpod on April 5.. mang-gagaling kami from vogan to laoag then to pagudpod. Hindi ba mahirap makakuha ng safe hotel kapag dumating kami aroud 6pm-7pm?
Actually I dont have any idea where to stay in saud, but I think as u said polaris resort is fine.
Can u gave me some inexpensive resort name where we can say for 1 to 2 nights….
Thank u so much
good day! may pics po ba kyo ng bahay ni sir henry. thanks
I mean beach houses like two-room cottage.. Taz dalawang open din..
colleen medyo mahirap pag ganyan time madami tao kaya puno mga resorts pero you can stay at the municipal beach safe kayo don, maganda ang swiming area kaya lang open cottages yun at medyo pang public yung cr nila, entrance per head at yung cottage lang ang babayaran nyo,or yung ivory beach resort may cottages sila don.or ask mo cousin ko kung vacant yung two rooms nya on that days 09215522645