Overview
Pagudpud is the northernmost municipality in Luzon, earning the nickname "Boracay of the North" for its white-sand beaches and emerald waters. The town sits at the boundary between Ilocos Norte and Cagayan provinces, separated topographically by the northernmost spur of the Cordillera Mountains, creating dramatic coastal scenery with cliffs, waterfalls, and sea stacks.
Beach · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Money
Prices quoted in PHP for local resorts. Some accommodations like Palm Grove Saud list USD rates (US$25-40).
Safety
Landslides are common during rainy season (June-October) and can close the Patapat Viaduct, causing major bottlenecks on the national highway.
Transport
Tricycles are the main local transport. Pagudpud sits along the Manila North Road (Asian Highway 26), approximately 560 km and 10 hours by land from Manila.
Weather
Best visited November-May during dry season. Rainy season brings landslide risks and road closures.