Touring Ilocos Without a Car Part 5: South of Laoag

Posted by on February 26th, 2008 filed in Ilocos

We decided to visit places south of Laoag on our 3rd day there. This includes the Mausoleum of Marcos in Batac, Paoay Church, Malacañang of the North and Paoay Lake.

We departed at around 9 AM after having breakfast at Balay da Blas. We boarded a jeep at the Paoay Jeep Terminal in Laoag and asked to be dropped at the Batac intersection. Fare going to Batac is Php 21.00 each and takes around 15 minutes.

MAUSOLEUM OF MARCOS

When you get off the jeep, you have to walk for about two blocks going to the mausoleum. It is on the left side past Chowking (which is on the opposite side) and just before the wide bridge.

First you will see an old house where the parents of the late Pres. Marcos lived. You can see their family tree posted there. You can also see the house/mansion where the Pres. Marcos lived just ahead of his parent’s house.

House of Marcos’ parents near his mausoleum

Near the place is a mini-museum where you will see news clippings, photos, articles related to Marcos and a presidential desk as well.

In front of the museum, is the mausoleum itself where you can see the preserved body of Marcos. No picture taking is allowed inside.

After spending around 20 minutes taking pictures, we went back to the road where the Paoay jeeps are passing. We boarded a jeep and head to Paoay Church. Fare is Php 7.00 each and takes around 10 minutes to get there.

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