Michi Photostory

Hotel Luna is the first museum hotel in the Philippines. Of course, we didn’t want to miss the chance to see the different masterpieces of renowned artists. 

After visiting the museum, we went out to explore Calle Crisologo again. So we could take pictures without the tourist crowd, we recreated our 2012 shots. 

Because of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake last July 27, 2022, some tourist spots were damaged, including the Vigan Cathedral, old century houses, and Bantay Bell Tower. 

The original structure was built in 1574. In 1641, it was replaced by a church, and in 1800, it became a cathedral.

In 1763, this was the site where Gabriela Silang was executed. 

It was built to remember Father Jos P. Burgos martyrdom

In 1999, Vigan City became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2014, it was named one of the New7Wonders Cities. It is one of the few remaining Spanish colonial towns in the Philippines. So it’s not surprising that even the restaurants adapt their designs to match the heritage village vibe.

I’m glad that some stores were already open, so we were able to buy souvenirs and pasalubong before heading home. 

We were debating whether to ride a kalesa or not. I felt like we wouldn’t all fit in one kalesa. When we tried this in 2012, our son was still a toddler, so we all fit. 

I had no idea that Hotel Luna offered a Vigan Kalesa Tour. I didn’t notice it when I was browsing their website because I was only focused on the Vigan Tour. Sayang! Their kalesa looks nice and is spacious enough for four people. 

 Anyway, we went back to the hotel to get our luggage. We checked out early because we planned to visit Thunderbird Resort in La Union on our way home.