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Vigan, Ilocos Sur, is not only known for its Spanish colonial architecture but also for its local delicacies, handicrafts, and other unique finds. Some of the most iconic pasalubong items include Vigan Longganisa, Bagnet, Sukang Iloko, Royal Bibingka, Chichacorn, and Vigan Empanada. 

When it comes to handicrafts, Vigan is famous for its Burnay Jars, Abel Iloko, and wood crafts. 

You can buy food items and local snacks at the Vigan Public Market. For pottery and burnay jars, visit the Pagburnayan Jar Shops. Hidden Garden offers local delicacies, natural products, and pasalubong packages. The most famous place is Calle Crisologo, where several souvenir shops sell almost everything, making it a one-stop shop for souvenirs. 

During our trip, we were able to visit Pagburnayan Jar Shops, Hidden Garden, and of course, Calle Crisologo. 

My mom bought food items from Hidden Garden, but I only bought a plant. I'm not a plantita, but I was sold when the staff told me that this plant is good for indoors because it helps purify the air and is low maintenance—watering it just twice a month. I'm happy to say that we now have many of these plants at home, and my husband is the one taking care of them. Hehehe! 

I was also tempted to buy a clay cooking set. When I was young, it was my dream to have one. I wanted to heal my inner child, but I knew it would probably just gather dust at home.

We bought longganisa and bagnet at Irma’s Longganisa and Bagnet, while my husband bought bagnet and sukang Iloko at Calle Crisologo for his officemates. 

We visited different shops, but most of the pasalubong we bought came from Tongson’s Royal Bibingka store because they accept credit cards. We didn’t want to withdraw cash anymore. 

It was our first time trying the famous Tongson Royal Bibingka. We just reheated it using an oven toaster. Sayang, I only bought 8 pieces—next time, I’ll get the larger size!