See the Baluarte Resort and Museum: The Fortress of Vigan!

The Baluarte of Vigan is a fortress that is a must-see for first time Vigan-visitors. It has a lot to offer, with a mini-zoo featuring a private collection of animals, a resort complex that stretches from the plains to the hills, a butterfly farm, a horse-riding track, and a skeet-shooting range. A special feature here is the Philippine Cloud Rat, a nocturnal animal endemic to the Cordillera region.

At the mini-zoo, people can see the caged animals and fenced animals. The latter can be fed and most of them are monkeys, swans, flamingos, ostriches, albinos, and spotted deer. There is also a miniature horse play pen where children can ride atop them. For a more controlled interaction, there are also parrots and hornbills that can be fed with bananas and seeds. At the end of the day, there is a scheduled show where the animals are introduced.

This location is famous to Filipinos to see the well-cared animals and for the exciting activities in here. You and your family will surely enjoy it!

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From Laoag to Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo
1. From Laoag, ride a bus heading to Vigan.
2. At Vigan, alight at either Calle Crisologo or the Public Market.
3. On arrival there, hire a tricycle to bring you to Baluarte.

1. APPRECIATE THE VIEW
– Take it all in once you’ve set foot inside the Baluarte.

2. INTERACT WITH THE ANIMALS
– You can feed fenced animals, the parrot, and the hornbill. You can even have a chat with the parrot – it will answer you!

3. TAKE PHOTOS OF THE ANIMALS
– There are a lot of animals in here, called as the Home of the Big Cats in Vigan – they sport 8 Bengal tigers, 6 White lions, and 2 leopards. This is aside from the other animals they have inside.

4. ROAM IN THE SAFARI GALLERY
– The collection and memorabilia of the owner’s hobby as a hunter is demonstrated here with preserved wild animals.

5. TAKE A PHOTO AT THE BALUARTE SIGNAGE
– Do not miss getting your picture taken with the Baluarte sign and the dinosaur figures.

No Entrance Fee

Guided Tour via Electronic Cab – ₱ 50 per cab

You may contact Ilocos Norte Tourism Office through the following:
Mobile No.: 0908 810 8621
Email Address: tourismilocosnorte@gmail.com
Website: www.ilocosnorte.ph
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TourIlocosNorte

1. Bring seeds and bananas for the animal feeding.
2. Bring a selfie stick to quickly take shots with the animals and the place.
3. Bring a power bank for gadget charging just in case you run out of power.
4. Bring a trash bag for garbage collecting amongst your group.
5. Bring cash for when you plan to avail the guided tour in the electronic cab.