Batac, Ilocos

Batac is a component city in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It is known as the "Home of Great Leaders", as it is the hometown of many significant figures in the history of the Philippines. Among them is the former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos. It is also the birthplace of Gregorio Aglipay, the founder of the Philippine Independent Church and Gen. Artemio Ricarte, the "Father of the Philippine Army".

experience

The tourist attractions in Batac, Ilocos Norte are concentrated. There's no need to hire a tricycle to tour you around unless you are not a fan of walking.

If you come early, you may start with the Parish of Immaculate Heart (Batac Church) then roam around Riverside Empanadaan and Ricarte Park before you proceed to Marcos Museum and Marcos Ancestral House.

parish of immaculate heart (batac church)

batac plaza and mini park

Batac Riverside Empanadaan

Plaza along San Marcelino Street

Batac Multi-purpose Hall

"Home of Great Leaders"

Marcos museum and ancestral house

Marcos Museum and Marcos' Ancestral House open around 9:00AM. There's an entrance fee of P50.00 for adults and P30.00 for children. While waiting, you may want to check the World Peace Center where you can find a huge collection of Marcos' photographs celebrating his achievements and milestones of his leadership.

After your Batac , you may proceed to City of Paoay for other tourist attractions. Please note that transportation from Batac to Paoay is challenging. I suggest you hire a tricycle to Paoay or walk back to Marcos Avenue (crossing) and wait for jeepneys.

Videos

Here's a short video of Batac city proper. When I arrived around 6:00AM the streets are almost empty then it just transformed and got really busy around 7:00AM.

MAP

Here are the tourist attractions in Batac Ilocos Norte.

Expenses

Cubao Partas Bus Terminal to Batac, Ilocos Norte - P797.00

Marcos Museum - P50.00

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