Situated at the heart of Vigan City specifically at Mena Crisologo and Gen. Luna Streets, is the ancestral house of the Crisologos, the Cordillera Inn. Owned and managed by Carmeling Crisologo, a former Governor of Ilocos Sur, Cordillera Inn is sometimes referred to by others as Crisologo Inn.
Out of our many destinations in Ilocos, we decided to spend our first day and night at Vigan City. Cordillera Inn was our first choice to rest our tired bodies due to our long travel. I found out about this Inn in the internet and we decided to book early to avoid hassles and hoping that they will give us discounts or freebies and they did.
Our room was simple but the simplicity blended perfectly with the old house. It was located in the second floor. There were some old but interesting paintings in this inn. We had our breakfast and lunch at the ground floor where the dining area was located. We ate longanisa and fried egg for breakfast while “Bagnet” and “Pakbet” were served for lunch. We had our dinner in a nearby restaurant.
I will not forget one of the employees of this Inn because she was very kind and accommodating. She answered all our questions about the different places to visit in Vigan and even in our next destination, Laoag City. She told us that there was souvenir shop where we can have our pictures taken wearing Spanish clothes; the Pagburnayan where traditional burnay jars of different designs, shapes, and sizes are made; the Baluarte, which is a mini zoo owned by former Governor Luis Chavit Singson; and the Father Burgos Museum that contains memorabilia of Father Burgos, to name a few. And to top it off she even offered to buy us “Bagnet” and told us that we can pick it up on our way back home.
Cordillera Inn is also an excellent spot to shop for souvenir items. Once you get out of this inn you can see the souvenir shops that line-up the Crisologo Street and you need no transportation because all of these shops are within walking distance. Feel the relaxed atmosphere and be transported back during the Spanish times here at Cordillera Inn.
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