Next in the Poor Traveler’s itinerary was the Patapat Viaduct. This another destination we knew nothing about prior to this trip. But like all destinations in Ilocos we have visited, it was worth our time!
The Patapat Viaduct is an elevated road — over 30 meters above sea level. This 1.3 km long coastal bridge can be found in the municipality of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte. Connecting the Maharlika Highway in Laoag to the Cagayan Valley, this is a busy street above the coastal areas of Pagudpud. The fourth longest bridge in the country, this winding concrete beauty is said to be the northernmost roadway part of Ilocos Norte.
The Patapat Viaduct does not just give motorists a fantastic view of the beach but it also solved the problem of landslides, causing major vehicular accidents in the area.
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wow! looks beautiful……………
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jump shot sa patapat viaduct
sarap jan! ive been there last december
mkpnta nga pg uwi,
its 1 of amazing place in ilocos region…patapat viaduct
sige sabay ako sayo…hehehe
Ganda talaga sa ilocos. Ive been there twice.nice beach and nice road n bridges..
OMG! been there… the view was really awesome!!!
just the way going there masasatisfy kna what more kung magstay ka pa and ma reacg destination mo?THumbs up!
been there last May,this year..Patapat Viaduct is a must see place in Ilocos Norte.n_n
been there last week… hehehehe
….we’ve been there, very wonderful scenery but were not able have pictures because of the rain that preceded ONDOY and the other storm that devastated the northern region, thank God naka uwi na kami when it rained soooo hard…..
i wish i been there…wooohh nice place..like it…
Miss my place!love it!!
went there a couple of years back. road trip!!!
i miss ilocos…haiz….sooper ganda ng place na to.. <3
Soo nice,love it!
The better version of Great Ocean Road…
Was there a few years ago. At that time it was seriously damaged by rock falls, Sounds like its all repaired now. Great place…like so many in the Philippines!
yes,it is..i had been there and that place is awesome….
I miss Ilocos very beautiful place
sayang,we were not able to go there when we went to pagudpud,30 minutes drive na lang daw pala from where we stayed…
next time……………………..
astg d2! ;p
nkpnta nko
a very nice highway going to cagayan…….
ampanget naman. diyos ko! saksakan ng panget! wag kayong pupunta dyan.
at least d polluted at buhay pa mga puno dito ;p
been there in april/may beautiful place
i love the places featured. i’ve been to ilocos sur and i love the place too. super ganda ng lugar nyo.
Naks malapit sa min yan sa fam.haws ng mom q sa bangui ilocos norte mganda nga jan grabe…
i’d like to visit your country…
also check and stop sa mga waterfalls along the way to Patapat Viaduct, (along pagudpud rd.) maraming mga sign so will not miss it. masarap ang tubig, malamig ….:D
its a joyride going to the north in 2008 kaso d namin makita viaduct na yan.pero sarap ng atmosphere sa north.
uuummmm interesting.
hay grabe ang ganda ng ilocos tlga
so great … nice photos ….
The Patapat road used to be a regular feature of the old Tour of Luzon and cyclists who conquered it coming from Cagayan would get a formidable lead in the Tour. It was dreaded because it was a rough road then. Unfortunately cycling events dont pass that way anymore. If you are in the area, try riding a bike from Pagupdup (or even Bangui) going north past the Patapat viaduct. Its an experience worth your time. Very few vehicles, lots of climbs, and you can ride as hard as you want. Better still, get a friend to take your picture as you go through the viaduct!
so great….
maurag ah! majan man kami sa summer pag ona nindo…hah!
we stop by here and took pictures holyweek 2010…
been here last jan 1-2 and it was beautiful. miz the empanada!
sarap mag Travel;)
I was here with the family last week of Dec’10 for our Northern Exposure road trip
been here!!! marvelous works of engineers!
been there..! awesome..!
yah.. great view.. so relaxing….
tama..maganda ang lugar na yan ang tulay pagitan ng bundok at dagat…grabe wala kang masabi kundi woooooooow….
guys…. check out Smile Magazine, im featured there… talking about LAOAG as one of the destinations of cebu pacific… thanks!
This is one of my dream destinations. I hope this can be a part of our April 2011 trip to Luzon….
My Mother’s side from Ilocos Region,lovely/Historic Place.I am very hopeful to visit someday.
this is a place to be with the family… try nyo puntahan…mganda dun..sulit ang gastos, pagod at mageenjoy ang buong pamilya..
wooooooooooooooooosh,i’ve never been in this place ever since,what a relief to see such a beautiful scenery,keep up the beauty of your place guys.
wow it’s look different now compared d last time we passed when we went to Claveria we’re definitely go there on our vacation next year
i’ve been there last holywek,its amazing roadtrip after a long travel…awesome
..for a road trip..this place is a good one…
Spectacular views. Sarap magcruise while playing ur fave music. Sweet
inlove with ilocos…magkakabahay din ako sa laoag…
i’ve been there…i really love the place…at sarap balik-balikan..i love you Ilocos Norte
me also! =)
we had a great trip there