historic highway
Halsema Highway
The 'highest highway in the Philippines' winds along Cordillera ridgelines from Baguio to Bontoc, topping 2,255 m at Atok with vegetable terraces and cloud-filled valleys below.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Ilocos, Philippines · Asia
Namboongan sits on the route: 10 minutes from Macalva Norte, 58km from Timbac Mummy Caves.
Namboongan is a town located in Ilocos, Philippines. With a population of 2,329, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Namboongan sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Namboongan to your route.
The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity, formerly known as Santa Monica Church and Agoo Basilica, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the venerated title of Our Lady of Charity.
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Monica Parish of the Diocese of San Fernando de La Union under the Vicariate of Saint Francis Xavier, now under the leadership of parish priest Alfonso V. Lacsamana and parish vicar Liberato A. Apusen.
Pope John Paul II raised the shrine to the status of Minor Basilica via the pontifical decree Signum illud Sanctuariumque on 15 July 1982. Pope Francis granted a decree of pontifical coronation towards its enshrined Marian image on 29 April 2024. The rite of coronation was executed on 6 December 2024.
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Namboongan is located in Ilocos, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 16.3033 latitude, 120.3758 longitude.
Namboongan has a population of approximately 2,329 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
The 'highest highway in the Philippines' winds along Cordillera ridgelines from Baguio to Bontoc, topping 2,255 m at Atok with vegetable terraces and cloud-filled valleys below.
54 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Burial caves at around 2,000 metres above Kabayan holding Ibaloi fire-mummies, smoke-cured in wooden coffins several centuries ago. Reached by a rough spur road off the Halsema Highway and a short descent.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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