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Vigan Heritage City
The best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia, with cobblestone streets and distinctive Bahay na Bato architecture.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Ilocos, Philippines · Asia
Santa Maria is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Burgos, 52km from Bomod-ok Falls.
Santa Maria is a town located in Ilocos, Philippines. With a population of 3,651, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria to your route.
The Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, commonly known as Santa Maria Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993, as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, aRead more
collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches. It is currently the Pro-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia while the Vigan Cathedral is undergoing repairs.
The Santa Maria Church, situated atop a prominent hill, constitutes an outstanding example of Spanish colonial ecclesiastical architecture in the Philippines. Constructed primarily of brick and mortar, the structure demonstrates a unique synthesis of functional, defensive, and religious design principles. Its elevated position reflects its historical dual role as a place of worship and a fortified citadel, providing both spiritual guidance and strategic oversight during the early Spanish administration. The church’s architectural form, materiality, and spatial organization exemplify the adaptation of European building traditions to the local topography and climate, representing a significant testimony to over four centuries of colonial influence in the region.
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Santa Maria is located in Ilocos, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 17.3665 latitude, 120.4808 longitude.
Santa Maria has a population of approximately 3,651 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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The best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia, with cobblestone streets and distinctive Bahay na Bato architecture.
25 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
A wide curtain of water falling into a cold pool below Sagada, reached by a stepped descent of around an hour through Aguid's rice terraces. Known locally as the Big Falls.
52 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A pine-forested Cordillera town reached by a serpentine mountain road from Bontoc, famous for coffins hung on limestone cliff faces in Echo Valley and a sea of cloud seen from Kiltepan viewpoint at dawn.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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