San Vicente : the Barrio Destined to Become a Town

(This is part of my Ilocos Sur townhopping last June 15-16, 2013)

In the northern boundary of Vigan lies a town unknown and unheard of to the many people who visits the famous heritage city. This town was once a barrio of Vigan known as Barrio Tuanong, but was converted to a municipality to better serve its folks, and now still waiting to be discovered by people.

I myself didn't know what to expect from San Vicente. As a townhopper who visits as many towns as possible in a day, I just included San Vicente in my itinerary without knowing and expecting anything about the town. I was surprised. So surprised.

San Vicente Welcome Arch. Ilocos Sur.

From Magsingal, I took a bus and after some minutes is back at Vigan. I bought some pasalubongs (bagnet and longganisa) and paid a visit to Simbahan a Bassit, and contracted the tricycle driver who brought me there to also bring me to San Vicente upon learning that it is just near.