Baluarte
Baluarte ni Chavit
A free wildlife park founded by Ilocano politician Chavit Singson, with tigers, ostriches, deer and bird shows. It is great for families.
Baluarte lies on a hillside about 3 km south of Vigan city and was founded by former South Ilocos governor Chavit Singson. It is open to the public free of charge. The park has Bengal tigers, lions, zebras, ostriches, giraffes and a variety of parrots. Under the keepers' guidance you can feed some of the animals, and bird and horse shows run at set times. Other attractions include a dinosaur model area, a butterfly garden and exhibition halls shaped like burnay jars. The park is large and hilly, so drink plenty of water on hot days. Tricycles can take you there and back.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hidden Garden
- Crisologo Museum
- Pagburnayan Jar Factory
- Syquia Mansion
- Calle Crisologo
- Plaza Burgos Empanada Stalls
- Padre Burgos House (National Museum Ilocos)
- Plaza Salcedo & Dancing Fountain