THE TOURIST HAVEN SANTA MARIA(ILOCOS SUR, PHILS.)

More to See in Santa Maria

From the stretch of San Esteban until the bridge of Banaoang displays a relaxing view of the Ilocos Sur Sea coast. A perfect place to enjoy a day from sunrise to sunset. 

Refresh yourselves in the hotness of the day by its cool beaches- the Darapidap Beach of Candon, the Santiago Cove, Suso Beach, and the Nalvo Beach of Santa Maria might be best enough to suite the day for you. 

Narvacan Seashore

The Sea Coast of Nalvo, Lingsat, and Bia-o community also holds a fascinating scene by its rocky seaside, with mountain traces at one side, and calm blue waters reflecting the soft blue sky.

Nalvo Seashore

Aside from the Santa Maria Baroque Church being the main attraction, another new attraction for nature lovers and trekkers in this place is the Pinsal Falls located at Baballasiwan, another community of Santa Maria Town. It takes about 15-minutes 
trek between the side of the green shaded mountain trail and a small river to reach this cascaded falls. Pinsal Falls can be reached about a 20-minutes drive from the National Highway of Santa Maria. Tricycle cabs are always available to bring you there in case you don't have your service with you.

                                                   Santa Maria Church
                                                     
Pinsal Falls is so calm and refreshing, ideal for trekkers, environment lovers. This photo above was taken a few years ago when this site was not yet known many.

                               

                                           The Old Pinsal Falls

In my visit to this place a few years ago, the road and pathway going through the main site were undergoing improvement and maintenance by the residents. I see tree seedlings growing on the mountain slopes, and I just can imagine how cool the environment it can have after some more years to come. 

Pinsal Falls is now so different today. Its basin has just been turned into a lake making it more attractive, adorable, and fascinating. Comfort rooms, local product displays provisions, view deck, and cemented path walks were improved. The road from the national highway to this site had also been completed.

Pinsal Falls Today

This new Pinsal Falls has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in Santa Maria Municipality.

I would like to extend my appreciation to my sister Glo, and my brother-in-law, Diom for your guidance and hospitality during our short stay in your place.