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Bacarra is located 490 km north of Manila. It is a humble town yet
lies a rich culture and history.
Tobacco and garlic are the town's major agricultural crops. The locals
are known to be self reliant and farming is their main source of
income. They cultivate rice, onion, sugarcane and vegetables as well.

Fishing is the second main industry of the locals. The town is bounded
on the west by South China Sea and the river, both are teeming with
fish and abundant with bac-bacarra fish.

The locals, like a common Ilocano are industrious, and aside from that
they are in constant quest to greener pasture. There are thousands of
the town's people already in the US. And the economy of the town
boosts their strong remittances.

Attractions around town include Bacarra Town Plaza, St. Andrews Church
and Convent, Museo de Bacarra, Ruins of Vijia Tower, Heroes Park,
Sports Complex, Dams of Corocor and Cabulalaan, Libtong-Teppang
Irrigation Tunnel, Paninaan Small Water Impounding Dam, and their grey
sand beaches.

The Bacarra Belfry Ruins is the main attraction in town. It is a
three-tiered bell tower proudly stood since 18281. It started to lean
in 1931, due to periodic earthquakes. But the earthquake that shook
the town in 1971 caused it further damage.


Festivals and Events

May 19-20 - Farmers Festival
November 23-December 01 - Bac-Bacarra Festival/Balikbayan Day,
December 28 - Street Party
December 29 - Mini-Agro, Industrial, Commercial & Cultural Fair,
Military and Floral Parade
December 30 - Folk Dance Competition/Dance Parade

Bac-bacarra Festival is the main event in Bacarra. It is a heritage
that awakens the love and passion of every Bacarreño to rerive and
preserve the richness of their culture and traditions.

Visit Bacarra and join the people in the celebration of their festival.

For your travel assistance in going to Ilocos Norte, you may want to
read our article, Ilocos Norte :  Travel Up North.