One of the resorts on the
Blue Lagoon side of
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is the
Kapuluan Vista Resort. Its designer used traditional
nipa for the roof, and also used stone, wood and bamboo lavishly in its interiors.
Unfortunately, the beach right in front of Kapuluan Vista isn't very nice. It is narrow and rocky, the water is full of seaweeds, and Blue Lagoon is several hundred meters up the muddy road. The name of the resort is apt, though, with beautiful views of the small islands just offshore.
Though we didn't stay at Kapuluan Vista when we were in Pagudpud, someone had recommended their restaurant to us, so we decided to go there for lunch.
We were not disappointed. Kapuluan Vista has its own organic herb and vegetable garden, so we chose dishes which make full use of that fact. The lightly-seasoned fresh tuna
ceviche was wonderful, the garden salad was a delightful combination of textures and flavors, and the tacos were buried under the crunchiest lettuce. There was one thing our friend forgot to tell us, though: the servings are huge! Since we also ordered
empanadas, we ended up doggie-bagging more than half of our order.
One of the resorts on the Blue Lagoon side of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is the Kapuluan Vista Resort. Its designer used traditional nipa for the roof, and also used stone, wood and bamboo lavishly in its interiors.
Unfortunately, the beach right in front of Kapuluan Vista isn't very nice. It is narrow and rocky, the water is full of seaweeds, and Blue Lagoon is several hundred meters up the muddy road. The name of the resort is apt, though, with beautiful views of the small islands just offshore.
Though we didn't stay at Kapuluan Vista when we were in Pagudpud, someone had recommended their restaurant to us, so we decided to go there for lunch.
We were not disappointed. Kapuluan Vista has its own organic herb and vegetable garden, so we chose dishes which make full use of that fact. The lightly-seasoned fresh tuna ceviche was wonderful, the garden salad was a delightful combination of textures and flavors, and the tacos were buried under the crunchiest lettuce. There was one thing our friend forgot to tell us, though: the servings are huge! Since we also ordered empanadas, we ended up doggie-bagging more than half of our order.
This has a very luxe appeal even if the beach isn't perfect. Lunch looks fab! I didn't know tacos existed in the Philippines.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice! We stayed in a different hotel when we were in Ilocos Norte last year. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh that food looks delicious! And hey, the beach may not be perfect but it looks like paradise from here in chilly Colorado!
ReplyDeleteKapulan Vista looks to be a nice place just to get away - it's too bad about the beach but the views may make up for it.
ReplyDeleteThat food looks fabulous and your photos made me hungry even though I just finished breakfast!
Wonderful architecture, cozy interiors and great location. Happy Christmnas.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I'll visit the Philippines. My mother was born in Negros Occidental and I would dearly like to see where she was from.
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