Date of visit: May 8, 2010
After our farm lunch, we headed to Baluarte for some close encounter with nature. :)
Right at the entrance is the petting zoo. This is where you can freely interact and take photos with different animals like camels, ostriches, deer, parrots, orangutans, and a lot more.
It is not just a zoo, it's an interactive wildlife sanctuary and facility.
Aside from plainly interacting with the animals, visitors also have the chance to feed them.
They also offer free mini horse rides called "tiburin". The mini horse pulls a small carriage that can accommodate up to 4 persons including the "caballero". Taking photos and riding the mini horse is absolutely free of charge.
Another attraction here is the close encounter with the tigers. You can have your photos taken with the tigers for Php25 per person.
Baluarte sure is one of the must-visit places in Vigan. With just a few minute drive from the heart of Vigan, you can already have an extraordinary adventure and experience the wonders of nature with your family. What's more amazing is that the admission to Baluarte is FREE. :)
BALUARTE
Vigan, Ilocos Sur
After our farm lunch, we headed to Baluarte for some close encounter with nature. :)
Right at the entrance is the petting zoo. This is where you can freely interact and take photos with different animals like camels, ostriches, deer, parrots, orangutans, and a lot more.
It is not just a zoo, it's an interactive wildlife sanctuary and facility.
Aside from plainly interacting with the animals, visitors also have the chance to feed them.
They also offer free mini horse rides called "tiburin". The mini horse pulls a small carriage that can accommodate up to 4 persons including the "caballero". Taking photos and riding the mini horse is absolutely free of charge.
Another attraction here is the close encounter with the tigers. You can have your photos taken with the tigers for Php25 per person.
Baluarte sure is one of the must-visit places in Vigan. With just a few minute drive from the heart of Vigan, you can already have an extraordinary adventure and experience the wonders of nature with your family. What's more amazing is that the admission to Baluarte is FREE. :)
BALUARTE
Vigan, Ilocos Sur