Saturday, December 20, 2014

The Mestizo River Cruise


The Mestizo River Cruise is operated by the City Geovernment of Vigan to reinforce the Heritage Conservation Program using the historical Mestizo River to trace the historical timeline of the said city. Through the 45 minute river tour, a voice over is played narrating the City's origin, historical background and other life sized tableaus. Classical and Ilocano folk music will be heard throughout the cruise, and the tour guide also explains more about the stories of the Mestizo River. The graphic representations serves as stopovers to depict the major historical events that shaped Vigan to what it has become today as a UNESCO World Heritage City in the Philippines.

The  recorded narration also  tells why Vigan was able to preserve it's vibrant past. During World War II, Fujihima Takayashi successfully convinced his fellow Japanese soldiers to spare this town from the ravages of war.

Pinoy Solo Hiker - Mestizo River Cruise

Pinoy Solo Hiker - Mestizo River Cruise

Pinoy Solo Hiker - Mestizo River Cruise

Pinoy Solo Hiker - Mestizo River Cruise

Pinoy Solo Hiker - Mestizo River Cruise

How to Get There:
1. Once in Vigan, tell the Trike driver that you are interested in Vigan Heritage River Cruise.
2. A fee of 100 pesos for per person will be charged for anyone who wants to experience the cruise, boat leaves even with a single passenger.