Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. It comprises 21 municipalities and 2 component cities, further subdivided into 557 barangays. Ilocos Norte is also known as a northern tourist destination of the Philippines and of each municipalities they have their own tourist destination. Let see the tourist destination of Ilocos Norte. ## NUEVA ERA, ILOCOS NORTE ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYkvVEkCNw1zhWJbqHME9EnggGC5KD3Yx2yihGJPuZ3zu/image.png) [source](http://cleiffordjourney.blogspot.com/p/nueva-era-hidden-gem-of-ilocos-norte.html) Nueva Era, officially the Municipality of Nueva Era, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte. It is one of the Indigenous Cultural Community of the province. Just like [Adams, Ilocos Norte](https://steemit.com/travel/@sfp-ilocosnorte/know-more-about-ilocos-norte-adams-ilocos-norte) They call this place _**"Lugar ti agkamkamat ti ugsa"(The place of deer hunters)**_ because the people love exotic food and this place main dish is _**venison (the meat of a deer)**_ which is very expensive if you buy it. Aside from venison they also love to eat _**pork - a wild boar meat**_. They mention that the meat of a wild boar is a bit sweeter with notes of nuttiness and a clean taste that's neither gamey nor greasy. Since Nueva Era is a place surrounded by rain forest and mountains, their main source of income and food is to hunt in the forest. ----------------- ## WHAT ELSE CAN NUEVA ERA OFFER US? The mountains and breathe taking views. If you love to hike, if you love the sound of silence and you're a nature lover then this place is perfect for you. Its mountains is a great place for hiking and mountain climbing and its wild life is evidently rich. ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWYM77Q7fTcwCdv6KhqfcNtjdwVuxP84dSAvJFrYh8yVD/image.png) ----- ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdWMWdhvwGxUVVbnX1LXk6is3bV1GStnUVY9x39vp7DSM/image.png) ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmW1KpJTdJAyQCmJr3B78rciUv4wPEb9ZjbjbemF8U6c3Q/image.png) - It was 45 minutes - 1 hour drive to reach the peak and when you reached it and go beyond, meaning you are no longer in Ilocos Norte but in Abra Province. ------ #### NUEVA ERA ECO CULTURAL PARK ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZWSWVWpmLTKfbn9PKWkQ98fx2uJAq8QLbxQDfkYsTAcg/image.png) [source](https://blauearth.com/tag/travel/page/37/) Nueva is a developing municipality of Ilocos Norte, just a few years ago the province of Ilocos Norte was able to create this Nueva Era Eco Cultural Park - the only park and a resort in Nueva Era.

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![image.png](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmUXxqRfyJ4gCwdXJ8m3xPTuCf2dM8cWDZRprqDFPXMM7R) [source](https://blauearth.com/tag/travel/page/37/) You can stay over night to these Tree Houses for very affordable prices. ------- #### ABOT FALLS They call this ABOT (Wholes) Falls. The folks says that there is a big whole inside this falls. The people of Nueva Era claimed that there are a lot of falls how ever it would be hard for them to go since there are also a lot of dangerous animals in the forest. This ABOT falls is the nearest falls in town. ![](https://steemitimages.com/600x600/https://steemitimages.com/DQmNqFhMUfWZML7B4f8mazM26hHrJQNq8gkd1wUnhsoow7k/image.png) ---------- #### TADEK FESTIVAL of NUEVA ERA ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPTcbRwxLZihM5ZXCCGFPuTVpqNMvdv58TYUUPVGS2ier/image.png) [source](http://www.choosephilippines.com/do/history-and-culture/1174/anaraar-tour-ilocos-norte) ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYg7DP738jEQpMFNaEGYZfMv8p374mvqJ2R4UpCiYnQ8w/image.png) [source](https://www.flickr.com/photos/ilocosnorte/31883177760) Tadek is a ceremonial dance and a part of the rich culture of the town. Tadek dance is performed as an expression of merriment, due to attainment of victory, courtship, marriage, burial and even in remembrance to those who passed away. The dance is accompanied by native instruments like drums and gong. They are celebrating this festival on the month of MAY. _{courstesy of Province of Ilocos Norte Official youtube channel} https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbEL8Jx-Lrc --------- Let us know more about the Municipalities of Ilocos Norte by reading our previous blogs.
[Adams, Ilocos Norte](https://steemit.com/travel/@sfp-ilocosnorte/know-more-about-ilocos-norte-adams-ilocos-norte) [Badoc, Ilocos Norte](https://steemit.com/travel/@sfp-ilocosnorte/badoc-the-gateway-of-the-province-of-ilocos-norte) [Dingras, Ilocos Norte](https://steemit.com/travel/@sfp-ilocosnorte/know-more-about-ilocos-norte-dingras-ilocos-norte) ----- ------ ## AGYAMAN KAMI UNAY KADAYO AMIN GAGAYYEM KEN KAKABSAT. DIOS TI AGNGINA!! ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmT1SiJMYa2MT8vd4E2zuc1aZkdKcdZhAs88t5nfCLpPfK/image.png)