Despite its relatively short length, Calle Crisologo packs a lot of charming sights and local action that will make every visit worthwhile. The cobblestone streets are lined with ancestral houses on both sides, some housing restaurants that offer Vigan’s most delectable and distinct dishes such as the empanadas, bagnet, and Vigan longganisa. Food trip is a must while being here.
Souvenir shops and stalls also dot almost every part of the street, selling local handicrafts such as the town’s iconic traditional weaves and fabrics, pottery, wines, wooden crafts, and antique items. These stalls provide a burst of colors and patterns that make for perfect photo backdrops.
Calle Crisologo is also off-limits to vehicles, except for horse-drawn carriages called calesas which were the only means of transportation during the colonial period. Hop on one to immerse yourself in the town’s culture while marveling at the street’s wonderful sights.
At night, the street transforms into a romantic place with charming lights and a more still, relaxed vibe than that of its daytime dynamism. Dine and drink in one of the street’s many al fresco restaurants.