La Paz Sand Dunes

For a taste of a desert in tropical Philippines the place to go is La Paz sand dunes in Ilocos Norte. This desert like place located about 15 minutes drive from Laoag City. It is a favorite location site for local and foreign movie/tv productions. This includes Panday movies and foreign films like Born in Fourth of July.

However at the time that I went, since it was the end of an extended rainy season, many parts of the sand dunes were actually covered with green grass. In summer, the place is popular for sand boarding and 4 x4 vehicle drives.