La Union Travel Guide: Elyu's Famous Tourist Stops

La Union also known as Elyu is the surf capital of North Luzon.  Thus, there are a lot of resorts around the Bauang, San Juan and its capital San Fernando City.  La Union is very accessible to tourism since there is the San Fernando Airport and a lot of bus lines are available.  The dominant language is Ilokano.

 

La Union City Map

La Union Climate
The climate in La Union is a prolonged dry season with only little precipitation during November to May.

La Union Trip Budget
The Budget for a La Union Trip ranges from 1,500 php to 4,000 php.  Your La Union Trip Budget should include allocations for the following:

• Food 
• Restaurants:
• Big Kahuna Bar and Restaurant (National Hi-way, Urbiztondo, San Juan) - (072) 607-1040
• Halo Halo de Iloko Balay  (12 Zandueta St. San Fernando) - (072) 700-2030
• S.O.U.L Cafe (Camp 1, Rosario La Union) - (072) 712-0852 

• Souvenirs (Pasalubong)
• Dried Fish
• Basi
• Sukang Iloko

Accomodation (Where to Stay at La Union) - around 600-5,000 php per person

• China Sea Resort  (Paringao, Bauang,La Union) - (072) - 705-0833
• Coconut Grove Beach Resort (National Hi-way, Paringao, Bauang, La Union) - (072) - 6076604
• Hotel Ariana (Paringao, Bauang, La Union) - (072) - 705-0050
• Lola Nanny's Resort (Ubizondo, San Juan, La Union) - (0920) 4091030
• Marand Resort and Spa (McArthur Hi-Way, Baccuit Sur, Bauang) 
• San Juan Surf Shop (Ubiztondo, San Juan, La Union) - (072) - 720-0340
• Sunset Bay Beach Resort (San Fernando City, La Union) - (072) 607-5907
• Thunderbird Corporation (Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union) - (072) 888-7888

Transportation (How to get to La Union)

Public Transportation

• Airplane
• Seair
• Bus
• Partas
• Dominion Bus Lines
• Philippine Rabbit
• Fariñas
• Maria de Leon
• Viron

Private Transportation (via car from Manila)

• Take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) up to Exit 85 to get to Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).  Exit at Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac and follow the National Highway through Pangasinan.
  

La Union Itinerary

There are two options in making your La Union Trip Itinerary:

1. Avail a tour with a planned out itinerary from travel and tours companies
2. Plan you itinerary by considering the following:
    a.  La Union Trip Samples Itineraries
    b.  La Union Trip Activities By Area

Agoo, La Union

• Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity and Plaza de la Virgen
• Museo de Iloko (Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm)    

Bacnotan, La Union

• Arosip Eco-Trail
• Baroro Bridge Marker 
• Centennial Tree

Bauang, La Union

• Bauang La Union Grape Farms

Luna, La Union

• USAFIP, NL Military Shrine and Park

Naguilan, La Union

• Tuddingan Falls

Pugo, La Union

• Kultura Splash Wave  and Water Park
• Marcos Park
• Pugad: Pugo Adventure
• Tapuacan River (cleanest river in the north)

San Fernando City, La Union

• Bascil Ridge Monument
• Battle of San Fernando Marker
• Cathedral of Saint William the Hermit
• Children's Park 
• Christ the Redeemer Statue
• La Union Botanical & Zoological Garden
• La Union Science Centrum & Museum
• Ma-cho Temple
• Moro Watch Tower
• Pindangan Ruins 
• Sunset Bay Beach Resort
• Thunderbirds Resort Poro Point
• Wallace Air Station
• Seven Hills:
• Capitol Hill
• Heroes Hill & Freedom Park Stairway
• Pagoda Hill
• Bethany Hill
• Mirador Hill
• Mariner's Hill
• Miracle Hill

San Juan, La Union

•  San Juan Beach
•  Surfing
• Surfing Lessons Rate: 150 - 400 php per hour
• Kayak
• Beach Swimming
• Swimming at Bakes Swimming Pool 

Last Updated: January 13, 2020