Joanna Marie O. Santos
November 14, 2022

La Union is a well-loved destination by locals and tourists alike. It’s become a top surfing destination, a popular destination for family outings, weekend getaways, or a day trip. 

It’s home to many beautiful destinations including the famous Urbiztondo Beach, Tangadan Falls, and more. There are many things that you can do in La Union and all you have to do is explore your choices.

Planning an adventure to La Union? Here are important tips you should know before visiting! 

La Union: The Surfing Capital of Luzon’s West Coast

La Union was formed in 1850 from the southernmost towns of Ilocos Sur, the westernmost towns of Benguet, and the northernmost towns of Pangasinan, and now a relatively new province. With the name “the Union” in Spanish, the region is a mixture of Pangasinan, Ilocano, and Cordilleran cultures. Over the past years, La Union is known as a strip of land that gained prominence as the Surfing Capital of Northern Luzon and is cornered by the Cordillera Mountains to the West Philippine Sea. 

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With many of the island’s renowned touristic spots to visit and experience such as surfing in Urbiztondo, San Juan, craving at Halo-Halo de Iloko, visiting Ma-Cho Temple, visiting Thunderbird Resort, adventure at Pagoda Hill, comfort at Tangadan Falls and Baroro River, and many more. 

5 Things To Know Before Booking a Trip to La Union

Secure Your Accommodations Beforehand 

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It is better to secure your accommodations on time to ensure a smooth transaction when entering the location is smooth. It also helps to check out multiple accommodations that are available during your stay so that you can have options when deciding which ones to book when you finalize your itinerary.

Narrow Down Your Choices 

It is easier to travel from spot to spot if it is all in one area, since La Union is packed with 19 municipalities and far away from each other. Alternatively, you can also plan a day trip where you can visit multiple places in one and make the area of accommodation as your last destination for the day.

Curate an Itinerary Based on Your Choice of Route

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Having an itinerary will save you time when you arrive at the location, and a schedule for you to follow, so that there would be more places for you to visit and not miss out on. 

Do a Bit of Research on the Places

There are a lot of places to discover and know about in La Union. Visiting accessible locations at most helps reduce travel expenses. It also helps to do a bit of research about the ticketing prices (if any) and any restrictions that a location might have.

Condition Yourself Before the Trip

Condition yourself days before the trip and make sure you get the right sleeping and eating hours to keep yourself hydrated and well-conditioned for the journey. It is recommended to check out the temperature and weather to ensure your safety. 

When is the Best Time to Experience La Union?

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As recommended, it is best to visit La Union during the summer, as most destinations in the Philippines come to life during that season. It also depends on the purpose of your visit, in that case, if you ever plan on surfing by the beach and you don’t want to experience rough, uncaring weather, the safest months for you to visit would have to be in spring! 

Hey there, travelers! Plan your visit to La Union now! 

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