La Union

A surfing destination in northwestern Luzon, where San Juan's waves, waterfalls, and cultural heritage accompany your journey.

La Union Province is located in northwestern Luzon, Philippines, bordering the South China Sea and Lingayen Gulf, making it a popular weekend coastal getaway for Manila residents. Urbiztondo in San Juan is a famous surfing beach, home to numerous cafes and guesthouses. San Fernando features the Ma-Cho Temple and Poro Point Lighthouse, while Luna offers the Bahay na Bato pebble park and Baluarte Watchtower. Tangadan Falls is also worth visiting, and Bauang offers grape picking. The surfing season typically runs from October to March. It can be reached from Manila by long-distance bus or by car via the expressway.

Destinations

• La Union

Itineraries

• Baguio and La Union Mountain & Sea Route – A short route heading north from Manila to the pine-forested mountain city of Baguio, then down to the surf beaches of…