Surfing has always been attached with La Union. It was great to know that there are other attractions in the area on my recent brief sojourn around the province. I have to thank Thunderbird Poro Point Resort, La Union for sponsoring us on this familiarization trip around the area. This would be a real good guide on what to see and expect when going around La Union, beyond the surfing. Of course our home base was the Santorini-inspired resort.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
- Visiting Pindangan Ruins and Botanical Garden
- The Taoist Macho Temple and the Caysasay Connection
- Luna’s Namacpacan Church, Pebble Beach and Watchtower
- All Mixed Up on Halo Halo de Iloko
Day 3
- Enjoy more of the Resort Facilities
- Drive back to Manila
Travel Essentials:
Travel Time from Manila to La Union is 5-6 hours. Buses like Dominion Transit (Cubao), Maria de Leon Transit (Sampaloc), Partas (Cubao), Philippine Rabbit (EDSA, QC), Victory Liner (Pasay, Caloocan, Cubao), and Viron Transportation (Sampaloc) have direct service to San Fernando, La Union.
ZestAir has direct flights to San Fernando from Manila. Travel time is 1hour and 20 minutes.
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