There’s just so many things you can do in La Union. It’s not
all about the waves and beaches, but also the majestic falls in San Gabriel ‘The Tangadan Falls’.
How to get there
Board Bus to San Juan, La Union (6-7 hours) *Ride a bus going to Vigan or Laoag then ask
the conductor to drop you off in San Juan.
*Partas Pasay – 02
851-4025 near Five Star
Going to Tangadan Falls
From San Juan, La Union, take a jeep going North and ask the
driver to drop you off at San Gabriel.
(Around 30 minutes to 45 minutes).
In the town proper, ride a tricycle and tell the driver
you’re going to Tangadan Falls. Hire a guide. Day Trek is usually 45 minutes to
1 hour (depends on your pace).
What to Do
Surf in San Juan. La
Union is known to be the surfing
capital of the North, no wonder that a lot of tourists flock here anytime of
the year due to its consistent waves and beach break.
Trekking and cliff
diving in Tangadan Falls. Another
attraction in La Union is currently making waves to adrenaline-junkies.
Tangadan falls is a 40-foot giant tucked within the mountains of San Gabriel.
Other Activities
-Pebble-picking at Pebble beach of Luna, La Union
-Occalong Falls, Luna, La Union
-Baluarte Watch Tower (Luna)
-Bahay na bato
-Ma-Cho Temple
-Lomboy Farms (Bauang)
Estimated
budget:
Bus (Back and Forth) P425
|
P850
|
Accommodation (P1000/P2pax for 1 night) *fan room
|
P500
|
Food P100 meal * 5 meal
|
P500
|
Surf (1 hour with instructor)
|
P350
|
Tangadan Falls
|
P100 guide
|
Tricycle going to Tangadan back and fort (P15 one way)
|
P30
|
Total
|
P2,330.00
|
Where to Eat
-Urbiztondo Grill House
-Angel N Marie Restaurant
-Moon Leaf Tea House
-Geifsis Greek Grill
-JV’s Aplaya Lounge
-EMJM’S Resort and Sand Bar
-Surfstar Bar and Café
-El Union Coffee
Where to Stay
With my very good friend Annie =)
With my new found friends
The waves and beaches and the majestic falls what more could
you ask for. Take this trip to the surfing capital of the North.
For advertisements,
sponsorship and partnerships, you may reach me at wanderingdora@gmail.com.
2 comments
Wow I would like to also chase waves and waterfalls.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome France! So glad to hear that you like to chase the waves and waterfalls. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Delete