La Union

La Union (Ilokano: Probincia iti La Union; Tagalog: Probinsya ng La Union; Pangasinan:

Luyag na La Union), is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region (Region
I) on Luzon Island. The province is bordered by Ilocos Sur to the north, Benguet to the
east, Pangasinan to the south, and to the west by the shores of the South China Sea. The
provincial capital is San Fernando City. La Union is 273 kilometres (170 mi) north of
Metro Manila and 57 kilometres (35 mi) northwest of Baguio City. The land area of the
province is 149,770 hectares (370,100 acres).

Transportation

 Travelers can take buses routes Manila-Vigan Ilocos Sur or Manila-Laoag Ilocos
Norte (Partas , Genesis, Farinas, RCJ and Viron)
 Private car is also advisable since the road condition to La Union is safe and
cemented. TPLEX is also now open up to Rosales Pangasinan making trip to the
north fast and easy.

Things to do

 Surfing in San Juan, La Union

If you are looking for a surfing destination in the Philippines, especially for
beginners, then head off and hit the waves at San Juan, La Union. Here, you can
get a lesson from trained surfers. Surf rental is also available.

 Pugad Adventure in Pugo, La Union

Enjoy adventurous recreational activities like 380 meters zipline, rapelling, wall
climbing and trekking or relax and have a swim at the crystal clear swimming pools
in the 3 hectares of hush mountains of Pugad Adventure in Pugo, La Union. (Please
visit Pugad Adventure official website for the individual and package rates of the
different activities.

 Kultura Splash Wave Resort in Pugo, La Union

People of all ages will have a fun time at Kultura Splash Wave with their different
pools varying from kiddie pools (one of which has a playground), four giant water
slides,170-sqm. lap pool, dolphin-shaped pools, Bucket Bubble Pool,  Jacuzzi tub,
and pools for adults and 1,000-sqm. wave pool  that can accommodate up to 200
swimmers. Other amenities found in the waterpark are the Zip-Line, Wall
Climbing, and Sky Walker Hanging Bridge. You can also relax at Kultura Splash
Wave’s fish spa.

Where to Stay
Many resorts share the shore line of San Juan beach but two received good reviews:
Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa and San Juan Surf Resort. Prices range from P1500-P2500.

Juliet Legacy Hotel and Convention Center Kultura Splash Wave Resort (See Rates at
resort’s official website.

Sources:
http://www.clarkisit.com/kultura-splash-wave-la-unions-premiere-waterpark/
http://www.traveltripsters.com/2012/10/pugad-pugo-adventure-at-pugo-la-union.html
https://www.virtualtourist.com