The gateway to Ilocandia. Best Beaches that is not that far away from Manila. a 5-6 hours drive.
The BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE NORTH.
Fast Facts:
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Region: Ilocos Region (Region I) Capital: San Fernando City |
Independent cities: 0 Component cities: 1 Municipalities: 19 Barangays: 576 Congressional districts: 1st and 2nd districts of La Union |
| Population - Total (2007): 720,972 (34th out of 80) including independent cities: 720,972 (36th out of 80) Density: 479.4/km² (9th out of 80)including independent cities: 479.4/km² (10th out of 80) |
| Total Area: 1,504.0 km² (70th out of 80) including independent cities: 1,504.0 km² (70th out of 80) |
| Dialect: Mainly Ilocano |
| Founded: 1850 |
| Governor: Manuel "Manoling" Ortega |
Getting around La Union is fairly easy. One can take a jeepney or mini bus with fixed routes to reach further destinations. Tricycles are commonly used in reaching remote areas. Below are some mode of transportation used to reach popular areas.
From San Fernando City:
to CSI Mall - You may take a jeepney or tricycle.
to CSI Mall - You may take a jeepney or tricycle.
1.) Jeepney - you may ride at the old market. Fare is Php 8.00
2.) Tricycle - you can call empty tryc's as you call empty taxi's. :) Usually they only allow maximum of 3 passengers.
3.) Private car - you may take two roads. Either diversion or the main highway.
to Thunderbird Resort/Casino - You may take a jeepney or tricycle.
2.) Tricycle - you can call empty tryc's as you call empty taxi's. :) Usually they only allow maximum of 3 passengers.
3.) Private car - you may take two roads. Either diversion or the main highway.
to Thunderbird Resort/Casino - You may take a jeepney or tricycle.
1.) Jeepney - Terminal is located near Nisce clinic and Chowking. Jeepney's wait for passengers until they fill it up then they leave. End destination would be near the Casino.
2. ) Tricycle - Tricycles can get you near the Casino also. They are not allowed to take the road that goes straight to the Casino. They will drop you off the same spot where the jeepney's drop there passengers also.
3. ) Private car - straight going to Manila. Turn right on the tomb of the unknown soldier monument. The road will then lead you straight to resort or casino. Remember to stop at the PPMA gate as friendly guards will ask you your destination.
2. ) Tricycle - Tricycles can get you near the Casino also. They are not allowed to take the road that goes straight to the Casino. They will drop you off the same spot where the jeepney's drop there passengers also.
3. ) Private car - straight going to Manila. Turn right on the tomb of the unknown soldier monument. The road will then lead you straight to resort or casino. Remember to stop at the PPMA gate as friendly guards will ask you your destination.
to San Juan La Union beach area - You can take a mini bus, jeep or a tricycle.
1. ) Jeepney - take a jeep that have a destination of Bacnotan, San Juan, Balaoan and Luna. These will take you to San Juan Beach area. The most popular land mark to tell the driver where are you going to alight is Sebay. Remember to say "Sebay Manong" or "Para" if he forgets. ;) Fare is around P8.00.
2. ) Mini Bus - mini buses plying north are located at the Plaza waiting shed in front of Jollibee one. All there mini buses will pass through San Juan Beach Area. Land mark to tell where are you going to go is Sebay. Fare is around P10.00.
3. ) Tricycle - any tricycle can take you to San Juan area. Usually costs more than jeepney and mini bus.
4. ) Private car - just straight north. Take the main highway. There would be signs at the road side if you are already in San Juan beach area.
2. ) Mini Bus - mini buses plying north are located at the Plaza waiting shed in front of Jollibee one. All there mini buses will pass through San Juan Beach Area. Land mark to tell where are you going to go is Sebay. Fare is around P10.00.
3. ) Tricycle - any tricycle can take you to San Juan area. Usually costs more than jeepney and mini bus.
4. ) Private car - just straight north. Take the main highway. There would be signs at the road side if you are already in San Juan beach area.
to any other place near the business area - take a tricycle. Fare would depend on how far the place is.
to other La Union town - take a mini bus. If you are going to north (Bacnotan, Balaoan, Luna, Bangar, Santol, Sudipen) board mini buses that are located at the Plaza in front of Jollibee one.
If you are going south ( Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Rosario) board mini buses that are located in front of Danish Baker.
List of Restaurants in La Union where you can possibly taste the La Union delicacies.
San Juan, La Union
| PUERTO DE SAN JUAN RESORT HOTEL Address : Ili Sur San Juan La Union Contact No. : (6375) 720-0255 SEBAY RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Address : Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 888-4075 | SAN JUAN SURF RESORT Address : Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 720 - 0340URBIZTONDO GRILL Address : Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union Contact No. : |
San Fernando City, La Union
| MIDWAY GRILL SHAKEY'S (CSI MALL) Address : Lingsat, San Fernando, La Union (in front of Saint Louis College) Spicy Baby Back Ribs is their best seller. I often order their grilled pusit and porkchop. "Personal Favorite" Address : Biday, San Fernando, La Union ILONGGO GRILL (CSI MALL) Address : Biday, San Fernando, La Union SEA AND SKY HOTEL & RESTAURANT Address : Pagdaraoan, San Fernando, La Union Tel. No. : (6372) 242-5579 MANDARIN RESTAURANT Address : San Fernando, La Union Tel. No. : (6372) 888 -2424 / 700 - 4588 MAX'S RESTAURANT Address : Pagdalagan, San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 242 - 7350 MOCHA BLENDS Address : Pagdalagan ,San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 700 - 0045 FIESTA CASINO AND RESTAURANT Address : Poro, San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 888 - 7888 HAPPY TUMMY Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 888 - 5588 JOLLIBEE 2 Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 700 - 2422 SEA PARK BEACH RESORT & REST. Address : San Francisco,San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 888-3411 | HALO HALO DE ILOKO McDONALD'S (CSI MALL) Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 700 - 2030 I love their tasty original okoy! Crispy Fried shrimps. "Personal Favorite" Address : Biday, San Fernando, La Union GOLDILOCKS (CSI MALL) Address : Biday, San Fernando, La Union KAW BIN'S RESTAURANT Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : MIDTOWN RESTAURANT Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 242 - 5458 TAIPAN RESTAURANT Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : PIZZA HUT Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : GREENWICH Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 700 - 1000 JOLLIBEE PLAZA Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 700 - 2396 KFC Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 700 - 2488 McDONALDS Address : San Fernando, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 888 - 1798 |
Bauang, La Union
| KUBONG SAWALI COCONUT GROVE RESORT BOWL CLUBAddress : Paringao, Bauang, La Union I love to eat their Kilawen. "Personal Favorite" Address : Brgy. Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 888-427 BABALU's BULALO Address : Bauang, La Union Contact No. : THE VENUE RESTAURANT Address : Bauang La Union Tel. No. : (6372) 705 - 1080 / 705 - 2508 LONG BEACH HOTEL RESORT Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 705 - 0904 / 242 - 0609 CRESTA DEL MAR Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 705 - 0804 SOUTHERN PALMS Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 888 - 5384 / 242 - 0854/55 JESSICA'S BEACH RESORT Address : Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 705 - 1284 | ROSE BOWL Address : Paringao Bauang La Union Contact No. : FINNEGANS BAR & RESORT Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 242 - 0898 / 705 - 0924 HEN HAW CHINESE RESTAURANT Address : Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 705 - 8089 / 705 - 3578 CHINA SEA BEACH RESORT Address : Paringao Bauang La Union Contact No. : (6372) 607-6607 Fax. No. : (6372) 705-0833 CABAÑA BEACH RESORT Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 242 - 5585 / 242 - 2317 BALI HAI BEACH RESORT Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 242 - 5679 CHINA BEACH RESORT Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 705 - 0833 / 242 - 6101 |
Other La Union Dining
| ALVIN's RIVERFARM Address : Baroro, Bacnotan, La Union (near Baroro Bridge) "If you would like to dine beside or afloat the river, then this is for you. They've got native foods such as dinengdeng, pinakbet, inihaw and alot more." | NEW ICELAND RESTAURANT Address : Agoo, La Union Contact No. : (6372) 521 - 0074BERNARDINO's BULALOHAN) Address : Baroro, Bacnotan, La Union |
Where to go at Night.
G-5 RESTOBAR & VERANDA
Address : San Fernando, La Union
(near Partas Station)
Party-goers often flock the place because of their in house bands. The place have been a venue for music laban. One of the best place for sound tripping. Beer and Hard Liquors are served.
"Personal Favorite"
Address : San Fernando, La Union
(near Partas Station)
Party-goers often flock the place because of their in house bands. The place have been a venue for music laban. One of the best place for sound tripping. Beer and Hard Liquors are served.
"Personal Favorite"
FIESTA CASINO
Address : Poro, San Fernando, La Union
For those who doesn't want to have a drink but wants to go out for excitement, this place is for you. Try your luck on either cards or the slot machines. Free beers and snacks for players.
"Personal Favorite"
Address : Poro, San Fernando, La Union
For those who doesn't want to have a drink but wants to go out for excitement, this place is for you. Try your luck on either cards or the slot machines. Free beers and snacks for players.
"Personal Favorite"
Having back problems? You may want to visit massage parlors at night too. Cresta loc is open till 10 pm and it is located along the national high way near the LUPAC building. Other massage parlor's are located along Poro national highway and in Paringao Bauang La Union.
Bonfire with the family or your special someone? Yes you can at San Juan La Union. You can set up your camp near the shore just remember to be a responsible person to prevent fires and other unnecessary doings to harm the environment. San Juan is a Green Zone area.
You can also set up a camp at the shore area of Paraoir-Darigayos in Balaoan La Union. The place is full of coral reefs but some places are well suited for swimming.
You can also set up a camp at the shore area of Paraoir-Darigayos in Balaoan La Union. The place is full of coral reefs but some places are well suited for swimming.
J1 BAR
Address : San Fernando, La Union
This is another place you cant miss to go at. They boast their good bands playing everyday. The floor area is big ideal for barkada dance tripping. Beers are served.
"Personal Favorite"
Address : San Fernando, La Union
This is another place you cant miss to go at. They boast their good bands playing everyday. The floor area is big ideal for barkada dance tripping. Beers are served.
"Personal Favorite"
VILLA ESTRELLA RESORT HOTEL
Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Tel. No. : (6372) 242-5643
GRANDMA's PLACE Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Tel. No. : (6372) 242-5643
Address : Poro, San Fernando, La Union
Gimmick place with a band. Dance area is big ideal for their waitresses to have a dance intermission. :)
Night clubs? Most of the night clubs are located at Poro Point. Fireplace, Dragonfly, Selamat, Exotic etc. are just some of the place. There are also night clubs along the highway at Bauang.
and to get well some with other Ilocano folks, here are some Ilocano Phrases that may help:
- How to greet the locals:
"Naimbag nga bigat yo, Apo" - Good Morning!
"Naimbag nga malem yo, Apo" - Good Afternoon!
"Naimbag nga rabii yo, Apo" - Good Evening!
"Naimbag nga aldaw yo, Apo" - Good Day!
- How to say polite expressions:
"Dios ti agngina." or "Agyamanak" - Thank you!
"Manong" - Term used to respect male elders
"Manang" - Term used to respect female elders
"Awan anyaman." - You're welcome.
"Pangaasim man." - Please.
- How to buy souvenirs/products from the locals:
"Sagmamano datoy?" - How much is this?
"Nagngina unay!" - Very expensive!
"Awan tawar nan?" - Phrase asking for any discount.
- How to say yes and no:
"Wen." - Yes.
"Saan." or "Haan." - No.
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