If you are planning to go North this coming summer or anytime this year, make you trip worthwhile and a bit educational by stopping by at museums and historical places at La Union. Here are tourist attraction that you might want to check while visiting La Union.
Basilica of Our Lady of Charity in Agoo La Union. The church was built in 70′s but the design and structure is inspired by the old churches that can be found in other parts of the country. Agoo is also the oldest town in La Union. Museo de Iloko is also located here in Agoo
When you arrive at San Fernando City, you can visit San Fernando Plaza and take a look at their museum, Museo de La Union. Other attractions that is worth seeing in San Fernando are:
- Pindangan Ruins
- Cathedral of Saint William the Hermit
- Seven Hills
- Tomb of Unknown Soldier
- City Hall
- Ma-Cho Temple
- Bacsil Ridge Monument
- Moro Watch Tower
- La Union Science Centrum & Museum
San Juan La Union not only boast of waves for surfing but also of rich culture in terms of pottery making. Along National Road, you can see small store selling pots and arts made of clay.
Luna is another place worth visiting in La Union, the pebble beach, the watch tower and of course the Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan.
Banggar is almost at the end part of La Union (2 or 3 more towns and you’re already in Ilocos). This place is very enchanting because of the magic of weaving. Old ladies line up and weave blankets the old way.