La Union Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
province of the Philippines
About La Union
La Union is a relatively new province, having been formed in 1850 from the southernmost towns ofIlocos Sur, westernmost towns ofBenguet, and the northernmost towns ofPangasinan. True to its name, meaning “the Union” in Spanish, the region is a melting pot of Pangasinan, Ilocano and Cordilleran (Igorot) cultures. Since the early 2000s, L.U. (as the province is called informally) has a growing tourism industry centered on the coastal towns facing the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea). Despite the majority of the province being formed out of parts of Pangasinan, Ilocanos now form the majority of the population. The province is also the first in the Philippines to declare a regional language as co-official with English and Filipino (Tagalog), having declared Ilocano as an official language
Top Attractions in La Union
Explore the best things to see and do in La Union:
- ★Bahay Na Bato
- ★Baluarte Watch Tower
- ★Baroro Bridge Marker
- ★Go Diving!
- ★USAFIP, NL Military Shrine and Park
Where to Stay in La Union
- 🏨Thunderbird Resort Poro Point
La Union Travel Guide Sections
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