Best 4 La Union Travel Tips
La Union is best known as the Surfing Capital of Northern Luzon. The Cordillera Mountains corner the locale to the West Philippine Sea, an arid strip of land with water and beach. Aside from La Union, Baler is one of the most prominent surfing spots. However, La Union remains the most easily accessible, with only 6-7 hours on paved roads, and one of the most tourism-ready, boasting a steadily growing number of resorts and restaurants.
Most come to La Union for the surfing experience. Even so, more and more institutions are being built. There are many hidden gems in La Union, such as the waterfalls.
Are they preparing for a La Union trip? Here are some tips that can help you. They are:
Ride The Bus
Make the most out of your budget. You can ride a bus on the way to La Union. The range of bus tickets is from 400 to 600 pesos. Some buses leave as early as 2 AM and as late as 11:45 PM. You can hire a van for 5000-6000 pesos with a large group daily.
A good landing point would be Awesome Hotel.
Consider The Season
La Union has plenty of unusual travel seasons; the timing of your travel depends on why you are visiting. Plenty of travel locales brighten up and come to life in the summer months, March to May. The peak season of Elyu comes from October to March, as it is a time when the big appear to play with the town’s growing surfing community. October and November are rainy, so if you come during this time, you have to be extra careful.
The summer months are perfect if you want to relax by the seashore. There might not be any waves. However, a relaxing beach getaway is fun and hard to refuse. Do consider that the summer months can attract voluminous crowds. However, you can go to Elyu from December to March if you want good weather.
During peak season, ticket prices can be higher. Surfing is one of the reasons why people flock to Elyu, so they go from October to March, but it can be a double-edged sword: the place gets crowded. You can find lower prices off-season but at the cost of good waves.
Stay
San Fernando and San Juan are the most popular destinations in La Union. San Fernando is the capital and has Thunderbird Resorts, while San Juan is the surfing hub of the province.
For the traveler with a budget, San Juan has more options. San Juan offers inns and hostels closer to the waves - near the beach and along the national highway.
Activities
When it comes to activities, surfing should be on your list. One needs to go to La Union with surfing, so you should have a budget for renting surfboards and the instructor free. You can haggle for a lower price - especially if you are more than three (3) who will obtain their services.
Wrapping Up
Elyu can be quite the haven, especially if you make the most out of your trip. It features surfing waves and wonderful food, people - and more beauties. There are also gems about the art scene and its natural features.
Author’s Bio:
Deinah Storm is a freelance feature writer who loves to travel. She writes travel guides and reviews aiming to help fellow travelers achieve the most satisfying travel experiences.
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