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San Fernando (La Union) Voyage Tips and guide

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San Fernando is a city, the capital of the province of La Union in the Philippines. It is sometimes referred to with the initials of La Union's name, L.U. (as "San Fernando, L.U."), to distinguish it from the capital city of Pampanga of the same name.

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Get in

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Map
Map of San Fernando (La Union)

By bus

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  • The air-con bus from Laoag to San Fernando (215 km) takes 6 hours and costs ₱330.
  • The air-con bus fare from San Fernando to DAU Angeles costs ₱300 and takes 6 hours.
  • There are also many buses from Baguio, and from Dagupan.

By plane

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  • 1 San Fernando Airport (SFE  IATA). No commercial flights. San Fernando Airport (Q7413862) on Wikidata San Fernando Airport (Philippines) on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Get around

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See

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  • 1 Ma-cho Temple. Taoist temple. At 7 stories high, it affords views of the sea. Has gardens and fountains too. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Christ the Redeemer Statue. The 25-foot statue stands with arms wide open awaiting your company. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Poro Point. Poro Point Baywalk and Lighthouse. Also don't miss the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Built as a tribute to the heroism of the soldiers who fought during the last World War, the marker stands at the junction leading to Poro Point. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Kasay Marine Sanctuary. It features a 50-year-old giant clam. Formerly Wallace Air Station, this 101 hectares of base land at the end of Poro Point in San Fernando was acquired in 1903 for the United States Cavalry. It was the home of the 848th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron which provided logistics and administrative support to other radar detachments under its chain of command. Turned over by the United States to the Republic of the Philippines on September 16, 1991, the Bases Conversion Development Authority is overseeing the plans for the conversion of the area into a prime tourism and industrial estate. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 Heroes' Hill. This is a nice diversion if you like climbing a staircase to see not much at all. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Pindangan ruins. Spanish church ruins from 1764 looked after by Carmelite sisters. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 La Union Botanical Gardens, +63 72 888 6901. Daily 8AM-5PM. Landscaped gardens featuring orchids and aviary specimens, maybe a monkey or two. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 8 Cathedral of St. William the Hermit. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 9 San Fernando City Plaza. Includes the Battle of San Fernando Marker at the northwestern portion of the Town Plaza with an inscription as to the account of how the Battle was started and won, enabling the establishment of the United States Army Base Base M at Poro Point which was eventually used as a build up area for the projected invasion of Japan. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 10 Bacsil Ridge (9 km northeast of San Fernando town proper). The Ridge constituted the East Flank of the 121st Infantry of the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines, Northern Luzon (USAFIP NL) during the Liberation in 1945. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 11 Gidday Beach, San Vicente. Open 24 hours. A hidden place to enjoy. The overall views are beautiful. Free. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 12 Poro Point Lighthouse, Poro Point. The view is great. Free. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 13 The Cliff of Poro, San Fernando City, Poro Point. See the beautiful coastline alone with the sunset. Be careful. Free. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Do

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Go scuba diving. [formerly dead link]

Buy

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  • 1 La Union Pasalubong Center, #17 Gen. Luna Street. 8AM–6PM. A well-managed government pasalubong center featuring local products of La Union province, some items are comparatively cheaper than in Vigan. Has clean restrooms. Artworks are also exhibited. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Malls, supermarkets and markets

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  • 2 Savemore Market San Fernando, La Union, Rizal Street. 8AM-9PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Puregold-La Union, Pagdaraoan-Biday Road (in Manna Mall). 8AM-8PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Robinson's La Union, MacArthur Highway, Barangay Sevilla. 9AM-9PM. Robinsons Malls on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 CSI Mall La Union, Pagdaraoan Biday Road. 8AM–7PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Manna Mall, Pagdaraoan Biday Road. 9AM–7PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 San Fernando Public Market, Rizal Avenue. 4AM–6PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Eat

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Budget

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  • 1 Jollibee, Governor Luna Street. Open 24 hours. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 McDonald's-San Fernando, La Union, Rizal Avenue. McDonald's on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Mang Inasal-San Fernando, La Union. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Chowking, Governor Luna Street. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 Burger King, MacArthur Highway. Burger King on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Mid-range

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  • 6 Grumpy Joe La Union, CCC Building, MacArthur Highway. 10PM-9PM. Pizzeria. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 Dencio’s Bar & Grill Restaurant La Union Branch, MacArthur Highway, Pagdalagan Norte. 9AM–8:30PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 8 Kamanggaan Grill and Restaurant, MacArthur Highway, Pagdalagan Norte. 10AM–10PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 9 Halo-Halo de Iloko, Zandueta Street. 9AM–8PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 10 Pares ni Peso San Fernando La Union, Quezon Street. 8:30AM–9:30PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 11 The Northern Point Food Paradise & Skatepark, Pennsylvania Avenue, Poro Point. This food park is perfect for late night dinners, meetings, dates, chill hangouts, etc. In front of the place is a skatepark and it adds character to the establishment. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Splurge

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Drink

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  • Lampara Kitchen + Bar.
  • Dencio’s Bar & Grill Restaurant La Union Branch.

Sleep

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Budget

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  • 1 Plaza Hotel, Quezon Avenue (next to the Plaza), +63 72 8882996. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Fan single/double with out side bathroom. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Bu-boat Beach Resort, #136 Baccuit Sur. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Alekin Beach Resort, Taberna, Bauang. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Mid-range

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Splurge

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  • 8 Thunderbird Resorts and Casinos Poro Point, Poro Point Freeport Zone, +63 728887777. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Thunderbird Resorts (Philippines) on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 9 Aureo La Union, Munar Residence Road. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 10 Lafaayette Luxury Suites Resort, #353 Baccuit Sur, +63 9074326377. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 11 Sunset Bay Beach Resort, Airport Road. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Set on a sandy beach on the shores of the South China Sea, this simple hotel with a garden is 4 km from The Cliffs Golf and Beach Club and 5 km from Ma-Cho Taoist temple, dedicated to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

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