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La Union, Philippines
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Burgos is a town in La Union.
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A rice terrace complex on the slopes of the Cordilleras overlooking the rapids of the Bolikewkew River. Its name derives from the Ibaloi word for "spiral".
Imelda Lake
A lake with no known water source. While not fit for swimming due to its mud-colored waters, visitors can instead rent bamboo rafts for picnics.
A 2-tier cascade with a deep basin along the boundary with Sablan in Benguet that is accessible following a 2-hour hike from downtown Burgos. Its name derives from the Ibaloi word for "shooting star", after a legend in which many of these meteors are said to land upon the falls.
Sunpeak Resort
A mountainside resort with swimming pools, flower gardens and accommodations.
Another mountainside resort with swimming pool and events venue.
A mountainside resort with swimming pool and restaurant overlooking a tributary of the Balili River.
Burgos is along Naguilian Road (Quirino Highway, Route 54), which connects the coastal town of Bauang with Baguio and its the main thoroughfare to the latter city for those coming from the Ilocos provinces.
Read in the guideTricycles are the main form of transportation in town. However, some of the mountain areas can only be reached by either 4WD or hired motorcycle.
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