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Capital city of La Union, Philippines
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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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Taoist temple. At 7 stories high, it affords views of the sea. Has gardens and fountains too.
A statue of Jesus Christ with arms wide open.
A headland containing 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.
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.
This is a nice diversion if you like climbing a staircase to see not much at all.
Spanish church ruins from 1764 looked after by Carmelite sisters.
Landscaped gardens featuring orchids and aviary specimens, maybe a monkey or two.
The headquarters of the Roman Catholic church in La Union is housed in a Baroque building built during the Spanish era in the 19th century.
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.
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.
A hidden place to enjoy. The overall views are beautiful.
The view is great.
See the beautiful coastline alone with the sunset. Be careful.
Pizzeria.
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.
Pizza restaurant.
Filipino restaurant chain popular for its fried chicken served with banana ketchup.
Halal restaurant.
Mexican restaurant.
Fan single/double with out side bathroom.
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.
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.
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