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Province in Ilocos Region, Philippines
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La Union, also known as L.U. in short, is a province in the Ilocos region of the Philippines.
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By bus
Buses are available from Manila, Baguio, Dagupan, Vigan and Laoag, running up to San Fernando. Premium express buses are also available from the new bus station at Bocaue, Bulacan.
By car
With the completion of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) in 2020, travel times to La Union has been reduced to about 4-5 hours.
There is frequent bus service along the Manila North Road corridor, but other parts of L.U. are only served by occasional jeepneys. Getting around by car is recommended.
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provincial capital and the only designated city
Agoo (pronounced as “Ago-o”) is a town in La Union. It has extensive beaches, a nature reserve and a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and is one of the main entryways to Baguio.
Aringay (pronounced uh-ring-guy) is a town in La Union.
coastal town known for being a less crowded alternative to the beaches of San Juan.
Bagulin is a town in La Union.
Balaoan is a town in La Union. It has extensive beaches and a Spanish-era watchtower.
For the town in Brunei, see Bangar. Bangar (pronounced buhng-gar) is a town in La Union.
suburb of San Fernando, the original beach getaway of La Union, and now known for its grape orchards.
For other cities by the name, see Burgos (disambiguation). Burgos is a town in La Union.
coastal town known for its Catholic basilica, Darigayos Beach and Spanish-era watchtower
inland town known for the Tangadan Falls.
coastal town known for its surfing spots.
Santol is a town in La Union.
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