Arosip Ecotrail
Bacnotan, La Union
Arosip Ecotrail is located in Bacnotan, La Union where you can see countless springs, looking like miniature waterfalls, providing water to the vast plantations. As hikers near the waterfalls, a feeling of excitement and sense of rush engulfs everyone as the sound of flowing water gets stronger and stronger.
From the municipal hall, one has to take a 30-minute ride via Barangay Casi ...
aman. Upon entry to Barangay Arosip, visitors are immediately greeted by the cool shade of towering trees planted along the road which is equipped with a number of tire-paths.
Located 440 meters above sea-level, 4x4 and dirt bike enthusiasts will find the road very exciting especially because of its dramatic panoramic view of lowland Bacnotan. From their, one can see the national highway, South China Sea, Holcim Cement and other prominent structures or landmarks.
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La Union is one of the most popular tourist destinations North of Metro Manila. Being the surfing capital of Northern Luzon, this place is prominent mostly because of its swelling waves that can reach as high as 8-10 feet. While surfing remains the primary reason why tourists flock to the province of La Union, more and more attractive sites are starting to come into view…
HOW TO GET TO LA UNION FROM METRO MANILA
The road trip from Manila to La Union used to take 5-6 hours. Now, with the newly constructed TPLEX or Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, travel time has been lessened down ... -
Tekdag-aso Falls Of Arosip
It was early in the morning (6:00 am) when we stepped down from the bus bound for Laoag City along the national highway at the Welcome arch to DMMMSU-NLUC (Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus) Bacnotan, La Union. There we rode a tricycle going to the drop-off point at barangay Casiaman.
The two of us started walking at a cemented road going up to barangay Arosip (6:05 am). It was a long and generally uphill walk.
At the top of the hill (7:12 am), because we were planning to walk our way to Balaoan, La Union when we get back, we asked a young farmer where ... -
Get Up Close and Personal with Nature in La Union
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Travel Guide For La Union
La Union is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions dubbed as the surfing capital of Northern Luzon. Not known to many, the province is also cradling other impressive and beautiful sceneries such as Pindangan Ruins, Ma Cho Temple, La Union Botanical Garden, La Union Centennial Tree, and Arosip Ecotrail.
How to Get to La Union from Metro Manila
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Zim sim ug Twin Falls Bacnotan La Union
There is more to La Union than being a fast-rising surfing mecca in the country.
The humble town of Bacnotan, a strong advocate of sustainable environmental management, has begun getting the spotlight as the home of rare waterfalls.
The provincial and municipal government work hand in hand in promoting this town's unspoiled nature particularly its forests and waterfalls.
Lawrence Carbonell, senior administrative assistant of Bacnotan, said three falls were recently discovered to be potential tourist spots namely the Zim-sim-ug Twin Falls, Sapilang Falls and Guinabang Falls.
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La Union Where Surfing Is a Year Round Activity
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La Union!
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