Looking for a little adventure in your dull life? Here are five of the must-try outdoor activities here in La Union. Remember that La Union is more than just surfing and that there are hundreds of fun-packed activities to do. Why not add a little color in your life by experiencing La Union in the best way possible with these recommended activities you should try.

Experience the Pugad Pugo Adventure

Photo via Pugo Adventure Facebook Page

If you’re looking for a place to spend time with your friends or family, this is the place to be. Experience quality bonding time here at the most adrenaline pumping resort, Pugad Adventure, located in Pugo, La Union. With exciting activities such as swimming, zip lining, wall climbing, kayaking, riding ATV’s, and touring their mini zoo, Pugad has something for the whole family.

Take a Hike

Bored? Why not get out of the house, take a hike, and experience the outdoors. For those who prefer hiking, Tangadan Falls (located in San Gabriel) is a good place to start. There are two possible routes to get to the falls, you can choose between a shorter hike around 30 minutes or a longer hike around an hour or so. The shorter hike involves descending downstairs to reach the falls while the longer hike is where you can trek through the forest and streams. In addition, there is a tour guide fee amounting to P500 per group.

Cliff Jumping

Have you ever tried cliff jumping? Well, for all adventure junkies out there who prefer something a little more extreme, this might be something you should consider. Tangadan falls in San Gabriel, La Union is 20 minutes away from San Juan, the surfing capital of the North. To get to the falls, you have to trek for an hour or so with the help of a tour guide. Nevertheless, Tangadan falls lives up to its expectations with a 20ft. cliff jumping point. So, are you up for the challenge?

Learn How to Surf

As the surfing capital of the North, La Union is famous for drawing not just locals but international surfers to its shores. La Union is also the best place where anyone can learn to surf, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a professional or not. If you’re interested in learning, here are some of the resorts that also have surfing lessons—San Juan Surf Resort (MacArthur Highway, San Fernando), The Circle Hostel (Brgy. Urbiztondo, Circle Road, San Juan), Sebay Surf Central (National Highway, Brgy. Urbiztondo, San Juan), Awesome Hotel (319 Eagle St Montemar Village, Ili Norte, San Juan), and Kahuna Hotel and Resort (National Highway, Brgy. Urbiztondo, San Juan).

Watch the Sunset

Having a picnic on the beach with a group of friends or family while watching the sunset is one way of ending the day. Some people consider watching the sunset an actual “thing to do” because sunsets in La Union are pretty breathtaking. Don’t just look at sunset pictures online, call your friends, grab a couple of beers, and watch the color of the sky fade away. After all, the best things in life are free.

Posted on July 11, 2019

Source: https://www.launiontayo.com.ph/outdoor-activities-la-union/