Time to Explore
The Ma-Cho Temple
Don’t let the name fool you— the Ma-Cho Temple is a Taoist temple located in San Fernando City, the provincial capital that comes right before the surf town of San Juan. Anyone can visit the temple to spare a few moments to pray or simply look over a grand and glittering view of the South China Sea.
The Tangadan Falls
If you’re up for a bit of a trek, the Tangadan Falls is another favorite tourist destination in La Union. It can be found in San Gabriel, a town 20 minutes away from San Juan. Most surf instructors at the beach will be able to help you find a guide so feel free to ask around. Tangadan means “to look up” in Ilocano. Look up and you’ll see the falls towering more than 30 feet above you, and some of the bravest travelers even dare jump from its peak. But even if you don’t jump off the waterfalls, you’ll enjoy a rich view of rice paddies, mossy slopes and rocky rainforest terrain during your hike.
Pottery Making in Taboc
Drive a few meters past San Juan to get to Brgy. Taboc and you’ll see roadside stalls filled with a variety of clay products for sale. Inquire at the shops for pottery lessons and you can even bring home your own handmade clay pot.
