Bauang Travel Guide

Situated on the west coast of Luzon in the Philippines, Bauang is a beautiful municipality in La Union Province. First settled in 1590 by the Spanish, Bauang officially became one of the province's 12 towns in 1850.

Worth It?: If you are traveling in the region then Bauang is a good place to stop off for a night or two.
What to Do: enjoy the beautiful beaches, checkout the various landmarks and enjoy the city's culinary selection.
Best Time to Go: anytime during the dry season from October to April.
How Long?: A day or two is enough to see everything.
Trivia: Bauang was founded in 1590.

Bauang is easy to travel about with a network of buses and jeepneys available traveling to the nearby towns of Caba, Naguilian and San Fernando City. The McArthur Highway passes through Bauang en route to Naguilian from Baguio City in the mountains.

The main attraction of Bauang is the scenic coastline and beautiful beaches, which enjoy fantastic sunsets over the South China Sea. There are numerous tourist attractions close by including churches, watchtowers and war monuments.

Travel to Bauang - Getting There

Travelling to Bauang is easy with the nearby San Fernando International Airport located just 15 minutes' drive from the city center. Flights from Manila airport arrive daily and take approximately 50 minutes flying time. There are several bus services traveling from Manila to Bauang, taking around five hours. The road from Manila travels along the coastline and has breathtaking views.

Bauang Things to Do

Bauang Attractions

Marcos Park

this 300-hectare park has an array of exotic plants and fauna native to the Philippines. There are several eateries as well as a picnic area, which make for a great day out.

Side trips from Bauang

Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan: located approximately 1 hour's drive from Bauang is St Catherine Church, which is over 100 years old.

Events

Rambak: a holy festival held each year on Easter Sunday with parades, music and water sports.