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- For other places by the same name, see Burgos (disambiguation).
Burgos is a town in La Union.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Burgos was originally an Igorot settlement in the Luzon Cordilleras known as Disdis that was administered from the town of Naguilian. Formerly a part of Benguet subprovince (then under Mountain Province), it was annexed by La Union in 1920. In 1925, it was renamed Burgos in honor of Filipino nationalist priest Jose Burgos, who was said to have taken refuge in town while fleeing from his Spanish persecutors despite lack of historical evidence to prove this.
It is home to about 9,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) 
Get in
[edit | edit source]Burgos is along Naguilian Road (Quirino Highway, Route 54), which connects the coastal town of Bauang with Baguio and its the main thoroughfare to the latter city for those coming from the Ilocos provinces. Buses also ply this highway.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town. However, some of the mountain areas can only be reached by either 4WD or hired motorcycle.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Bolikewkew Rice Terraces, Delles. A rice terrace complex on the slopes of the Cordilleras overlooking the rapids of the Bolikewkew River. Its name derives from the Ibaloi word for "spiral".
- 2 Libtong Lake (Imelda Lake), Imelda. A lake with no known water source. While not fit for swimming due to its mud-colored waters, visitors can instead rent bamboo rafts for picnics.
- 3 Budahaw Falls, Sitio Soybuan, Bilis. A 2-tier cascade with a 2–3 metres (6 ft 7 in–9 ft 10 in) deep basin along the boundary with Sablan in Benguet that is accessible following a 2-hour hike from downtown Burgos. Its name derives from the Ibaloi word for "shooting star", after a legend in which many of these meteors are said to land upon the falls.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kananaskis Mountain Resort (Sunpeak Resort), Dalacdac. A mountainside resort with swimming pools, flower gardens and accommodations.
- 2 Burgos Eco Park & Resort, Agpay. Another mountainside resort with swimming pool and events venue.
- 3 Adawan Resort & Restaurant, Naguilian Road, Old Poblacion, ☏ +63 907 163 6154. A mountainside resort with swimming pool and restaurant overlooking a tributary of the Balili River.
Buy
[edit | edit source]The town is known for making brooms made from tiger grass that are exported mostly to the tourist markets of Baguio.
- 1 Burgos Public Market, Naguilian Road, New Poblacion.
Eat
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[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]The nearest accommodations are in Bauang.
Stay safe
[edit | edit source]Landslides are common during the monsoon season from June to October. During this time, authorities suspend tourism activities.
Connect
[edit | edit source]The town's postal code is 2510.
Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Burgos |
| Bauang ← Naguilian ← | W  E | → Sablan → Baguio |