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Naguilian (pronounced as "na-geel-yan") is a landlocked town in La Union.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Naguilian was originally a mixed Igorot and Ilocano settlement along the Balili River on the foothills of the Luzon Cordilleras. Formerly a part of Bauang, it became a separate town in 1839.
It is home to about 53,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) 
Get in
[edit | edit source]Naguilian 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.
From the town center, a road leads north towards the town of Bagulin before looping west towards the provincial capital San Fernando.
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 Tuddingan Falls (Burayok Falls), Tuddingan. A 70 feet (21 m) high cascade with a finely-layered rock face.
- 2 San Antonio Mini Rice Terraces, San Antonio. A series of terrace complexes built by residents along the foothills of the Cordillera mountains to grow rice.
- 3 Saint Augustine of Hippo Parish Church (Naguilian Church), P. Burgos Street, Natividad (facing the town plaza), st.augustineofhippo05@yahoo.com. Naguilian's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in 1739 and restored following damage caused by World War II and the 1990 Luzon earthquake.
- 4 Dr. Hermogenes F. Belen Elementary School, Natividad. The town's primary school retains its American-era administrative building, colloquially known as the Gabaldon.
Do
[edit | edit source]Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Naguilian Public Market, Aglipay Street, Ortiz.
- 2 Epic Mall, Nagulian Road, Ortiz (beside Naguilian Bridge). A comprehensive shopping complex and a pit stop targeting motorists along the highway leading to Baguio.
Eat
[edit | edit source]Drink
[edit | edit source]The local alcohol is basi, made from fermented sugarcane.
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 2511.
- Naguilian La Union-Tourism, toll-free: +63 72 619 4917, naguilianmito@gmail.com.
Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Naguilian |
| Bauang ← | W  E | → Burgos → Baguio |