Two-Day Shoestring Budget Travel Itinerary from Quezon City to La Union

  • Day 1: Pinto Art Museum
    1 hour and 40 minutes (14.7 miles) from Quezon City

    Pinto Art Musuem is a contemporary art museum situated in the foothills of Antipolo. Featuring various galleries, gardens, and unique installations, it's a great spot for art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

  • Day 1: Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church
    2 hours and 30 minutes (67.4 miles) from Pinto Art Museum

    A popular pilgrimage site, Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church features a 50-foot statue of Jesus Christ, a replica of the Virgin Mary's grotto, and a healing center for people seeking spiritual and physical rejuvenation.

  • Day 1: Thunderbird Resorts and Casino
    30 minutes (15.8 miles) from Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church

    Thunderbird Resorts and Casino is a luxurious resort located in Poro Point, San Fernando, La Union. Enjoy the facilities like the swimming pool, spa, and casino in this Mediterranean-inspired resort.

  • Day 2: Ma-Cho Temple
    30 minutes (11.8 miles) from Thunderbird Resorts and Casino

    The Ma-Cho Temple is a Taoist temple located just a few blocks away from the city center of San Fernando, La Union. Experience the culture and traditions of the Chinese community in La Union and marvel at the temple's intricate design and architecture.

  • Day 2: Bahay na Bato Heritage Home
    1 hour and 15 minutes (39.5 miles) from Ma-Cho Temple

    Bahay na Bato is a restored 19th-century ancestral house owned by the prominent local Tuason family. The house serves as a museum that showcases the rich history and culture of La Union's people and their way of life during the Spanish colonial period.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pinto Art Museum (2 hours, PHP 250)
  • Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church (3 hours, Free Entrance)
  • Thunderbird Resorts and Casino (4 hours, PHP 1000)
  • Ma-Cho Temple (1 hour, Free Entrance)
  • Bahay na Bato Heritage Home (1 hour, PHP 100)
  • Total Estimated Costs (11 hours, PHP 1350)

Transportation

Travelers can ride a bus from Cubao, Quezon City to San Fernando, La Union. Travel time is approximately 5 hours and costs around PHP 400 to PHP 500.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other tourist spots such as Tangadan Falls, La Union Botanical Garden, and Bauang Beach. If you have less time, you can skip visiting Thunderbird Resorts and Casino and spend more time exploring other attractions in San Fernando, La Union.

Airports

The nearest airport in La Union is San Fernando Airport (SFE), located in San Fernando City, La Union. It is around 7 km away from the city center and serves local airlines for domestic flights.

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