La Union

Visit the Free Port and the Thunderbird Resort at Poro Point

 

 

 

 

PORO POINT

 

 

The Poro Point Free Port Zone

 

 Photo from:  www.poropointfreeport.org 

 

After nearly two decades and two master plans, the Poro Point Free port Zone (PPFZ) is back on track into becoming a premier business and leisure destination in northern Luzon.

The Poro Point free port has some 146 ha of investment area available for development.

 

 

The free port houses the Voice of America radio transmitter, a Philippine Air Force facility and a lighthouse complex.

First to build a hotel and casino complex in 2006 was property developer Thunderbird Resorts Inc., whose Santorini-inspired accommodation facility sits on a 65-ha plot inside the free port. Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/134941/la-union-breathes-new-life-to-freeport-development#ixzz2tcsUFpZL

 

Photo from:   wikimapia.or

 

Photo from:  http://www.poropointfreeport.gov.ph/

 

The Poro Point ThunderBird Resort

 

Photo from:  www.wayph.net

 

Experience the most beautiful tourist spots in the Philippines – Thunderbird Poro Point.

Thunderbird Poro Point  has captured the hearts of many tourists, both local and foreign with its breathtaking view of  the white sand  next to the blue ocean.  Hence, the resort became an instant favorite when it comes to  Philippine tourists spots in no time. Read More from:  http://www.thunderbird-asia.com/poro-point/

 

Photo from:  www.skyscrapercity.com

 

How To Get There

By Bus
From Manila, take a bus bound to Laoag, Vigan and Abra. You can choose different bus company including Florida, Genesis, Dominion, Fariñas, Viron and Parta. Ask the driver to let you down at the Poro Poro Point San Fernando, La Union. It takes 6-8 hours drive.
By Car
From Manila , take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) – Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), take the National Highway going to San Fernando, La Union. You will pass by the provinces of Tarlac and Pangasinan.
Once you get to San Fernando, La Union, turn left to Pennsylvania Avenue. Landmark is the Monument of the Unknown Soldiers. Go straight until you enter the gate of the Poro Point Freeport Zone. Less than a kilometer from the gate, you will reach Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point. Hotel gate is on your left. Read More: http://www.traveltropa.com/2013/06/feel-elegance-at-thunderbird-resorts.html#.UwQLa_6PK04

 

 

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Photo from:  http://casinotraveltours.com/en/casino/32/fiesta-casino-and-thunderbird-resorts-poro-point

 

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Photo from:  https://outoftownblog.com/10-things-i-love-about-thunderbird-resorts-poro-point-la-union/

 

Photo from:  https://manilainsider.ph/2018/04/30/exciting-la-union-activities-you-can-do-aside-from-surfing/8-8/

 

Photo from:   https://brideandbreakfast.ph/2016/09/01/venue-review-thunderbird-resorts-and-casinos-poro-point/

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

The “Beach Fever” Province of La Union

Where is La Union and How to Get There

Interesting Tourist Spots in La Union

Things To Do When in La Union

Colorful Festivals in La Unon

La Union Photo Gallery

 

 

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