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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.

La Union Poro Point

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

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

The Poro Point ThunderBird Resort

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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/

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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