Tapuacan River - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Tapuacan River

Tapuacan River, also known as Pugo - Cleanest Inland River of the North, is located in Barangay Cares, municipality of Pugo, La Union. In Ilocano terminology, “tapuakan” means "a place where one can jump as high". In the exquisite river, cool and pristine water flows from the town's streams amid huge rock beds or awesome large and quite flat rock formations surrounded by forests and a waterfall.

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Attractions Near Tapuacan River

Mount Santo Tomas

Mount Santo Tomas

8.65km from Tapuacan River

One of the beautiful and scary mountain in the locality and it is one of the famous tourist destinations in this area. Mount Santo Tomas is a potentially active stratovolcano in the Philippines located in the municipality of Tuba in the province of Benguet. Due to its high elevation, several communications and broadcasting companies constructed relay stations at the summit.

Mount Cabuyao

Mount Cabuyao

9.22km from Tapuacan River

A beautiful mountain in the Philippines which was one of the favourite spots of hikers. Due to its high elevation, several communications companies constructed relay stations and radars at the summit. The summit is also a good vantage point. During fair weather, one can see the whole City of Baguio to the east and could partially see the province of Pangasinan to the west.

Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity

Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity

12.13km from Tapuacan River

Our Lady of Charity is also known locally as Apo Caridad. It is also remarked as the Protectress of Ilocandia's crops and harvests from pestilence and natural calamities, and widely known for "precipitating rain in times of drought". Our Lady of Charity made the town of Agoo a major religious center of the north.

Lion’s Head

Lion’s Head

14.29km from Tapuacan River

Located a few kilometers from the Kennon Road view deck, the 40-foot high lion head was carved from a limestone boulder by a Cordillera artist. Located in Camp 6, it was conceptualized by the Lions Club members of Baguio City, during the term of Luis Lardizabal, Mayor of Baguio City between 1969 to 1970, to become the club's monument in the area.

Kennon Road Viewpoint

Kennon Road Viewpoint

14.72km from Tapuacan River

this modest spot will give you one of the best panoramic sights in Baguio City. The view deck has two sections for you to explore, you can head on the first floor that has a store and a garden full of lush greens. Then you can go to the second floor which gives you an elevated view. The garden gives you a wider view of the open area, while the second floor offers elevation. It is one of the best places to explore the natural beauty of the city.

Burnham Park

Burnham Park

15.68km from Tapuacan River

Burnham Park is considered to be one of the most famous parks in the country. It is located in Jose Abad Santos Drive, Baguio City 2600 Benguet Philippines. It covers a total land area of 32.84 hectares. The park is named after Daniel Hudson Burnham, an American architect and urban planner. He was also the one who laid the plans and design for Baguio City. Most of the park’s features were originally from Daniel Burnham’s design but a few changes and alterations were made to enhance the park’s be

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La Union

La Union

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The province is rich with Old and Historical Catholic Churches. La Union is also blessed with beautiful bodies of water such as the Balay Anito Falls, numerous natural springs, deep waterfalls, and clear waters.

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