Balaoan Town Plaza
Site Classification: Man Made
Location: Balaoan Town Proper
Access Road: National Highway, Balaoan, La Union
Level of Development: Emerging Tourist Site
Distance from Municipal Hall: 4.65 kms
Description: Social Media Buffs who would like to strike a pose with the I Love Balaoan Standee, located the town’s plaza, will surely love having their mini photoshoots here. Aside from the standee, tourists can have a taste of the various street foods being sold at the side of the plaza. A treehouse is also located near the plaza.
Almeida Watchtower
Site Classification: Historical
Location: Barangay Almeida
Access Road: Balaoan-Luna Road or Bacnotan-Luna Road via Quirino Road
Level of Development: Underdeveloped
Distance from Municipal Hall: 13 kms
Description: Standing at the coral stone laid shores near Darigayos area (Balaoan, La Union side) and few more meters from the bridge, is this brick and stone rotund watchtower. Slowly worn by time, shrubs and small trees grow at its walls penetrating to its crevices and cracks.
Ar-arampang Handicraft Making
Site Classification: Man Made, Handicraft
Location: Barangay Ar-arampang
Access Road: Ar-arampang Farm to Market Road
Level of Development: Underdeveloped
Distance from Municipal Hall: 5.6km
Description: Creativity never stops in the town of Balaoan. Indigenous materials are being turned into works of art which handmade by the locals of Barangay Ar-arampang. These products are available for sale at the mini display center at the town’s municipal hall.
Immuki Island
Site Classification: Natural
Location: Barangay Paraoir
Access Road: Bacnotan-Balaoan-Luna Road via Quirino
Level of Development: Emerging Tourist Site
Distance from Municipal Hall: 6.36 kms
Description: Immuki Island is one of the newest tourist attractions in the municipality. Part of the pristine waters of the Paraoir Beach, the Immuki Island is a lagoon that resembles a natural pool ideal for swimming, diving and picnicking.
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish
Site Classification: Pilgrimage
Location: Balaoan Town Proper
Access Road: National Highway, Balaoan, La Union
Level of Development: Emerging Tourist Site
Distance from Municipal Hall: .10 km
Description: The church was constructed around the 1820s. It was half-complete in 1829 with its sacristy and main chapel done. Father Juan Antonio Fernandez continued the construction by extending the church from the presbytery to the main entrance from his appointment to Balaoan in 1769 until his death in 1829. Father Valentin Noval continued the work on the church when he was appointed in 1839. When Father Noval died in 1864, the church was finally finished. In 1877, a convent and cemetery was built under the supervision of Father Casimiro Melgosa. The church was slightly damaged by an earthquake in 1880. Father Isidro Saez repaired the church in 1891. Although the church underwent major renovations, it has retained its original foundation and designs.
Description: The church is very well maintained. The festival devoted for the Patron Saint is very well attended by locals and pilgrims. There is an opportunity for centered-devotion activity.
Dalisungsung Falls
Site Classification: Natural
Location: Barangay Bungol
Access Road: Bungol Farm to Market Road
Level of Development: Underdeveloped
Distance from Municipal Hall: 7.24 kms
Description: This falls is located 8 kilometers away from the town proper. This site is ideal for a quick swim and picnics. Nature lovers would love the splash of fresh water and the abundant greens surrounding this area.
